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• 3 trades Lakers should make now that they have Luka Doncic

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Here are three more trade targets for the Lakers before the deadline. The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off the heist of the millennium by stealing Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks over the weekend. The trade delivered the Lakers their next generational superstar, but it also opened up some holes on the roster as Anthony Davis and Max Chr...2025
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• Report: Lakers Could Trade For Nic Claxton Or Robert Williams III
According to NBA analyst Kirk Goldsberry, the Los Angeles Lakers could trade for Nic Claxton or Robert Williams III. The Lakers need a big man after trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. “Nic Claxton and Robert Williams III are the names that keep coming up, and I would guess that one […] The post Report: Lakers Could Trade For Nic Claxton Or Robert Williams II...2025
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• 4 winners and 3 losers from Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis trade for Lakers, Mavericks

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Here are our winners and losers from the big Luka Doncic, Anthony trade between the Lakers and Mavs. It’s still hard to believe the Luka Doncic-for-Anthony Davis trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks is real. Trades like this only happen in fantasy basketball or NBA 2K dynasties; in the real world, 25-year-olds with five First-Team ...2025
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• 30 players most likely to be moved at the NBA trade deadline

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Let’s jump around the league to find the players most likely to get relocated at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. In a now-annual tradition at SB Nation, we are scouring through the internet’s endless supply of NBA trade rumors and asking around our NBA team site network to ask our local experts (alongside some national analysis from yours truly) to see ...2025
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• Rockets trade rumors: Houston has interest in Portland’s Robert Williams
At 28-14, the Houston Rockets are second in the Western Conference. Ime Udoka and the Rockets have been a surprising team in the first half of the season. Houston has a mix of young players and veteran talent. While the Rockets are thriving, their front office is not slowing down. NBA insider Evan Sidery reported […] The post Rockets trade rumors: Houston has interest in Portland’s Ro...2025
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• NBA trade rumors: Cavs interested in Nets' Cam Johnson, Warriors looking at Robert Williams III, other bigs

But what exactly would Cleveland be offering Brooklyn in return?...2025
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• 3 trades Lakers should make now that they have Luka Doncic
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• 4 winners and 3 losers from Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis trade for Lakers, Mavericks
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• 1 trade for all 30 NBA teams to fix the whole league for Christmas

Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Are all these trades legal under the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement? Yes. Will every team involved hate them? Quite possibly. The holiday season is about rebirth and renewal. It’s a moment of reflection, when we are all afforded a chance to improve ourselves in the new year. Many people vow to go to the gym more, to quit smoking, to b...2024
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• Lakers Trade Rumors: Robert Williams, Jonas Valanciunas Are Potential Frontcourt Targets
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly targeting two players for a potential trade to bolster their injury-plagued frontcourt: Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams and Washington Wizards big man Jonas Valanciunas. Lakers Trade Rumors: Robert Williams, Jonas Valanciunas Are Affordable Centers To Help Strengthen L.A.’s Frontcourt Williams and Valanciunas were mentioned as the “tw...2024
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• Blazers Have Received Interest In Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons, Robert Williams

The Portland Trail Blazers have started receiving interest in some of the veterans on their roster. This includes Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Robert Williams III. The Blazers have yet to decide which direction to take their team. Portland currently sits 13th place in the Western Conference. Grant makes $29.8 million this season. The veteran forward then has $102.6 million left through 2027-2...2024
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• Northwest Notes: Clingan, Sharpe, Avdija, Gobert, Kessler
With Robert Williams sitting out and Deandre Ayton sidelined by a finger injury, Trail Blazers lottery pick Donovan Clingan had his best outing of the season in a win over Minnesota on Wednesday. In 31 minutes, Clingan racked up 17 points, 12 rebounds and eight blocks. “I love defense,” Clingan told Sean Highkin of The […]...2024
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• Blazers Notes: Williams, Rebuild, Banton, G League Moves
Trail Blazers center Robert Williams was available to suit up on Monday for the first time in nearly a year, having recovered from last season’s knee surgery and a hamstring injury he sustained during training camp. His last appearance in an NBA game occurred on November 5, 2023. However, Williams didn’t get off the bench […]...2024
• Robert Williams III injury update: Blazers center out at least two weeks with strained hamstring

Williams hasn't appeared in an NBA game since having knee surgery last November...2024
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• Robert Williams Out At Least Two Weeks With Hamstring Strain

Center Robert Williams has been diagnosed with a grade 1 left hamstring strain, the Trail Blazers announced in a press release (Twitter link). The 26-year-old big man will be reevaluated in about two weeks, per the team. It’s a disappointing development for Williams, who has been plagued by injuries over the course of his NBA […]...2024

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"NBA trade rumors: Cavs interested in Nets' Cam Johnson, Warriors looking at Robert Williams III, other bigs"

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"Robert Williams III had a rough go at Year 1 with the Portland Trail Blazers, fresh off parting ways with the Boston Celtics last offseason, but that isn’t discouraging franchises across the league — specifically playoff contenders — from monitoring the 26-year-old’s trade availability before Opening Night."

