Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III, who had surgery on his right knee last November and missed all but six games during the 2023-24 season, suffered a setback in his return to the court, the team announced Friday. Early in training camp this week, Williams strained his left hamstring, and he will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Williams III underwent two surgeries on his left knee with the Celtics and only played 50 or more games twice in five seasons. After the healthiest offseason of his NBA career, Williams III and Malcolm Brogdon were traded to the Blazers for Jrue Holiday, a 2024 first-round pick via the Golden State Warriors, and a 2029 unprotected first-round pick.

Blazers center Robert Williams III had a promising outlook for his recovery on Media Day, but a recent minor injury update could indicate an up-and-down season.