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Williams missed Monday’s game, which was the second of a back-to-back. He is on the injury report again, but he should be back to take on Milwaukee and fill out the backup center minutes.

Monday’s game is the second in as many days for the Trail Blazers, so Williams’ absence is unsurprising. Starter Donovan Clingan may pick up a few more minutes, with Portland going small when he isn’t in the game. Yang Hansen’s best chance at playing time would be if the Trail Blazers led by a large margin.

Williams is back after sitting out Monday’s win over the Nets, which was Portland’s second game in as many days. He’ll slot in as Donovan Clingan’s backup, which limits the Time Lord’s fantasy value.

Williams missed Monday’s game against Brooklyn, which was the second night of a back-to-back. This game isn’t part of a back-to-back set, so Williams should be available, though that isn’t guaranteed. If Williams is out, they’ll utilize small lineup when Donovan Clingan is off the floor.

Williams is out after serving as Donovan Clingan’s backup in Sunday’s loss to the 76ers. Starting center Donovan Clingan’s playing time may increase slightly, with the Trail Blazers going small when he isn’t on the floor.

Williams III played in Sunday’s matchup with the 76ers, but he could be held out on the second leg of Portland’s back-to-back set for left knee injury management. If that happens, Portland could run some small ball lineups when Donovan Clingan gets a breather.

Williams missed Friday’s win over the Jazz as he continues to manage a knee injury. The 28-year-old center is set to return Sunday against the 76ers. He doesn’t have much fantasy value as the backup center.

Williams did not play in Friday’s win over the Jazz, leading Portland to go small when starting center Donovan Clingan was not on the court. They’re likely to take a similar approach if the Time Lord remains out on Sunday.

Williams’ absence frees up minutes on the back end of the Trail Blazers’ rotation for Yang Hansen, who will slot in as the backup center. That isn’t enough to make the rookie worth the risk in redraft leagues, but he should be rostered in dynasty leagues.

Williams is on the report for injury management reasons, which could mean a return to the rotation for Yang Hansen. The rookie has been recalled from the Trail Blazers’ G League affiliate and is officially active. Hansen should only be rostered in dynasty leagues, and there would be no need to place him into active lineups if the Time Lord sits.