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Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka provided an update to the likelihood of big man Robert Williams returning from injury in the first round against the Brooklyn Nets. Via CelticsBlog’s Keith Smith: “He’s progressing nicely, coming along. But we’re prepared to play a series without him. If we get a surprise and he’s back early, that […]

The Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets will face off in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Both teams, though, are also keeping their eyes on the sidelines. Ben Simmons and Robert Williams are looking to bounce back from injury and help their teams advance in the NBA playoffs. Williams has been one of the […]

The Boston Celtics are gearing up for a series versus the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. The Celtics closed the season in a fantastic manner. They had a 17-5 record after the All-Star break, putting them first in the NBA in that regard.   While they started off slow, […]

In a press conference on Wednesday, Boston Celtics’ coach Ime Udoka provided an update on Robert Williams’ injury. The 24-year-old Defensive Player of the Year candidate tore the meniscus in his left knee late last month. He underwent surgery soon after, and his availability for the playoffs was initially murky at best. But a week […]

The Boston Celtics have lost one of their most crucial pieces to injury in big man Robert Williams. However, the good news for them is that Williams’ knee injury isn’t as serious as originally thought. Williams tore the meniscus in his left knee in last Sunday’s 134-112 victory at home over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He […]

Robert Williams developing into one of the best defensive centers in the NBA has been a key reason for the Boston Celtics turning their season around. His versatility and impact near the basket have helped propel the Celtics to one of the best records in the league in the second half of the season. Unfortunately […]

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams underwent surgery for a torn meniscus on Wednesday morning, and his timetable to return is four to six weeks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Williams will miss the rest of the season and likely the entire first round of the playoffs, but this timeline would give him the opportunity to […]

The Boston Celtics’ championship aspirations suffered a major blow when starting center Robert Williams III tore the meniscus in his left knee during a victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday evening. Williams, the anchor in the middle of the NBA’s top-rated defense, is out indefinitely and will undergo surgery to repair his meniscus. Williams […]

The red-hot Boston Celtics were delivered a tough blow when it was revealed that young big man Robert Williams tore his meniscus. Williams will undergo surgery on his knee, but it’s still unclear what kind of surgery he will get. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer says “there’s no set timetable for Williams’ return this season,” and […]

In a matter of just over three months, the Boston Celtics have gone from 11th place in the Eastern Conference to first. This team is firing on all cylinders right now, much in part to their top-ranked defense. However, they’ve been handed a devastating blow with the playoffs approaching. Per Shams, big man Robert Williams, […]

The Boston Celtics earned a crucial win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Jayson Tatum led the charge with his 54 points as the Celtics won their 39th game of the season, fending off the barrage of scoring from Kevin Durant. While Tatum will take home most of the credit for Boston’s win, the superstar […]

Boston Celtics guard Dennis Schroder could be moved at the NBA Trade Deadline, with the Milwaukee Bucks reportedly interested. The defending champions have been discussing a deal with the C’s involving Donte DiVincenzo, per Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, but there has been one roadblock is the possible idea of a swap. Celtics big man […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart sees that the sky is the limit for center Robert Williams as an all-around defensive talent. In speaking following the Celtics’ key 113-103 home win against the Charlotte Hornets, Smart touched on what he said to Williams during the game, where he also lauded the fourth-year center’s growing prowess as […]

The Boston Celtics got a good one in Robert Williams III. The young center has been solid for the team for his entire career. The biggest highlight for him, though, came in a huge win over the Phoenix Suns. Robert Williams posted a triple-double of 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, along with 5 […]

Robert Williams’ first career triple-double helped the Boston Celtics beat the mighty Phoenix Suns on New Year’s Eve by a score of 123-108. He recorded 10 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. His fantastic stat line also included five blocks, two steals and zero missed shots. Williams recording the most assists in a game that […]

As teams are gearing for trades before the end of the year, recent rumors might provide a glimpse of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s situation with the Celtics. The Celtics are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference, with a 14-14 win-loss record. However, questions regarding Boston’s capability have risen over the years, centering around Brown […]

Robert Williams of the Boston Celtics just threw down a monster flush on Anthony Davis in the first quarter as the Celtics take on the Los Angeles Lakers. TIMELORD. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/V3xlA0u6r1 — Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) December 8, 2021 Boston currently has an early 19-12 lead and will look to continue to do so after Williams […]

In a battle between two of the premier franchises in the NBA, the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers went back and forth Wednesday night. It was not one of the household names that came to the rescue either, it was The Time Lord, Robert Williams. In what was a defensive battle all night, Williams’ […]

The Boston Celtics are slowly pulling themselves back together following an underwhelming start this season. On Wednesday, the Celtics managed to bounced back from the dramatic loss to the Dallas Mavericks with a 104-888 win over the Toronto Raptors. Jayson Tatum led all Celtics scorers with his 22 points but it was Robert Williams III’s […]

The Boston Celtics love themselves a two-center lineup. Per NBC Sports Boston reporter Chris Forsberg, Al Horford will start alongside Robert Williams in the frontcourt. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart round out the starting five that head coach Ime Udoka said will be the starting unit going forward. Smart, Brown, Tatum, Al, and […]

