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Starts 0 of 2 games · 9th on POR in minutes · Rotation role

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• Podcast Locked On Blazers · 3 points · 7 h ago
  • Mike Richman: Donovan Clingan picked up two fouls in the first 1:45, so Robert Williams III checked in early and scored 9 points in the first quarter. at 1:43
  • Mike Richman: Robert Williams III played 12 minutes in the first half and 6 in the second, partly because of Clingan's foul trouble. at 25:18
  • Mike Richman: The host's inference, not a team statement: Robert Williams III appears to be on an 18-minute cap, probably based on what he played last season. at 25:32

  “Trail Blazers' 3rd Quarter Surge Enough to Down Kings | The Depth Delivers & Crunch Time Choices” · listen ↗

• Podcast KG Certified host · Opinion · Oct 24 around the league

  Hosts call Portland a legitimate West dark horse. They list the pieces: Deni Avdija as an all-star, Dame, Ja, Jrue Holiday, Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara, Donovan Clingan and Rob Williams.

  “Ant & LaMelo Look Dangerous, LeBron Takes On Embiid and KG Believes in Luka’s Lakers | KG CERTIFIED” at 1:08:41 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Blazers host · Opinion · Oct 22

  The host thought Jrue Holiday and Robert Williams III gave good minutes off the bench.

  “Trail Blazers Scorch Suns in Season Opener | Damian Lillard's Return to Portland & Ja Morant's Debut” at 27:29 · listen ↗

  also reported by Mike Richman, Locked On Blazers

• Podcast Locked On Blazers · 2 points · Oct 21
  • Mike Richman: The host's 'most intriguing lineup' pick is Lillard ('Damian Lord'), Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, Deni Avdija and Robert Williams III. He thinks these are potentially the Blazers' five best players, and he calls the group their most balanced and best lineup. at 27:13
  • Mike Richman: The host thinks Robert Williams III is the most positively impactful center when he's on the court, but how much he can play in any one game is limited. Donovan Clingan is probably better overall because he can play more. No reason for Williams' limit is given. at 27:19

  “Trail Blazers vs. Suns Season Opener Preview | Bold Predictions and The Disappearing Lineup Trick” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Blazers · 3 points · Oct 19
  • Mike Richman (reported): The host speculates the team probably has Robert Williams III on an "innings count" that it won't spend in preseason. at 2:12
  • Mike Richman: Host analysis: Jrue Holiday is key to the team's defensive viability, especially in mixed lineups after the first sub. Robert Williams III is their switchier, better big and probably their best offensive center. at 2:36
  • Mike Richman: The host appears to say that Robert Williams III will play the backup center minutes once games count. at 17:32

  “Trail Blazers Struggle in Preseason Finale vs Golden State Warriors | Portland Waives Jeremy Sochan” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Blazers · Analysis · Oct 16

  Preseason read on Ja Morant: he is moving well, shows some chemistry with Robert Williams III, is getting into the lane, and his floater looks okay. The speaker hedges this as preseason Kool-Aid.

  “Trail Blazers Outlook: Adding Ja Morant, Scoot Henderson's Upside, Deni Avdija's Ascension and More” at 4:19 · listen ↗

• Podcast Mike Richman, Locked On Blazers · Analysis · Oct 14

  In that group, Deni Avdija initiated with the guards in the corners. Robert Williams III gave vertical spacing as a rim roller, which helps offset defenses sagging off non-shooters.

  “What We Have (Not) Learned About Deni Avdija, Damian Lillard & Ja Morant in Trail Blazers Preseason” at 17:49 · listen ↗

• Podcast Mike Richman (reported), via Locked On Blazers · Relayed report · Oct 13

  Damian Lillard and Robert Williams III will be available Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings.

  “Trail Blazers Roll Over London Lions | Portland's Biggest Swing Skills” at 28:05 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Blazers · 4 points · Oct 12
  • Preseason game one, second sub: Avdija (heard "Denny") came back in for Camara (heard "Tumani"), and Robert Williams III came in for Clingan (heard "Donovan Klingon"). at 17:01
  • Preseason game one: the Blazers closed the first quarter with Holiday (heard "Drew"), Lillard ("Dame", who came back in for Ja after going out on the first sub), Scoot Henderson (who came in late), Avdija and Rob Williams. at 17:23
  • Host analysis: Avdija and Morant are best in the open floor. Camara and Rob Williams can be good transition players. Clingan maybe not, and Holiday probably not, though he won't be terrible. at 15:07
  • Host opinion: he liked the early pairing of Ja Morant and Robert Williams III. He calls Williams a good rim roller and a much better offensive player than Clingan right now. at 17:56

  “Can the Trail Blazers Find Their Best Lineups In Preseason? | A Sabonis Comes to Portland” · listen ↗

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