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"Boston is sending Robert Williams III and Malcolm Brogdon, as well as picks to Portland in return."

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"Robert Williams injury update: Celtics big man available for Game 7, to come off bench vs. Bucks"

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"After paying Marcus Smart, the Celtics have now signed center Robert Williams to a surprising extension."

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"One of the pleasant surprises for the Boston Celtics during the NBA has been center Robert Williams, who has become a key staple in Brad Stevens’ rotations."

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"Al Horford (left knee soreness) is probable to return against Denver, while rookie forward Robert Williams (illness) is being listed as questionable."

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"Texas A&M sophomore Robert Williams, a potential lottery pick, declares for NBA draft"

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"Projected NBA pick Robert Williams is staying as Texas A&M will benefit greatly"

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" Robert Williams (Texas A&M, PF, Freshman) Despite playing a limited role off Texas A&M's bench, Robert Williams has managed to make noise."

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• Rockets trade rumors: Houston has interest in Portland’s Robert Williams
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• NBA trade rumors: Cavs interested in Nets' Cam Johnson, Warriors looking at Robert Williams III, other bigs
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• 1 trade for all 30 NBA teams to fix the whole league for Christmas
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• Northwest Notes: Grant, Kessler, Collins, Williams, Strawther, Braun
The Trail Blazers figure to be one of the more active teams in the trade market and Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report lists a handful of players who could be moved if the right offer comes along. That group includes Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton, Anfernee Simons, Matisse Thybulle and Robert Williams. Grant could […]...2024
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• Blazers Have Received Interest In Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons, Robert Williams
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• Dunc'd On: 15 in 60 (Western Conference 11.25.24)

Our bi-weekly look at the West! LAL and DEN: The Nuggets continued their dominance over the Lakers, and LA has a transition defense problem. DAL: The Mavs don't have great defensive personnel up and down, but the numbers show how they contain the ball to get a top-10 defense. 21:01 HOU: Alperen Sengun is an indicator of how well Houston's defensive system is working. 28:23 GSW: Where the Warriors...2024
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• Lakers Interested In Jonas Valanciunas, Robert Williams III

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to search for big man depth on the free agent market. Two names the Lakers have been linked to are Jonas Valanciunas of the Washington Wizards and Robert Williams III of the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers have been linked to Valanciunas since last offseason. The veteran center was reportedly on a list of players that LeBron James wanted Los Angeles to pursue las...2024
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• Portland’s Robert Williams impresses again with 14/8 on 100% shooting vs Hawks
Portland Trail Blazers big man Robert Williams III looked impressive once again in Sunday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks. In just 25 minutes off the bench, the center recorded 16 points, eight rebounds and two assists with a plus-minus of +20 in a four-point win for Portland. Earlier this month, Williams made his seasonal debut […] The post Portland’s Robert Williams impresses agai...2024
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• Northwest Notes: Clingan, Sharpe, Avdija, Gobert, Kessler
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• NBA Rumors: Multiple Teams Showing Interest In Malcolm Brogdon

Malcolm Brogdon could very well be on the move again. The Boston Celtics traded Brogdon, Robert Williams III and two first-round picks to the Portland Trail Blazers on Oct. 1 to acquire Jrue Holiday. The 31-year-old Brogdon has performed well in his role for the Blazers, averaging 15.5 points and 5.3 assists in 27-plus minutes […]...2024
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• Trail Blazers’ Robert Williams III to have potential season-ending right kneecap surgery: Source
By Shams Charania, Sam Amick and Jared Weiss Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III is expected to have right kneecap surgery to repair bone and ligament damage, a team source said Monday. Here’s what you need to know: The surgery is potentially season-ending, sources said, but Williams and doctors could also choose a cleanup procedure with a two to three month recovery timeline....2023
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• 7 NBA overreactions after one game of the 2023-2024 season

