{"id":62122,"date":"2024-01-24T22:43:46","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T03:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=62122"},"modified":"2024-01-24T22:43:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T03:43:46","slug":"nba-rumors-former-boston-celtics-big-man-may-be-traded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/01\/24\/nba-rumors-former-boston-celtics-big-man-may-be-traded\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Rumors: Former Boston Celtics Big Man May Be Traded"},"content":{"rendered":"

Roughly two weeks before the NBA trade deadline, rumors and reports suggest the Portland Trail Blazers may be a team to watch. After six games played with the team, the Blazers may trade former Boston Celtics first-round selection Robert Williams<\/a><\/strong>, according<\/a> to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes.<\/p>\n

The Blazers acquired Williams, along with reigning Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon<\/a><\/strong>, in a trade with the Celtics for Jrue Holiday<\/a><\/strong> in October<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Williams underwent right knee surgery in November, ruling him out for the rest of the season<\/a>. In six games with the Trail Blazers, the Louisiana native averaged 6.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.<\/p>\n

NBA Rumors: Former Boston Celtics Big Man May Be on the Move<\/h2>\n

Why Are the Trail Blazers Open to Trading Williams?<\/h3>\n

There is no denying that, when healthy, Williams is a very solid big man. During the 2021-22 season, his best year yet, Williams averaged 10 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game in 61 contests en route to his first All-Defensive Second Team selection. All these numbers, including the number of games played, remain a career-high for “Time Lord.” However, this is the biggest concern around Williams. Across six NBA seasons, Williams has only played 215 total regular season games. He has missed more games than he’s played since getting drafted in 2018.<\/p>\n