Robert Williams III has finally returned to game action for the Portland Trail Blazers. He played 11 minutes in Portland's NBA Cup win over the Denver Nuggets, and provided flashes of the Williams of old, giving the Blazers a boost off the bench to help spell Donovan Clingan. While that's an encouraging sign for Portland due to Williams' value as a two-way force, they also can't lose sight of the big picture.
Blazers must cut their losses with Robert Williams
Unfortunately, Williams' career has been derailed by injuries. He was supposed to be a key piece in Portland's return from the initial Jrue Holiday deal with the Boston Celtics, but he has accumulated just 26 games played over the past two seasons.