Robert Williams Downgraded to Doubtful for Thursday with 'Injury Management'

The most predictable two words in the modern NBA have struck again. Robert Williams has officially been downgraded to doubtful for Thursday with "injury management."

Underdog NBA dropped the update, which means anyone holding out hope for the Portland Trail Blazers center to anchor their fantasy lineup or hit a rebounds prop needs to pivot immediately.

"Underdog NBA tweeted: 'Robert Williams (injury management) downgraded to doubtful Thursday.'"

Seeing "injury management" next to Williams' name is basically a permanent fixture at this point. It is the sports equivalent of a check engine light that you just learn to live with. You know the car runs great when it actually starts, but you are never quite sure if it will make it out of the driveway.

The Trail Blazers are already trying to figure out their frontcourt rotation, and having their defensive anchor in and out of the lineup makes building any real chemistry a massive headache. When he is on the floor, Williams is a game-changer who alters shots and cleans up the glass. The problem is just getting him on the floor.

Expect Portland to shuffle their big men to cover the gap on Thursday. As for Williams, fans and bettors will just have to wait for the next injury report to see if the management phase is over, or if this is just the start of another extended stay in street clothes.