The Boston Celtics lost their season opener against the New York Knicks in a crazy, back-and-forth affair that went took two overtimes to settle. Despite being handed their first defeat, there’s a lot the Celtics should be encouraged by. One huge positive was the play of Robert Williams aka Time Lord. The Celtics big man […]

The Boston Celtics are coming off a disappointing .500 season that saw them finish seventh seed in the Eastern Conference before losing to the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the playoffs. Brad Stevens went from head coach to president of basketball operations and added new pieces to complement the system of newly hired […]

The Boston Celtics had a turbulent season last year. After trying to find a permanent third star in Kemba Walker, it was visible that the former Charlotte Hornets guard was not up to the task. Thus, he was traded after the season ended and center Al Horford was brought back to be a veteran presence […]

The Boston Celtics made the Eastern Conference Finals in three of four seasons prior to 2020-21, but things didn’t go as planned for them last season. The C’s were routed by the Kevin Durant-led Nets in five games, with only a gargantuan effort by Jayson Tatum in Game 3, when he scored 50 points, stopping […]

The Boston Celtics could not land a star during the 2021 NBA offseason, but it was nonetheless a busy summer for the franchise. In his first offseason as President of Basketball Operations, former head coach Brad Stevens made multiple trades, hired his own replacement, and signed Schroder to the best value contract of the NBA […]

The Boston Celtics continue to shell out cash this offseason under the new guidance of Brad Stevens. After paying Marcus Smart, the Celtics have now signed center Robert Williams to a surprising extension. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Celtics are giving him a four-year deal worth $54 million despite the fact he only […]

Boston Celtics big man Robert Williams just made all kinds of NBA history in Game 1 against the Brooklyn Nets. But circle back a few hours and he nearly didn’t even play. The Celtics center was questionable for his lingering turf toe issue that’s forced him to miss a good chunk of the regular season. […]

The Boston Celtics’ impressive victory over the Washington Wizards in their play-in tournament matchup could be a costly one. Shooting guard Marcus Smart injured his right ankle after he got tangled up with Bradley Beal in the second quarter, and it could be a lingering issue as they advance in the NBA Playoffs. But after […]

Boston Celtics All-Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are pretty tight on and off the court. Following the Celtics’ 120-11 win over the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden on Wednesday, Tatum was asked who is his favorite teammate to play with. Brown should have been the no-brainer answer for the 23-year-old swingman, right? Wrong. Per […]

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams had quite a special night in their 118-102 win over the Houston Rockets. Williams scored 20 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out eight assists, while shooting 9-of-9 from the field on Friday night. The 6-foot-8 lefty’s performance put him in the same breathe as Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic […]

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams has already seen an increased role within the team, especially after former big man Daniel Theis was dealt at the trade deadline. Williams’ teammate in Jayson Tatum spoke about his continuous development and highlighted his passing skills as an underrated aspect of his game, per Jay King. Jayson Tatum said […]

Starting for the first time all season on Friday evening, Robert Williams seized the opportunity by stuffing the stat sheet in the Boston Celtics’ win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics center tallied just seven points (3-of-5 shooting), but grabbed nine rebounds and dished out a career-best six assists to along with a whopping five […]

As we are now halfway through the 2020-2021 NBA season, we are starting to see lots of young players now prosper in their current roles. With this, the NBA card hobby needs to start keeping an eye out on these four particular prospects that we have listed down below. Given their talent and opportunity, they […]

The NBA fantasy landscape is still feeling the after-effects of Moses Brown parting the red sea to deliver those who picked him up last night to the promised land. With a 10-game slate ahead, there are plenty of opportunities to repent with the help of these five value picks who are waiting to be inserted […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ season hit a bit of a snag when it was revealed that starting center Jusuf Nurkic would miss at least eight weeks with a broken wrist. This came after fellow big man Zach Collins had to go under the knife for another ankle surgery. The Bosnian Beast will be difficult to […]

The Boston Celtics are dealing with an outbreak of COVID-19. Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe reported reserve big man Robert Williams tested positive for the virus. Williams is asymptomatic. Fellow frontcourt players Tristan Thompson and Grant Williams will also have to sit down for a bit, with Himmelsbach noting they have been deemed close contacts. According […]

Boston Celtics big man Robert Williams, AKA Time Lord, had a monster chasedown block on Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic in Game 1 of the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals. Williams’ block was so good that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James — the king of chasedown blocks — probably enjoyed it as well. This […]

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams is having quite the impressive outing on Tuesday evening against the defending NBA Champion Toronto Raptors. While NBA big men have seen their roles evolve over time as the tradition center no longer truly exists in most cases, Williams has continued to show that his skill set can still be […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has garnered a reputation as one of the most versatile defensive players in the NBA. Smart excels on the perimeter, but he has also proven himself capable of switching onto bigger opponents when necessary. Smart’s defensive abilities allows head coach Brad Stevens to run a slew of different rotations, making […]