Robert Williams III injury update: knee surgery ends 2023-24 season / News - Basketnews.com

Robert Williams III will undergo season-ending knee surgery after sustaining damage, with a recovery timeline set for the 2024-25 season.

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Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III will be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to the need for right knee surgery, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

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Williams III sustained damage to his kneecap and ligaments during a Sunday game against the Memphis Grizzlies. However, the positive news is that he is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of the 2024-2025 season, according to the same report.

The 26-year-old center joined the Trail Blazers as part of the Jrue Holiday trade with the Boston Celtics in September. Prior to his injury, Williams had been the subject of trade discussions, with several teams expressing interest before the upcoming February trade deadline.

Williams had a challenging start to the 2022-23 season, missing games for the Celtics due to offseason surgery on his left knee. Additionally, he faced setbacks when he tore the meniscus in his left knee in March 2022.

Despite these hurdles, Williams showcased his defensive prowess by earning a second-team All-NBA defensive selection in 2022. In the current season, he started with averages of 6.8 points and 6.3 rebounds over six games.

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