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Kevin Durant is controlling the NBA trade market in the 2022 NBA offseason, and the Boston Celtics are apparently now a major player in the KD sweepstakes, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic’s Shams Charania. While a deal is not close to being completed, Boston has shown interest in acquiring the future Hall […]

Grant Williams proved to be quite a revelation for the Boston Celtics last season. The third-year power forward was a key cog for Boston in what turned out to be a highly-impressive NBA Finals run. At this point, though, the Celtics will need to make a decision on the 23-year-old’s future now that he has […]

It’s hard to deny that the Boston Celtics would not have reached the same heights they did last season had it not been for Robert Williams. In particular, the 24-year-old’s surprising return to action during the playoffs just weeks after tearing his meniscus provided a major boost for the Celtics and their NBA Finals run. […]

In a bit of good news for the Boston Celtics after their NBA Finals heartbreak, no one in the team will need surgery, including center Robert Williams III. Team president Brad Stevens shared the update on Tuesday, noting that “those guys just need some rest.” To recall, Williams dealt with a bothersome left knee injury […]

The Boston Celtics’ most impactful player of the NBA Finals—in terms of plus-minus, at least—is finally close to full health as they look to force a Game 7 against the Golden State Warriors. During a Thursday appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported that Boston’s high-flying, shot-blocking center […]

Are the Boston Celtics potentially playing with fire when it comes to center Robert Williams and his injury? They certainly don’t think so. But former All-Star Isaiah Thomas doesn’t exactly sound too convinced. Timelord has been dealing with and playing through a lingering knee injury that’s forced him to sit out in seven postseason games […]

Boston Celtics big man Robert Williams III has been dealing with a bothersome left knee throughout the 2022 NBA playoffs, and so naturally, there are fears about his condition worsening as he keeps playing. Fortunately, Williams eased those worries away as he finally broke his silence regarding his injury. To recall, Williams underwent surgery for […]

The NBA Finals are tied at 2-2 after the Golden State Warriors evened up the series in the last game. Even so, the Boston Celtics are confident in themselves to regain a lead over their opponent. It’s been nice for Boston having Robert Williams back, however, he did pull himself out of Game 4 early […]

The Boston Celtics were given a major injury scare during their Game 2 loss against the Golden State Warriors when big man and defensive anchor Robert Williams went down after Marcus Smart crashed into him after getting blocked on a drive to the hoop. Considering Williams has been struggling with injuries throughout the playoffs, it […]

Robert Williams’ injury situation has been a big point of concern for the Boston Celtics. The center is one of their most important players on the roster. However, Williams has missed some time in these playoffs because of a knee injury that has been bothering him after returning from surgery. Ahead of a critical Game […]

It looks like Robert Williams III has to come up with a new superhero nickname for his Boston Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown. After all, it just seems he can see the future. A video of Brown from 2016 went viral recently ahead of their NBA Finals showdown with the Golden State Warriors. In the said […]

There’s some good news, and then there’s some bad news. It’s a mixed bag for the Boston Celtics as they face off against the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. The Celtics have released their official injury report and Marcus Smart is nowhere to be found. Robert Williams, […]

The Boston Celtics are set to square off with the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. The lengthy season is nearly at its end as the top two teams in the NBA remain. The phrase “defense wins championships” has once again been proven true. In the regular season, the Celtics ranked first in […]

The Boston Celtics were battered and bruised throughout the battle that was the Eastern Conference Finals. Both of their top defenders in Marcus Smart and Robert Williams played through injuries in their grueling seven-game series against the Miami Heat. The extended rest before the NBA Finals begins is exactly what those two needed. Celtics head […]

The Boston Celtics received some concerning news on Saturday as both Marcus Smart and Robert Williams have been labeled as questionable for Game 7 against the Miami Heat. Of course a questionable designation means both players are 50/50 on playing, and considering that fact that they both featured in Game 6, it is highly likely […]

The Boston Celtics have been given a major boost just a couple of hours away from tip-off of their Game 6 bout against the Miami Heat. According to reports, both Marcus Smart and Robert Williams will be available for Boston as they hope to close out the Eastern Conference Finals with a win on Friday […]

The Boston Celtics dominated the second half of their Game 5 victory over the Miami Heat to take a 3-2 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. Trailing by five at halftime, the Celtics outscored the Heat 32-16 in the third quarter. They led by as many as 23 in an eventual 93-80 win—a score […]

The Boston Celtics are set to square off against the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. It is a crucial basketball game, with the series tied 2-2. Historically, when a series is tied at two game apiece, the winner of Game 5 wins the series more than 80 percent of the […]

Robert Williams has been integral to the Boston Celtics’ success throughout the season. The 24-year-old was forced to sit out Boston’s Game 3 loss to the Miami Heat due to a knee injury and it now sounds like he could be watching from the sidelines yet again for Wednesday’s Game 5 clash. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski […]

