Robert Williams III
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December 7, 2025
Won't play Sunday
Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Memphis.
Analysis
Williams will be joined on the sidelines by Donovan Clingan (leg) Sunday, so Duop Reath could be headed for a start and Yang Hansen might be able to get into the rotation. Portland doesn't play again until Thursday in New Orleans, giving Williams plenty of time to get over his current illness.
December 7, 2025
Questionable Sunday
Williams (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis
Williams is a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. Duop Reath will likely see a bump in minutes if Williams is ruled out, while Yang Hansen could enter the rotation, especially if Donovan Clingan (leg) remains on the shelf.
December 6, 2025
Swats season-high five shots
Williams totaled eight points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 14 rebounds, one assist and five blocks in 30 minutes during Friday's 122-116 loss to the Pistons.
Analysis
With Donovan Clingan (leg) unavailable for Friday's game, Williams earned a spot-start and set new season highs in minutes, rebounds and blocks. If Clingan needs to miss Sunday's game in Memphis as well, Williams would make sense as a streaming target in fantasy leagues.
December 6, 2025
Starting sans Clingan
Williams will start against the Pistons on Friday.
Analysis
With Donovan Clingan (leg) sidelined, Williams will get the starting nod for the first time this season. Over his last five appearances, the 28-year-old big man has averaged 7.8 points and 7.0 rebounds across 18.6 minutes per contest.
December 5, 2025
Good to go Friday
Williams (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis
Williams will shed his questionable tag due to left knee injury management after sitting out Wednesday's win over Cleveland. Over his last five outings, the big man has averaged 7.8 points and 7.0 rebounds across 18.6 minutes per contest. He could see a bump in minutes due to Donovan Clingan (leg) being sidelined against Detroit.
December 4, 2025
Questionable for Friday
Williams (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis
It's slightly concerning to see the veteran center on the injury report after he missed Wednesday's game against Cleveland due to knee injury management. It's worth noting Friday is not the front end of a back-to-back. Duop Reath would likely handle a couple more backup center minutes if Williams is out.
December 3, 2025
Sitting out Wednesday
Williams won't play in Wednesday's game against Cleveland due to knee injury management.
Analysis
No surprise here, considering Wednesday is the second half of a back-to-back set for Portland. With Donovan Clingan (leg) questionable, the Trail Blazers could be forced into a timeshare between Duop Reath and Yang Hansen at center.