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Let’s overreact to what we saw after one game of the new NBA season. How much can be gleaned from a single NBA game in a slog of an 82-game season? Probably not much. When we put together a list of NBA overreactions after the first games of last season, it included sterling takes like “the Pelicans are going to make a deep playoff run in the West” ...2023
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• Every NBA team, ranked by their championship chances in 2023-2024 season

Let’s rank every team in the NBA by their championship chances for the 2023-2024 season. The NBA always feels like it’s at its best when there’s an elite tier of contenders. After two blockbuster trades to close the summer, it finally feels like that’s the case as the league enters the 2023-2024 season. The Bucks have added Damian Lillard to fix a struggling halfcourt offense in the playoffs. The ...2023
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• Robert Williams makes history with first career triple-double in Celtics' bounce back win over Suns
Williams finished with 10 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and five blocks...2021
• Celtics star opens up about team’s real relationship on and ‘off the court’
The Boston Celtics are slowly pulling themselves back together following an underwhelming start this season. On Wednesday, the Celtics managed to bounced back from the dramatic loss to the Dallas Mavericks with a 104-888 win over the Toronto Raptors. Jayson Tatum led all Celtics scorers with his 22 points but it was Robert Williams III’s […] The post Celtics star opens up about team...2021
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• Nikola Jokic, Wilt Chamberlain records matched in epic night from Robert Williams
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams had quite a special night in their 118-102 win over the Houston Rockets. Williams scored 20 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out eight assists, while shooting 9-of-9 from the field on Friday night. The 6-foot-8 lefty’s performance put him in the same breathe as Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic […] The post Nikola Jokic, Wilt Chamberla...2021
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• NBA Trade Rumors: The latest on Dejounte Murray, Bruce Brown and more

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images We have updates on the latest NBA trade rumors about three of the hottest names on the market, and one surprising inclusion. With just two and a half weeks to go until the Feb. 8 trade deadline and the Toronto Raptors already pulling off multiple blockbusters, the torrid flow of NBA trade rumors is showing no signs of slowing down. Here is an update on ...2024
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• Marcus Smart, Grant Williams had heated moment in Celtics practice over flopping
Marcus Smart has a tendency to become chippy with other players, and a recent Boston Celtics practice proved that his jawing doesn’t discriminate. Jay King of The Athletic revealed that Smart and Celtics teammate Grant Williams got into an argument during practice. According to center Robert Williams, the reason was because: “Grant was flopping and […] The post Marcus Smart, Grant Will...2021
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• Michael Porter Jr.’s honest thoughts on Nuggets contract extension
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has seen his fellow draft class teammates sign big contract extensions this off-season. Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Robert Williams have all signed long-term deals to stay with their current team. But the Nuggets young star isn’t worried about that at the moment. As per the Denver […] The post Michael Porter Jr.’...2021
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• Boston Celtics rookie Robert Williams has artery condition in both of his legs
The condition is not considered serious at the moment, but could require a procedure later on...2018
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• Sources: Celtics land Holiday in deal with Blazers

The Celtics are acquiring Jrue Holiday in a trade with the Blazers, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Boston is sending Robert Williams III and Malcolm Brogdon, as well as picks to Portland in return....2023
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• Robert Williams injury update: Celtics big man available for Game 7, to come off bench vs. Bucks
Williams has been out the last three games for Boston with a sore knee...2022
• Celtics sign Robert Williams to shocking four-year deal worth $54 million
The Boston Celtics continue to shell out cash this offseason under the new guidance of Brad Stevens. After paying Marcus Smart, the Celtics have now signed center Robert Williams to a surprising extension. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Celtics are giving him a four-year deal worth $54 million despite the fact he only […] The post Celtics sign Robert Williams to shocking four-y...2021
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• Robert Williams injury update: Celtics big man upgraded to questionable for Game 7 vs. Bucks
Williams has been out the last three games for Boston with a sore knee...2022
• Celtics acquire Mike Muscala from Thunder in exchange for Justin Jackson, two second-round picks, per report

Boston adds frontcourt depth behind Al Horford and Robert Williams...2023
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• Robert Williams agrees to four-year, $54M extension with Celtics, per report
Williams has started in just 16 total games for Boston since being drafted in 2018...2021
• Celtics take commanding 3-1 lead over Hawks behind dominant interior performance from Robert Williams III