The Boston Celtics are set to take on the Miami Heat for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The series is tied 2-2, after Boston’s remarkable Game 4 win. At this point in the playoffs, every team is dealing with injuries in one way or another. However, it’s safe to say that the Celtics […]

Boston Celtics big man Robert Williams is dealing with a knee issue heading to Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. With that, he was initially listed as questionable for the contest. However, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Williams is likely to return and play in Monday night’s game. He missed Game 3 […]

The Boston Celtics entered Saturday’s Game 3 versus the Miami Heat in their Eastern Conference Finals series with all of the momentum. They had just embarrassed the Heat on their home floor in Game 2 and were headed back home. Well, Miami flipped the script and dominated the first half. The Heat held on for […]

The Boston Celtics immediately lost home court advantage against the Miami Heat in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Finals series Saturday. Miami started hot, jumping out to a 15-point lead at halftime and held on for a 109-103 victory. The Heat now lead the best of seven series 2-1. Not only did the Celtics […]

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams is “expected” to be out for the decisive Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals series against the Miami Heat due to his left knee injury, as noted by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Boston Celtics C Robert Williams (left knee) is expected to be out for Game 3 vs. Miami tonight, […]

The Boston Celtics found a way to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks after running away with it in Game 7. They accomplished that feat even with Robert Williams sidelined in the last four games. However, the organization receives a massive boost against the Miami Heat, as Williams receives an exciting update. According to Anthony Chiang, Robert […]

The Boston Celtics will fight to keep their season alive against the Milwaukee Bucks. They will host Game 7 as they look to get back to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics received a big boost ahead of the decisive NBA playoff contest in the form of Robert Williams. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Williams […]

The Boston Celtics will host Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champions Milwaukee on Sunday in what is going to be the most important game of their season. It’s a do-or-die Game 7 matchup with everything on the line. The winner moves on to the Eastern Conference Finals, while the loser will be sent packing on […]

The Boston Celtics will need to stave off elimination without one of their key frontcourt figures in Game 6 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Big man Robert Williams is set to miss his third game in a row due to knee soreness. Via ClutchPoints: Robert Williams III (knee soreness) is OUT for Game 6 vs. the […]

The Boston Celtics face a must-win scenario on Friday night, as they travel to Milwaukee to face the defending NBA Champion Bucks in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series. It is not yet known whether or not the Celtics will have their starting center, Robert Williams III, in the lineup in this crucial […]

The Boston Celtics are looking to avoid elimination on Friday when they head to Milwaukee for Game 6 against the Bucks. Down 3-2, the Celtics need to pick up a road win, but may be without a key contributor for the game. According to Chris Forsberg, the Celtics have listed Robert Williams as questionable for […]

The Boston Celtics are tied 2-2 in their Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Milwaukee Bucks. After going 1-1 at home and 1-1 away, the Celtics are back playing host for Game 5. However, they got a rough injury update less than two hours before tip-off. According to Ime Udoka, Robert Williams is out for […]

The Boston Celtics earned one of the most important impressive victories of the playoffs without Robert Williams III. As the league’s most competitive second-round series shifts to Boston for a best-of-three between the Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks, there’s a chance Ime Udoka’s team will be back at full strength. The Celtics revealed their official injury […]

The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks are slated to face off in a pivotal Game 4 NBA Playoff matchup on Monday. Trailing two-games-to-one, the Celtics are in need of a victory to avoid falling into nearly insurmountable deficit against the defending champions. Their quest to do so was dealt a brutal blow after the latest […]

The Boston Celtics were pummeled by the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 on Sunday of the Eastern Conference semifinals, losing 101-89. It was a rather poor performance from the same team who just wiped the floor with the Brooklyn Nets and they will be looking to respond on Tuesday in Game 2. Meanwhile, big man […]

The Boston Celtics are getting banged up by the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the conference semifinals series. After Marcus Smart suffered injuries to both his shoulder and quad, Robert Williams became the next player to get hurt in an NBA playoffs series already defined by injuries. Williams got kicked in the privates by […]

The Boston Celtics are 2-0 against the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. And, things just seem to be getting better and better for the Boston team. News broke Friday that Robert Williams would be returning to the lineup. The starting center hasn’t played since he suffered a torn meniscus […]

The Boston Celtics are 2-0 in their 2022 NBA Playoffs first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets. They’ve dominated the floor despite not having starting center Robert Williams available. Now, with Williams expected to make his 2022 playoff debut in Game 3, the Celtics are looking better than ever. The news of Williams’ return broke Friday, […]

The Boston Celtics got a hard-fought victory against the Brooklyn Nets in Game 2, erasing a 17-point deficit in the win. The Celtics took a 2-0 series lead with the win. If that wasn’t good news enough, the Celtics got even better news on Friday. It was initially reported that Boston’s center Robert Williams could […]

The Boston Celtics have been forced to play the greater portion of a month without Robert Williams. Their starting center suffered a torn meniscus on March 27, and has been out of commission and recovering ever since. Fortunately, the Celtics have been able to hold their own in their first series of the playoffs against […]