The Portland Trail Blazers have made a notable update regarding center Robert Williams III, elevating him to questionable status for their upcoming home game against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. This development suggests the possibility of his season debut, drawing increased attention from fans and analysts alike.
Williams, who has been recovering from an arthroscopic surgery performed last March to manage inflammation in his left knee, was assigned to the G League’s Rip City Remix earlier this week for return-to-court conditioning. He has not played in an official game since February 20, which makes this potential return even more significant for the team.
In addition to Williams’ situation, the Blazers are dealing with other injury concerns. Matisse Thybulle has been ruled out for the game due to a sprained left thumb, an injury he sustained during the first quarter of Portland’s recent 136-134 victory over the Utah Jazz. Kris Murray is also questionable as he battles an illness that caused him to miss the game on Wednesday. Meanwhile, starting guard Shaedon Sharpe is probable to play despite experiencing left calf soreness.
The Blazers are set to face the Nuggets on Friday at 7 p.m. Pacific Time, and the team’s lineup will heavily depend on the statuses of these key players. The potential return of Williams could provide a much-needed boost to the team’s performance as they look to build momentum in the season.