Robert Williams III is day-to-day after the Trail Blazers held him out of Monday's preseason game against London for rest. Portland's injury report lists his return for Tuesday's preseason game at the Kings.
What happened
Williams was ruled out of Monday's preseason game against London. The injury report, filed Monday at 2:37 PM ET, lists him as day-to-day with a rest designation under the "other" category. His previous status is not announced. The report's comment says Williams, out for rest, will miss Monday's game against London. The same report lists his expected return as Oct. 13, 2026.
What it means for the Trail Blazers
Portland's next game is at the Kings on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 10:00 PM ET, the date the report lists as Williams' expected return. Last season Williams averaged 6.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 17.1 minutes across 59 games. With him out, Donovan Clingan has taken 27.2 minutes and 12.1 points at center, while Deni Avdija (33.3 minutes, 24.2 points), Toumani Camara (33.3 minutes, 13.4 points) and Jerami Grant (29.7 minutes, 18.6 points) have carried the rotation. Portland is 0-0, since the 2026-27 regular season has not started.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Williams is active for Tuesday's game at the Kings, with his expected return already listed as Oct. 13, 2026. The same report lists Chris Youngblood (day-to-day, calf), Damian Lillard (day-to-day, rest) and Shaedon Sharpe (out, right knee) for Portland. The preseason schedule continues before the regular season opens.
Is Robert Williams III playing at the Kings on Tuesday?
He is day-to-day. The injury report lists his expected return as Oct. 13, 2026, the date of Portland's game at the Kings.
When will Robert Williams III be back?
The injury report lists his expected return as Oct. 13, 2026.