Portland Trail Blazers Sign Robert Williams to Three-Year Deal After Acquiring Ja Morant
Following a standout season from rookie sensation Deni Avdija, the Portland Trail Blazers have emerged as one of the NBA's most intriguing teams this summer. On June 29, 2026, Portland made a major move by acquiring star guard Ja Morant in a trade, marking the first step in their offseason strategy.
Building on that momentum, the Trail Blazers have now secured a key piece of their roster by agreeing to a new three-year contract with center Robert Williams worth $44 million. Williams served as the team's backup center last season behind Donovan Clingan, averaging 6.7 points, 7 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 17 minutes over 59 regular-season games. He also elevated his performance in the playoffs, posting 9.6 points and 7.4 rebounds in 21.6 minutes per game.
Known for his athleticism and rim-running ability, Williams developed excellent chemistry with Avdija last season, frequently executing impressive alley-oops. This contract extension reflects Portland's commitment to building around their young core as they aim to compete at a higher level in the upcoming NBA season.
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