Robert Williams III is day-to-day with a left knee issue, and the Trail Blazers list him as doubtful for Thursday's game against Memphis. Portland is 3-0 and may face the Grizzlies without a center who has played in every win.
What happened
Robert Williams III went on the injury report as day-to-day on Thu, Oct 29 at 3:14 PM ET, with a left knee issue. The Trail Blazers say he is doubtful for Thursday's game against Memphis because of left knee injury management. He carried no injury status before this listing. He was last cleared on Oct 17, one day after being listed day-to-day for rest. He was also listed for rest on Oct 12 and cleared on Oct 13.
What it means for the Trail Blazers
Portland hosts the Grizzlies on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET. The Trail Blazers are 3-0, hold the third seed and have won three straight. Williams has played in all three wins. He averages 9.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 18.1 minutes. Portland has not played a game without him. Deni Avdija leads the rotation at 31.5 minutes and 22.3 points, and Damian Lillard follows at 29.4 minutes and 21.7 points. Donovan Clingan plays 22.4 minutes and scores 9.3 points. Toumani Camara adds 16.3 points in 24.7 minutes. Shaedon Sharpe, with a right knee issue, and Chris Youngblood, with a left ankle issue, are both out.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Williams is upgraded or ruled out before Thursday's tip against Memphis. The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct 29, the day of the game, but the team has him doubtful. No timeline beyond that has been announced. Portland is also without Sharpe and Youngblood, so watch how the frontcourt minutes are split if Williams sits.
Is Robert Williams III playing vs the Grizzlies on Thursday?
He is doubtful for Thursday's 10:00 PM ET game against Memphis because of left knee injury management, according to the Trail Blazers. He is listed as day-to-day.
When will Robert Williams III be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct 29, the day of the Memphis game, but he is doubtful for that game. No other return timeline has been announced.