Report: Kings interested in signing Blazers center Williams III Originally appeared in NBC Bay Area Sports
After Acquisition of six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan This offseason and other minor additions mean the Kings are still not finished rebuilding their roster for the 2024-25 season.
And they were finally able to address an area of concern.
Sacramento is among several teams that have “registered interest” in the Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams IIINBA Insider Information from ClutchPoints Brett Siegel reported Tuesday, citing sources.
The Kings enjoyed a historic 2023-24 season under All-NBA center Domantas Sabonis, who led the league in triple-doubles, double-doubles and rebounding last season while averaging nearly 20 points and more than eight assists per game. He renewed the contract with the 2.13-meter tall Alex Len and added the former Miami Heat center Orlando Robinson on a one-year contract.
But if healthy, Williams, an All-Defensive center and elite rim protector, could be an interesting backup option in Sacramento.
Williams III is recovering from a knee injury he suffered early last season. He underwent surgery and is expected to participate fully in training camp.
The 26-year-old played just six games with Portland, averaging 6.8 points on 65.4 percent shooting in those contests, along with 6.3 rebounds.
Williams really made a name for himself with the Boston Celtics as part of the All-Defensive Team during Boston’s run to the 2022 NBA Finals. The Celtics traded Williams in Jrue’s vacation offer with the Blazers last season, then won the NBA championship.
But it appears Sacramento, among others, could view Williams as a low-cost, high-reward player to add center depth behind Sabonis.