Robert Williams III
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January 11, 2026
Cleared to play Sunday
Williams (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Analysis
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.
January 11, 2026
Probable to play Sunday
Williams (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis
Williams was initially listed as questionable due to right knee soreness after leaving Friday's win over the Rockets early, though he now appears likely to play Sunday. In his past five appearances prior to Friday's contest, the 28-year-old big man averaged 5.0 points and 5.6 rebounds in 16.6 minutes per tilt.
January 10, 2026
Questionable to face New York
Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis
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.
January 10, 2026
Won't return Friday
Williams will not return to Friday's game against the Rockets due to a right knee injury.
Analysis
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.
January 6, 2026
Good to go vs. Utah
Williams (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis
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.