The Portland Trail Blazers don't appear to be actively pursuing a trade involving center Robert Williams III.

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Trail Blazers "aren't eager to part ways with Williams just yet" as the team likes his fit alongside young guards Scoot Henderson and Anfernee Simons.

Fischer noted that there has been "ongoing inbound interest" in the 27-year-old, as he's currently on the Los Angeles Lakers' "wishlist" of centers to target prior to the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

It's easy to see why teams with playoff aspirations would be interested in Williams, as his defensive acumen and athletic finishing ability around the rim allow him to be a consistent contributor without the ball in his hands.

This season, he's averaging 9.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.0 steals in 18.5 minutes per game. Williams has also thrived in the restricted area, connecting on 73.8 percent of his field-goal attempts.

While he's shown that he can be an imposing defensive center, injuries have prevented him from staying on the floor for prolonged periods of time throughout his career. Since he was selected by the Boston Celtics with a first-round pick in the 2018 NBA draft, he's made over 60 appearances in a single season just once.

Williams was limited to just six games during his 2023-24 campaign before undergoing season-ending knee surgery, and his 2024-25 debut was delayed until Nov. 8 due to a hamstring strain.

He's under contract for one more season, as he's set to earn $13.3 million for his 2025-26 campaign before entering free agency.

With the presence of Deandre Ayton as well as shot-blocking rookie Donovan Clingan, it may be difficult for Williams to carve out a consistent role in head coach Chauncey Billups' rotation if he can't find a way to stay healthy.

The Lakers and several other teams could come calling for him, but Portland may not attempt to move him until the deadline draws much closer.