Blazers plan to move on from Robert Williams III
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers are not expected to retain free agent center Robert Williams III as they seek to address their immediate needs at center and power forward. Williams is looking for a contract in the range of $15 million per year. Currently, second-year center Yang Hansen is the only backup to Donovan Clingan. The decision reflects the Blazers' ongoing roster adjustments ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Blazers not expected to keep Robert Williams III.
- •Williams seeks a contract around $15 million per year.
- •Yang Hansen is currently the backup center.
- •Donovan Clingan is the starting center.
- •Blazers looking to improve their roster.
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