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• Celtics’ Robert Williams gets important update after Game 2 injury scare vs. Warriors
The Boston Celtics were given a major injury scare during their Game 2 loss against the Golden State Warriors when big man and defensive anchor Robert Williams went down with an apparent knock. Considering Williams has been struggling with injuries throughout the playoffs, it was a big concern for Celtics fans. Ahead of Game 3, […] The post Celtics’ Robert Williams gets important updat...2022
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• 4 winners and 3 losers from Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis trade for Lakers, Mavericks
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• 3 trades Lakers should make now that they have Luka Doncic
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• Fantasy Basketball Pickups: The return of the Time Lord

Robert Williams was outstanding on Tuesday but doesn't have the best schedule moving forward....2024
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• Blazers Notes: Williams, Rebuild, Banton, G League Moves
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• Blazers' Robert Williams III (hamstring), Shaedon Sharpe (shoulder) injured in training camp
Williams will miss at least two weeks, Sharpe four to six weeks, according to the team...2024
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• Robert Williams III Out At Least Two Weeks With Left Hamstring Strain

Robert Williams III experienced a grade 1 left hamstring strain during training camp this week. Williams is expected to miss two weeks, and his status will be updated as appropriate. Williams appeared in just 35 games during the 22-23 season and six in 23-24 due to various knee and hamstring injuries. Williams signed a four-year, $54 million extension with the Boston Celtics during the 2021 offse...2024
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• NBA Rumors: Celtics Rival Eyeing ‘Very Tradable’ Robert Williams
Robert Williams III had a rough go at Year 1 with the Portland Trail Blazers, fresh off parting ways with the Boston Celtics last offseason, but that isn’t discouraging franchises across the league — specifically playoff contenders — from monitoring the 26-year-old’s trade availability before Opening Night. Williams was limited to six games in 2022-23 […]...2024
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• The 2024 NBA Trade Deadline will tell us if one recent star trade model actually works

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The 2024 NBA trade deadline will tell us how far teams can actually extend the initial returns on some of their recent transactions. As time ticks down towards the 2024 NBA trade deadline, I’ve been thinking a lot about a red paperclip. More specifically, I’ve been reminded of the loose parables around and inspired by the 2005 early internet saga of Kyle M...2024
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• NBA Trade Rumors: The latest on Dejounte Murray, Bruce Brown and more
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• 5 ways Damian Lillard’s trade request can play out
Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images How will Dame’s trade request eventually end? Here are five potential scenarios. Damian Lillard told the Portland Trail Blazers he wanted to be traded just 24 hours into free agency on July 1. Free agency is now all but finished, but Lillard remains with the Blazers. Lillard has been clear that he only wants to play for the Miami Heat, but Portland is r...2023
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• Grading NBA 3-team blockbuster trade with Marcus Smart to Grizzlies, Kristaps Porzingis to Celtics
Photo by Nick Grace/Getty Images Who won the blockbuster three-team trade between the Celtics, Grizzlies, and Wizards? A three-team trade between the Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies, and Washington Wizards sent shockwaves through the NBA as Wednesday night was turning into Thursday morning just hours before the draft. It’s a shocking deal that shakes up two championship contenders and st...2023
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• Warriors star Klay Thompson’s bold vow is a warning to Celtics for NBA Finals Game 4
Ime Udoka pared down the Boston Celtics’ rotation to seven players in Game 3, committing further to small-ball and asking more of Robert Williams III while leaving Daniel Theis on the bench from the opening tip to the final buzzer. Steve Kerr, meanwhile, is still clearly searching for the Golden State Warriors’ optimal lineup combinations […] The post Warriors star Klay Thompson&...2022
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• Celtics’ Time Lord, Robert Williams saves the day with block at the buzzer vs Sixers
In a battle between two of the premier franchises in the NBA, the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers went back and forth Wednesday night. It was not one of the household names that came to the rescue either, it was The Time Lord, Robert Williams. In what was a defensive battle all night, Williams’ […] The post Celtics’ Time Lord, Robert Williams saves the day with block at...2021
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• Celtics sign Robert Williams to shocking four-year deal worth $54 million
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• Celtics sign Robert Williams to rookie contract
The Celtics have officially signed first-round pick Robert Williams to his rookie contract, the team announced today in a press release. It’ll be a four-year deal worth a total of approximately $9.28M, with third- and fourth-year team options.Williams, considered a potential lottery pick heading into the draft, slipped further than expected and landed in Boston at No. 27 overall. While one reason ...2018
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• NBA Scouts Taking First-Round Flyers on These Surprise Prospects
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