Blazers Injury Report: Robert Williams III Downgraded For Clash vs Suns

Matt Levine

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The Portland Trail Blazers will be taking on the Phoenix Suns later tonight but they could be without a key player. Center Robert Williams III has now been listed as questionable for this game due to right hand soreness.

Williams III wasn't originally on the injury report so there is a good chance he could miss the game. We will likely know more closer to the start of the contest.

Portland will have to go forward with center Deandre Ayton and Donovan Clingan for this game. Prior to the game, the Trail Blazers sent Duop Reath down to the G League in a curious move.

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The veteran center has been subjected to injury issues all year, continuing with the pattern that has taken over his career of late. But when he has been on the floor, Williams III has been one of the better energy players across the association.

On the year, he has averaged 5.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.7 blocks per game. However, Williams III has only played in 17 games this season due to different injuries.

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Williams III has been at the center of different trade talks as we get closer to the NBA trade deadline next week. Portland likely wants to make sure that he is healthy and ready to go in the event that they are able to come to terms on a deal.

It's unknown if Williams III has been held out due to trade talks or if he is injured. Teams will sometimes do this to make sure that a player is healthy before the trade deadline.

It remains to be seen if the team will trade Williams III but he has been very heavily discussed in different deals. Portland reportedly holds him in high regard so a trade for the veteran won't come easily for any opposing team.

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Matt Levine
MATT LEVINE

Matt earned a Master of Science degree in Sport Management from Louisiana State University in 2021. He was born and raised in the Los Angeles area, covering all Southern California sports in his career.

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