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Houston Rockets have shown interest in Robert Williams III, as Ime Udoka is very fond of the Portland Trail Blazers big.

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The Houston Rockets have shown interest in Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III, Chris Haynes reports.

Robert Williams III

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"Ime Udoka has always been, and still remains, very fond of Robert Williams," Haynes said in the #thisleague UNCUT podcast with Marc Stein. "So I wouldn't be surprised if Houston is in the mix."

Udoka coached Williams during their time with the Boston Celtics.

Williams suffered a season-ending right knee injury, sustaining damage to his kneecap and ligaments, but is expected to make a full recovery for next season.

Williams is owed $11.6 million this year and has two years and $25.7 million left on his deal through the 2025-26 season.

During the 2023-24 campaign, Williams averaged 6.8 points and 6.3 rebounds in 6 appearances.

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