Robert Williams III

Robert Williams III will be required to undergo season-ending right knee surgery.

Fantasy Impact

This is an unfortunate development for Williams who has struggled with injuries throughout his career. Deandre Ayton should continue to see more minutes at center for Portland.

Robert Williams III is undergoing surgery on his right knee.

Fantasy Impact

Williams is without a clear timetable to return. Deandre Ayton should continue to see the bulk of the minutes at center for Portland in his absence.

Robert Williams III posted a near double-double for the Trailblazers Friday night, grabbing 10 rebounds and scoring eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 FT) while also blocking one shot and recording two steals in a 115-113 overtime win over the Grizzlies.

Fantasy Impact

Williams III has offered modest production as part of the Portland second unit, grabbing at least three rebounds and scoring at least six points in each of the last five games. The center provides a safe floor, but offers minimal upside currently for fantasy managers, averaging 7.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of just 12.0% so far this season.

Robert Williams III has been traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Fantasy Impact

Williams will be headed to Portland as part of the trade package that Boston put together to acquire Jrue Holiday. He's been an effective contributor for the Celtics over the past few years, and now they'll have to rely on veteran Al Horford to pick up more slack in his absence. Williams could carve out a big role for himself on the Blazers and projects to get fantasy-relevant minutes this season.

Robert Williams III (knee) is inactive for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz.

Fantasy Impact

Williams will miss Friday's game as part of the planned injury maintenance for his knee. The team wants to ensure his long-term health, and they're doing that by giving him a night to rest and recover that knee. Blake Griffin is primed to get more work while the big man is out against Utah.