{"id":203578,"date":"2026-07-03T05:36:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T09:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=203578"},"modified":"2026-07-03T05:36:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T09:36:55","slug":"williams-blazers-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2026\/07\/03\/williams-blazers-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Robert Williams III’s Blazers Return Is A Crucial Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amid all the big moves throughout the NBA, the Portland Trail Blazers are continuously building a solid team for themselves. With Robert Williams III<\/a>‘s return to the Blazers, Portland’s big man rotation is improving. Williams’ impact might be the best out of any backup big, which is huge for Rip City.<\/p>\n

Why Robert Williams III’s Blazers Return Is A Crucial Move<\/h2>\n

While the current Trail Blazers roster is quite guard-centric, Portland’s big men rotation is solid. They have four centers on the roster, but Donovan Clingan<\/a> headlines them<\/span> as the starter, and Williams as his backup. In terms of big man depth, that is one of the best center duos in the league.<\/p>\n

Head coach Micah Nori might have his hands full with the rotations between Damian Lillard<\/a>, Ja Morant<\/a>, Scoot Henderson<\/a>, and Jrue Holiday<\/a>, but he does not have to worry about Portland’s big men. They have the depth they need, especially with Williams’ impact being evident back in the 2025-26 season. Nori is ready for the challenge<\/a>, which will be exciting for Portland’s future.<\/p>\n

Williams Making His Blazers Return Matters<\/h3>\n

When the offseason rolled around, a lot of Blazers fans were worried about Williams leaving the team. Both the Los Angeles Lakers and his old team, the Boston Celtics, showed interest in getting him<\/a>. However, it seems Williams returned to the Blazers because he knows he will have a big role with the team.<\/p>\n

They have also done well with handling his health, as he is often dealing with injuries. He does not play back-to-backs often, which is why the Blazers also scooped up Branden Carlson<\/a> on a one-year deal.<\/p>\n

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Robert Williams III \u201825-26 defensive tape<\/p>\n

3rd in blocks\/4th in total rebounds per 100 possessions. What team needs him most? pic.twitter.com\/Qj6cibiulC<\/a><\/p>\n

— Role Player Performances (@BenchHighlights) June 26, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n