Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Available for Sunday
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Williams (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
Williams was previously listed as questionable due to left knee injury management but will shed the designation and suit up Sunday. Over his past 10 appearances, the big man is averaging 5.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 1.2 assists in 16.4 minutes per contest, all in a reserve role.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Questionable to face Cleveland
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Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Cleveland.
Williams is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest due to left knee injury management. If the big man is ultimately ruled out, Yang Hansen would likely see an uptick in playing time behind Donovan Clingan.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Available to play
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Williams (knee) is available for Friday's game in New York.
Williams is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, and his return will likely result in Yang Hansen falling out of the rotation. Williams is averaging 6.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game this season.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Questionable for Friday
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Williams is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks due to left knee injury management.
The Trail Blazers are likely to check back in on Williams' health closer to Friday's tipoff. With Duop Reath having undergone season-ending surgery Thursday, Portland could be left with rookie first-rounder Yang Hansen to step into the No. 2 center gig behind Donovan Clingan.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Sitting out Tuesday
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Williams won't play in Tuesday's game against the Wizards due to left knee injury management, per Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site.
Tuesday is the back end of the Trail Blazers' back-to-back set, so it's not a shock to see the oft-injured big man receive a maintenance day. The expectation is that Williams will be available to play Friday against the Knicks. Portland is down to rookie first-rounder Yang Hansen as the top backup center behind Donovan Clingan.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Listed as questionable
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Williams is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards due to left knee injury management.
Tuesday is the second part of a back-to-back set, which means the veteran center is at risk of sitting out after posting six points (3-3 FG), two rebounds, two steals and a block in 20 minutes during Monday's loss in Boston. With Duop Reath (foot) already ruled out, Portland could need rookie big man Yang Hansen to take on the No. 2 center spot behind Donovan Clingan.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Good to go Monday
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Williams (knee) has been cleared to play Monday against the Celtics.
Williams missed Friday's game against the Raptors due to a left knee injury, but he'll be available off the bench Monday night. He's averaging 7.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in his last four appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Questionable to return Monday
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Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Williams has missed two of Portland's last three games while managing a left knee injury but could be available for Monday's contest against the team that selected him in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft. If Williams is unable to play, then Yang Hansen would serve as the top backup to big man behind Donovan Clingan.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Sidelined Friday
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Williams has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Raptors due to left knee injury management, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Williams has yet to play both ends of a back-to-back set all season, and that streak will continue Friday. In nine January appearances, the big man is averaging 5.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks in 15.8 minutes per contest. With both Williams and Duop Reath (foot) sidelined, Yang Hansen could slot in as Donovan Clingan's top backup at center.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Listed questionable Friday
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Williams is questionable for Friday's game against Toronto due to left knee injury management.
Portland is deciding whether to give Williams the night off for the second half of its back-to-back set. With Duop Reath (foot) also questionable, rookie first-rounder Yang Hansen could have the opportunity to play the backup center role behind Donovan Clingan.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Good to go Thursday
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Williams (knee) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Heat, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
Williams has officially been cleared to return following a one-game absence due to a left knee injury. He'll presumably be deployed off the bench Thursday and is averaging 6.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in his previous seven appearances as a reserve.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Probable for Thursday
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Williams (knee) is probable for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Williams appears in line for a return after missing Sunday's matchup against the Kings with a left knee injury. Expect confirmation on his availability closer to tipoff.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Tabbed questionable
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Williams (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against Miami.
Williams is at risk of missing a second straight game due to left knee injury management. The 28-year-old center hasn't played both ends of a back-to-back this season, and with Thursday's contest being the opening leg of a back-to-back, it wouldn't be surprising to see Williams take a seat.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Downgraded to out
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Williams (knee) won't play Sunday against Sacramento, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Williams was added to the injury report earlier in the afternoon due to left knee injury management, and he's since been downgraded to out. The big man's absence likely will open up some playing time for Yang Hansen behind Donovan Clingan.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Williams is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Kings due to left knee injury management.
The Trail Blazers play the second leg of their back-to-back set Sunday, so Williams will likely be sidelined in order to manage a lingering left knee injury. Yang Hansen and Duop Reath should both see a bump in minutes Sunday, assuming Williams is sidelined.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Cleared to play Sunday
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Williams (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Williams will suit up Sunday after leaving Friday's win over the Rockets early due to right knee soreness. In his previous five appearances before Friday's contest, the big man averaged 5.0 points and 5.6 rebounds in 16.6 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Questionable to face New York
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Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Williams left during the second quarter of the Trail Blazers' 111-105 win over the Rockets on Friday after sustaining a right knee injury. If he's not cleared to play Sunday, then Yang Hansen would be in line for a more prominent role off the bench behind starting center Donovan Clingan.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Won't return Friday
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Williams will not return to Friday's game against the Rockets due to a right knee injury.
Williams logged under seven minutes before exiting, and he'll finish with three rebounds and one assist. With the big man sidelined, Yang Hansen could see an uptick in minutes behind Donovan Clingan the rest of the way. Williams' next chance to play will come Sunday against New York.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Good to go vs. Utah
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Williams (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Williams was held out of Saturday's win over San Antonio -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to left knee injury management. However, he'll return to action Monday. Over his last five appearances, the big man has averaged 6.4 points and 7.8 rebounds in 17.6 minutes per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Probable against Jazz
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Williams is probable for Monday's game against the Jazz with left knee injury management.
Confirmation on Williams' status should arrive at some point prior to Monday's tipoff. The veteran center is set to return from a one-game respite, but he hasn't eclipsed 20 minutes in any of his last eight appearances.
