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Injury Knee
Est. Return 10/22/2025
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5.8
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5.9
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1.1
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0.7
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1.7
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The oft-injured big man needed another arthroscopic procedure last March, and he's made only 61 regular-season appearances over the past three campaigns. Donovan Clingan is Portland's starting center after Deandre Ayton left in free agency, while rookie first-round pick Yang Hansen will likely be the backup, even when Williams is healthy. Williams is expected to be ready for training camp, but how long he'll last and what kind of limitations he'll face are serious questions that drop him down fantasy rankings. When he was playing 20-plus minutes, blocking shots and finishing lobs for Boston, Williams was a top-150 fantasy asset. However, those days are long gone. Even if Williams plays 50 games and averages 15 minutes a night, it'll be difficult for him to return top-300 value in his current situation with a limited skill set. Read Past Outlooks

Still limited at training camp
Williams (knee) still hasn't been cleared for contact, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
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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.
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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How does Robert Williams compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
67.9%
Effective Field Goal %
64.7%
3-Point Attempt Rate
3.8%
Free Throw Rate
21.8%
Offensive Rebound %
10.5%
Defensive Rebound %
26.3%
Total Rebound %
18.2%
Assist %
8.6%
Steal %
1.6%
Block %
8.5%
Turnover %
13.7%
Usage %
12.2%
Fantasy Points Per Game
20.5
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.2
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Coming off another season derailed by injury, Williams presents as one of the more unpredictable fantasy assets going around. To this point, he has played fewer than 60 games in all but one season, tallying 41 total appearances across the last two years. Knee surgery in November put an end to his 2023-24 campaign, and potentially his career in Portland. Already penciled in as the backup behind Deandre Ayton, Williams now has to battle Donovan Clingan for playing time. Of the three center options, none possess a reliable offensive game beyond the painted area, meaning sharing the court is going to be next to impossible. At this point, a trade might be the only way for Williams to move into a role in which he has a chance of putting up fantasy value. Both Sacramento and New Orleans are rumored to have interest in Williams, although that is just speculation at this point. Unless we get word he is on the move or some clarity regarding his role in Portland, there is no reason to consider him an asset outside of very deep leagues.
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Not fully cleared
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.
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Gets procedure, out 4-to-6 weeks
The Trail Blazers announced that Williams will miss 4-to-6 weeks after he underwent an arthroscopic procedure Thursday to address inflammation in his left knee.
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Remains out for Wednesday
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Memphis.
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Won't play Monday
Williams (knee) will not play Monday against the Wizards.
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Won't suit up Sunday
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
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Not ready to take contact
Portland head coach Chauncey Billups said Monday that Williams hasn't been cleared for contact yet, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
ANALYSIS
Billups added that he's been encouraged by the veteran big man's progress from his March arthroscopic knee surgery, but it sounds like his status for Opening Night is very much in the air. Injuries have been a constant concern for Williams, limiting him to 26 regular-season appearances over his last two campaigns in Portland. Once healthy, Williams may struggle to find playing time with Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen being long-term building blocks for the franchise.
Billups added that he's been encouraged by the veteran big man's progress from his March arthroscopic knee surgery, but it sounds like his status for Opening Night is very much in the air. Injuries have been a constant concern for Williams, limiting him to 26 regular-season appearances over his last two campaigns in Portland. Once healthy, Williams may struggle to find playing time with Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen being long-term building blocks for the franchise.