Robert Williams III DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) is active ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Williams missed the final two games before the All-Star break as he continues to manage a lingering knee issue. He's back in action on Thursday after missing seven of the last nine games. Williams is likely going to be asked to play a bigger role in the rotation going forward with Deandre Ayton (calf) being sidelined right now. Donovan Clingan should start which means Williams will get the backup minutes behind him. It probably won't be enough playing time to warrant starting Williams in most fantasy formats.

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The Blazers are going to take the cautious approach and hold out Williams for the final two games before the All-Star break. His absence is going to leave the Blazers shorthanded with Deandre Ayton (calf) also sidelined. That means, Donovan Clingan figures to play a big role in the rotation. The rookie big man is looking like a strong streaming option after a 21-point outing on Monday.

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Williams III was initially listed as questionable on the injury report after he hurt his right knee on Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Donovan Clingan is expected to see an increase in playing time with Williams III unavailable. However, he probably won't have a significant impact in fantasy basketball, as starting center Deandre Ayton is healthy and ready to take on his usual workload.