Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Still limited at training camp
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Williams (knee) still hasn't been cleared for contact, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Williams has participated in non-contact portions of training camp, and head coach Chauncey Billups in encouraged by the veteran big man's progress from his March arthroscopic knee surgery. Williams still remains unlikely to be available for Thursday's preseason opener in Golden State and perhaps more exhibition play beyond that. In the meantime, Yang Hansen and Duop Reath will battle for backup center minutes behind Donovan Clingan.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Not fully cleared
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Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin said Monday that Williams (knee) has not been fully cleared to play, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Williams underwent arthroscopic surgery on March 20 to address inflammation in his left knee and was initially expected to miss four-to-six weeks, but he still hasn't been fully cleared ahead of training camp. The big man appeared in just 20 games last season, averaging 5.8 points and 5.9 rebounds in 17.6 minutes per contest. Durability has been a major concern for the Texas A&M product, as he hasn't played more than 35 games in a regular season since 2021-22.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Will miss next 4-6 weeks
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Williams underwent an arthroscopic procedure Thursday to address inflammation in his left knee and will miss 4-6 weeks.
While Williams is expected to make a full recovery, this procedure may effectively end his season since the Trail Blazers only have 12 games left and will likely miss the postseason. Health has been a recurring issue for the veteran big man, as he has already missed 50 games this season and has a notorious injury history. Still, the hope is that this procedure will allow him to tend to the pains in his knee moving forward.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Remains out for Wednesday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Memphis.
Williams hasn't seen the floor since Feb. 22 due to the left knee sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against Denver.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Won't play Monday
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Williams (knee) will not play Monday against the Wizards.
Williams, who hasn't seen the floor since Feb. 22, will remain on the sidelines Monday and currently doesn't have a timetable to return.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Won't suit up Sunday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Williams was cleared to play during Wednesday's loss to the Knicks following a 10-game absence due to a left knee sprain, though he hasn't seen the floor since Feb. 22. Donovan Clingan and Duop Reath will likely shoulder the workload at center due to Williams being sidelined.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Iffy for Sunday
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Williams is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raptors due to a left knee sprain.
The big man has been dealing with injuries throughout the season, and his status for Sunday's game will be determined closer to Sunday's 6 p.m. ET tipoff. Williams has been limited to just one appearance since the All-Star break, playing 25 minutes and logging eight points, six rebounds, two steals and two blocks in a 110-102 loss to the Lakers.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Cleared to return Wednesday
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Williams (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
A left knee sprain caused Williams to miss Portland's last 10 games, but the 2018 first-round pick has progressed enough in his recovery to return to the floor Wednesday. He's appeared in just 20 games this season, averaging 5.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.7 blocks over 17.6 minutes per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Iffy to return Wednesday
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Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Williams has missed the Trail Blazers' last 10 games due to a left knee sprain. The seventh-year center out of Texas A&M has played in only 20 games (three starts) this season and is averaging 5.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.7 blocks over 17.6 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Out again Monday
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Williams (knee) will not play Monday against the Warriors.
Williams will be sidelined for a 10th straight game and remains without a return timetable. With Deandre Ayton (calf) also out, Donovan Clingan and Duop Reath have been handling the center minutes in Portland.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Not playing Sunday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Sunday will mark the ninth consecutive game that Williams will miss due to a left knee sprain. His next chance to play will be Monday against the Warriors, though a timetable for his return is unclear.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Remains out for Friday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Williams will miss his eighth consecutive contest due to a left knee sprain. There is no official timetable for the big man's return, though his next chance to feature will come Sunday against the Pistons.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Another absence coming
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Williams (knee) is listed as out for Wednesday's game versus the Celtics.
Williams' absence streak will extend to seven games Wednesday due to a left knee sprain. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Thunder.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Out for Monday
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Williams (knee) won't play Monday against the 76ers, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Williams, who will miss his sixth game in a row Monday, remains without a timetable for a return. He should be considered questionable at best for Wednesday's game against Boston.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Won't be playing Sunday
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Williams (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Williams will miss a fifth straight game with the injury, and the veteran center has been limited to just three appearances since the beginning of February. His next chance to suit up will come against the 76ers on Monday in the second leg of a back-to-back set, though given his recent injury history, his chances of playing in that matchup are slim to none.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Ruled out for Friday
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Williams (knee) is out for Friday's game against Brooklyn.
A sprained left knee will keep Williams out for a fourth straight game Friday. The veteran big man's next chance to suit up comes Sunday in Cleveland. With Williams sidelined against the Nets, Portland should lean on rookie first-rounder Donovan Clingan in the starting lineup in Deandre Ayton's (calf) continued absence.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Won't go Wednesday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Wizards.
Williams will miss his third consecutive contest due to a left knee sprain. His next chance to play will come Friday against Brooklyn. The big man has played in only one of the club's last five outings, and with Williams sidelined once again, Jabari Walker could see an uptick in playing time behind Donovan Clingan.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Out again Monday
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Williams (knee) will not play Monday against the Jazz.
Williams will be sidelined for a second straight game due to knee soreness, and the Trail Blazers are likely to proceed with caution. The center should be considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Wizards.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Not playing Saturday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Williams continues to be in and out of the lineup this season -- this time due to left knee soreness -- and his next chance to suit up will be Monday against the Jazz. With Williams and Deandre Ayton (calf) both out, rookie Donovan Clingan will continue to serve as the Blazers' starting center.
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Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Questionable Saturday
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Williams (knee) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hornets.
Williams has been in and out of the lineup for the Trail Blazers throughout the entire 2024-25 campaign thus far, as he's dealt with injuries. The veteran big man could end up missing another game Saturday after being listed as questionable with left knee soreness. Rookie Donovan Clingan will likely continue to get more time on the floor if Williams cannot play against Charlotte.
