In a blow to the Boston Celtics, center Robert Williams III will likely miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury. The Portland Trail Blazers announced that Williams underwent a procedure to address inflammation in his left knee and will be out for four-to-six weeks, essentially ending his season as the NBA regular season ends on April 13. Williams had shown promise when he did play, but has struggled with injuries throughout his career, playing just 20 games this season.
Acquired in a trade before the 2023-24 season, Williams has not been able to stay consistently healthy since his breakout season in 2021-22 when he was named to the All-Defensive Second Team. With multiple options at the center spot, including Deandre Ayton and Donovan Clingan, on the roster, the Blazers may look to trade Williams over the summer. He has one year left on his contract worth $13.3 million.
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