GRANT WILLIAMS NEWS

Back to bench Williams will come off the bench in Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Williams started in both of the Celtics' past two games while Al Horford (knee) was sidelined, but the fourth-year player will return to his familiar bench gig with Horford rejoining the starting five Sunday. Even though Horford and fellow frontcourt starter Robert Williams aren't expected to face significant restrictions Sunday, Grant Williams could still be in store for a sizable reserve role while the Celtics are without Jaylen Brown (face), Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and Marcus Smart (ankle).

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Produces well in start Williams finished Wednesday's 106-99 win over the 76ers with 15 points (5-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal across 39 minutes.

Impact With Robert Williams (ankle) and Al Horford (knee) both sitting out, Grant Williams moved into the starting five following a three-game stint on the bench. While he could be back on the second unit in the likelihood that both Robert Williams and Horford return to the lineup Friday against the Hornets, Grant Williams' outlook for playing time still looks promising after Jaylen Brown exited Wednesday's contest with a facial fracture. The injury is likely to keep Brown out through the All-Star break, so expect the Celtics to turn to players like Williams, Malcolm Brogdon and Sam Hauser to absorb some of Brown's vacated minutes.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Williams will move into the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Williams should get all the run he can handle in this one with both Robert Williams (ankle) and Al Horford (knee) watching from the sidelines, so he could be a quality streamer or low-budget target in daily fantasy leagues. Through 18 starts this season, Williams has produced averages of 10.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.7 triples, 1.7 assists and just 1.3 turnovers per contest.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Celtics Trade Grant Williams? Chatter Reportedly 'Starting to Grow' The NBA Trade Deadline is quickly approaching and there’s sure to be plenty of chatter before it’s all said and done. The Boston Celtics hav...

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Celtics trade rumors: Grant Williams drawing interest ahead of deadline (report) Grant Williams is a big part of the Celtics rotation but he could be used to land an upgrade.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Quiet off bench Williams finished Wednesday's 139-96 win over the Nets with six points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds and one block across 17 minutes.

Impact Robert Williams returned to the starting lineup after missing the last game with an ankle injury, shifting Grant Williams back to the bench for this one. His fantasy value and workload will take a hit with Robert back in the mix, although it's usually a good idea to look his way for streaming purposes when the Celtics are on a back-to-back. However, their next one isn't until Feb. 15.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Williams will join the second unit for Wednesday's game against Brooklyn.

Impact Williams drew the starting nod last time out with Robert Williams (ankle) and Marcus Smart (ankle) sidelined. However, with Robert Williams back in action, Grant Williams will return to his usual bench role. In his last 10 appearances with the reserves, Williams has averaged 8.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 23.6 minutes.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Lakers Williams will start Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Williams gets the nod with Robert Williams (ankle) sidelined and Marcus Smart (ankle) out as well. In Grant Williams' past five starts, he's averaged 9.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 35.8 minutes.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slides to second unit Williams will come off the bench in Thursday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Williams saw the spot start with Al Horford (back) out but will return to the second unit with Horford active. In 31 bench appearances, Williams has averaged 8.3 points and 4.5 rebounds over 25.1 minutes.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Heat Williams is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Heat.

Impact Williams gets the nod at power forward Tuesday and will start in place of Blake Griffin, who got the nod Monday against the Magic. Williams has made 16 starts this season and is averaging 10.3 points with 5.1 rebounds across 32.3 minutes per contest in that span.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grant Williams is a prime example of how the Celtics are deep thinkers when it comes to shooting - The Boston Globe The Celtics are on pace to take more than 3,400 3-pointers this season, which would be the third most attempts by a team in league history.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Strong showing off bench Williams supplied 25 points (7-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 34 minutes during Saturday's 106-104 win over Toronto.

Impact With Jayson Tatum (wrist) out and both Marcus Smart (ankle) and Robert Williams (knee) exiting the contest early, Grant Williams saw an increased role off the bench and was efficient from downtown en route to a new season-high scoring haul. When the reserve forward plays at least 30 minutes (19 games), he's averaged 11.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 34.6 minutes per contest. With that in mind, Williams could make for an interesting streaming option in Monday's game in Orlando if all of Tatum, Smart and Williams are sidelined.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grant Williams has career-high 25, Celtics' streak reaches 9

Grant Williams scored a career-high 25 points, Jaylen Brown had 27 and the Boston Celtics overcame the absence of leading scorer Jayson Tatum to extend their winning streak to nine...

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grant Williams Encourages All to Experience the Love of 'The Embrace' BOSTON – Grant Williams grabbed a microphone ahead of Wednesday night’s tip-off against the New Orleans Pelicans and sent a powerful message...

JANUARY 16, 2023 • NBA.COM

Heads to bench Saturday Williams is not starting Saturday against the Hornets, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Williams will head to the bench to make way for Al Horford. The former Tennessee standout is averaging 8.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game when coming off the bench.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting lineup Williams is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.

Impact Williams will replace Robert Williams (knee) in the starting lineup Wednesday. The 24-year-old Grant Williams is averaging 10.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 31.1 minutes across his previous 14 starts.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits for season-high 20 Williams ended with 20 points (8-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 37 minutes off the bench during Monday's 107-99 victory over Chicago.

Impact It was the best scoring performance of the season for the fourth-year forward, who finished second only to Jayson Tatum (32) for the team lead. Williams' production has been erratic lately however, and over the last 10 games he's scored in double digits only three times, averaging 7.8 points, 5.1 boards, 1.5 assists and 1.3 threes in 24.0 minutes per night off the bench.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics top Bulls 107-99, improve NBA's best record to 29-12

Jayson Tatum scored 32 points, Jaylen Brown added 19 as the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 107-99 Monday night and reached the midway point of their season with the NBA’s be...

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Top 5 Plays from Thursday's Celtics-Mavericks Game Grant Williams’ putting Christian Wood in the spin cycle, Derrick White denying Spencer Dinwiddie at the rim, beautiful ball movement creati...

JANUARY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Serves up a donut Tuesday Williams registered zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 16 minutes during Tuesday's 150-117 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Williams was a non-factor in the loss, logging just 16 minutes in what was easily the Celtics' worst loss of the season. After a period of relevance earlier in the season, Williams has tailed off of late, barely putting up top-200 value over the past two weeks. His on-court value is undeniable, but unfortunately, it doesn't often translate into tangible fantasy production.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum, Brown score 29 each and Celtics beat Clippers 116-110

Jayson Tatum had 29 points and 11 rebounds, Jaylen Brown also scored 29 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Clippers 116-110

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Win or lose, Joe Mazzulla's mindset won't change. And the Celtics love it One unusual tactic? “He calls a timeout, and sometimes he doesn’t even say any words,” Grant Williams said.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Strong game off bench Sunday Williams ended with 11 points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals over 26 minutes during Sunday's 139-118 victory over the Bucks.

Impact Williams has been alternating between a bench role and a few starts here and there, but he's been playing off the bench most of the time in the last few weeks. He's scored in double digits in three of his last seven appearances (one start) and is averaging 9.7 points per game in that span, but the inconsistency of his role makes him a tough player to throttle regularly in most fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics' Grant Williams explains 3-point shimmy tribute to friend in win over Bucks Grant Williams sent a special message to a friend with a unique celebration during the Celtics' Christmas day win.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Available Wednesday Williams (illness) is available Wednesday against the Pacers, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Williams was listed as probable ahead of Wednesday's matchup due to a non-COVID illness, but he'll be able to play through the ailment. He started Sunday's game against Orlando with Jayson Tatum (personal) sidelined but should return to a bench role Wednesday since Tatum will be back in action.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE