With the Trail Blazers investing consecutive first-round picks into the center position with the selections of Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen, many have wondered what that means for Robert Williams III and whether his time in Portland is coming to an end. Williams is on an expiring contract, meaning it could make sense for the Blazers to flip him to a contender at the trade deadline.
However, it doesn't seem as though a deal will materialize, given the wide gap between how Portland values him and his trade value around the league.
Value gap keeps Robert Williams III in Portland
Last season, rumors circulated about Williams being available for multiple second-round picks.