Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Returns to action Sunday
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Williams (concussion/reconditioning) finished with eight points (4-4 FG), three rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes during Sunday's 116-109 loss to Phoenix.
Williams returned to action following a seven-game absence caused by a concussion and subsequent reconditioning period. With Deandre Ayton (illness) sidelined Sunday, Williams operated as the primary backup to Donovan Clingan, who made his first start since Nov. 23. When Ayton and Clingan are both healthy, it's unclear how much playing time will be available for Williams, who will likely have to play out of position at times in order to maintain a consistent spot in the rotation.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Available Sunday
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Williams (reconditioning) is available for Sunday's game against the Suns, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Williams will return to action after missing the last seven games due to a concussion and subsequent reconditioning. Williams will serve as backup to Donovan Clingan.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Questionable to play Sunday
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Williams (reconditioning) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Williams cleared the concussion protocol earlier this week, but the big man is going through the process of recovering his conditioning to play. As such, a decision on his status will be made closer to Sunday's 8 p.m. ET tipoff. If he's not available, then Donovan Clingan, Duop Reath and Jabari Walker will log all the minutes available at center.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Ruled out Friday
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Williams (reconditioning) will not play in Friday's game against the Spurs, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Williams has presumably cleared the league's concussion protocols, but he will miss Friday's game as the team awaits him to get his conditioning back up to par. The absence will mark his seventh straight game on the sidelines. With Deandre Ayton (illness) also sidelined, Portland will lean on Donovan Clingan and Jabari Walker at center.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Remains questionable Friday
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Williams is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs due to reconditioning.
Williams was previously listed on the injury report with a concussion, though he has presumably cleared league protocols and remains a game-time decision as he works his way back to playing form. The big man has missed six consecutive outings, and he'll likely operate under a minutes restriction if he's able to return to game action Friday.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Aims to return Friday
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Williams (concussion) practiced fully Thursday, aiming for a return to NBA action Friday against the Spurs, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
While Williams' status is still up in the air for Friday, he has not been ruled out yet and will likely be a true game time decision against San Antonio. Williams has missed the last six games. However, if he has to miss a seventh consecutive game, Jerami Grant, Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara will all likely see extended minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Remains in concussion protocol
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Williams remains in concussion protocol but spent some time on the court during Tuesday's practice, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Williams has missed six straight games due to a concussion, and it's unclear when he'll be ready to suit up again. His next chance comes Friday against the Spurs. Donovan Clingan (knee) is expected to play in that contest, while Deandre Ayton has played at least 32 minutes in four of his last six games, so there may not be many minutes available for Williams even when he's cleared to play.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Another absence coming
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Williams (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Williams will miss a sixth straight game due to a concussion, and the Trail Blazers aren't going to speed up his recovery process. Williams' next chance to suit up will come against the Spurs on Friday, Dec. 13.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Won't play Tuesday
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Williams (concussion) won't be available for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Williams remains in the concussion protocol and will be sidelined for a fourth straight game. He should be considered questionable for Friday's game against the Jazz. With Donovan Clingan (knee) also sidelined, Deandre Ayton should continue to start at center, with Jabari Walker and Duop Reath available to handle the backup minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Won't return Sunday
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Williams (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Dallas.
Williams will be sidelined for a third straight game due to a concussion. His next chance to play will be against the Clippers on Tuesday. Jabari Walker will continue to serve as Portland's backup center behind Deandre Ayton due to the absence of Williams and Donovan Clingan (knee).
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Ruled out Friday
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Williams (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Kings, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
As expected, Williams will miss a second straight game due to a concussion, and his next chance to play will be against the Mavericks on Sunday. With Williams and Donovan Clingan (knee) sidelined, Jabari Walker will serve as Portland's backup center behind Deandre Ayton.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Doubtful for Friday
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Williams (concussion) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Kings.
Williams looks on track to miss his second game in a row after he sustained a concussion during Monday's loss to the Grizzlies. His expected absence Friday should clear the way for Jabari Walker to serve as the primary backup to starting center Deandre Ayton.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Lands in concussion protocol
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Portland placed Williams in concussion protocol Tuesday, and he's been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
With Deandre Ayton (finger) and Donovan Clingan (knee) sidelined, Williams made his first start of the season Monday in Memphis but lasted only 12 minutes before suffering the concussion. The oft-injured big man will have a few hurdles to clear before suiting up again, but he can be considered questionable for Friday's game against the Kings.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Out for rest of Monday's game
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The Trail Blazers announced that Williams won't return to Monday's game against the Grizzlies while he undergoes an evaluation for a concussion. He recorded six points (1-4 FG, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal across 12 minutes before exiting.
It's unclear when Williams suffered the head injury, nor will be known whether he's been diagnosed with a concussion until after the Trail Blazers complete their testing. In any case, Williams' absence for the rest of the contest is untimely news for the Blazers, who were already without centers Deandre Ayton (finger) and Donovan Clingan (knee). Duop Reath and Jabari Walker should eat up minutes at center down the stretch.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Drawing start at center
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Williams is starting Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Williams will join the first unit after both Deandre Ayton (finger) and Donovan Clingan (knee) were ruled out prior to tipoff. Williams should be in line for more opportunities than usual Monday, especially considering he was sat down for rest purposes Saturday against the Rockets. Duop Reath and Jabari Walker should also see more chances due to Portland's lack of frontcourt depth.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Resting Saturday
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Williams (rest) won't play in Saturday's game against the Rockets.
Williams will get the night off Saturday as the Trail Blazers complete a back-to-back set against Houston. Williams has appeared in six games this season, averaging 10.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.9 combined steals-plus-blocks. He should be expected to play Monday at Memphis.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Grabs eight boards in loss
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Williams put up four points (2-4 FG), eight rebounds and two assists in Wednesday's 109-99 loss to the Thunder.
Williams played in just his fifth game of the season Wednesday night and did not contribute much offensively, but he still managed to snag eight rebounds, his third in which he's gotten that many. As Williams continues to transition to game speed after missing the first nine games of the season, expect him to be more involved moving forward.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Available Sunday vs. Atlanta
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Williams (rest) will be available against the Hawks on Sunday.
After sitting out the Trail Blazers' first nine games of the 2024-25 regular season due to a hamstring injury, Williams returned for the next three contests and averaged 12.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.7 steals over 17.7 minutes per game. He was held out of this past Wednesday's game against Minnesota, but he will return Sunday following three days of additional rest. Williams could see big minutes off the bench if Deandre Ayton (finger) is unable to play.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Resting Wednesday
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Williams has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves due to rest.
Williams has missed considerable time due to injuries over the previous two seasons, so Portland's decision to hold him out for the second leg of a back-to-back set comes as little surprise. The 27-year-old logged a season-high 25 minutes Tuesday and should be fresh for the Trail Blazers' next game Sunday versus Atlanta.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Excellent in win Tuesday
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Williams produced 19 points (9-10 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three steals across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 122-108 win over Minnesota.
Williams looked dominant on both ends of the court Tuesday and delivered one of his best outings in recent memory, taking full advantage Deandre Ayton's (finger) absence. His status for Wednesday's rematch against the Timberwolves is uncertain, however, as Williams acknowledged after the contest that he could be rested for the second half of a back-to-back set with Minnesota, according to Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland. The potential absence of Williams would lead to even more minutes for Donovan Clingan, especially if Ayton remains sidelined as well.
