GRANT WILLIAMS NEWS

Likely to play against Indiana Williams is probable to play in Wednesday's game versus the Pacers due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Williams and Marcus Smart have both contracted an illness, but the 24-year-old forward is expected to play Wednesday. However, Williams will likely move back to the bench with Jayson Tatum (personal) no longer listed on the injury report.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics' Grant Williams says Blake Griffin is 'one of the best teammates I've ever had' The Celtics signed Blake Griffin during training camp.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Banchero scores 31 as Magic win second straight in Boston

Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Admiral Schofield had 11 of his 13 in the fourth quarter to help the Orlando Magic complete a sweep of consecutive games in Boston with a 95-92...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts against Magic Williams will start at power forward Sunday's game against the Magic.

Impact Williams moves to the starting lineup as a replacement for Jayson Tatum (personal). The appointment to the top unit could allow Williams to clear the 30-minute mark Sunday, though the Celtics will have the luxury of using starting center Al Horford at power forward, with Robert Williams available off the bench for the second game in a row after recently making his 2022-23 debut.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why Joe Mazzulla 'trusts' Celtics more than any coach according to Grant Williams Joe Mazzulla did not mince words when talking to the Celtics amid an epic battle against the Lakers and that faith paid off.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Scores 14 points off bench Williams accumulated 14 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Monday's 113-93 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Williams moved back to the bench after starting two games in a row, but he still found ways to produce and make an impact. Even though his game-to-game performances have lacked consistency, the former Tennessee standout has scored 10 or more points in four of his last six outings. He remains a valuable depth option for the Celtics, although that doesn't translate into a lot of fantasy value. He's started just 13 of Boston's 27 contests this season and is averaging 9.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Williams isn't starting Monday's game against the Clippers, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Williams will shift to a bench role after starting Boston's last two contests. Derrick White enters the starting five as the Celtics elect to roll with a smaller lineup.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics' Grant Williams says Brittney Griner release a 'moment in history we'll remember' Brittney Griner is back on U.S. soil after being detained in Russia for months.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Celtics' Grant Williams on ejection vs. Warriors, says he hit ball into stands on accident Grant Williams got a $20,000 fine after being ejected from Saturday's loss to the Warriors.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Celtics' Williams fined $20K for punching ball into stands

The NBA has fined Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams $20,000 for punching the ball into the stands during a game against the Golden State Warriors

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics' Grant Williams fined after hitting ball into stands in Warriors loss Grant Williams was ejected from the game with less than two minutes left.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Boston's Grant Williams fined for spiking ball into stands during loss to Golden State Grant Williams has been fined $20,000 for this incident from Saturday’s loss to the Warriors.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Why Grant Williams Almost Put Hands On Celtics Teammate In Win Vs. Suns Grant Williams didn't take a beating as bad as the Suns did on Wednesday, but did overcome an unintentionally vicious slap from a teammate.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • NESN.COM

Celtics' Jayson Tatum had funny reaction to Grant Williams' stealing his move Grant Williams busted out one of Jayson Tatum's moves in the Celtics' win over the Suns.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Inserted into starting lineup Williams is in the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Impact Williams will replace Derrick White in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game. Williams will start alongside Blake Griffin in the frontcourt.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 points in start Williams ended with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and three steals over 36 minutes during Sunday's 103-92 win over the Nets.

Impact Williams scored seven of his 10 points in nine first-quarter minutes but took just three shots over the final three periods. It was the 11th time in 23 games that he's appeared in the starting lineup for Boston. For the season, the 24-year-old has made 53.6 percent of his shots and 46.0 percent of his threes and is averaging 9.2 points per contest.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Williams will start Sunday's matchup against the Nets, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact With Marcus Smart (hip) out, Williams will enter the starting lineup. Across his previous 10 starts, the reserve big man has averaged 10.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 31.6 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 18 points in loss Williams chipped in 18 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Friday's 120-116 overtime loss to the Heat.

Impact Williams came off the bench Friday and shot efficiently throughout the game. He played the entire overtime period, supplanting Derrick White and playing alongside the other four starters. It was Williams' first time posting double-digit points in his last six contests, ending a five-game streak where he averaged 4.0 points and made just 29.2 percent of his shots.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royal night: Tatum scores 49, Celtics hold off Heat 134-121

Jayson Tatum had eight 3-pointers and scored a season-high 49 points, and the Boston Celtics held off the hot-shooting Miami Heat for a 134-121 victory

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics' Grant Williams 'Excited' After Robert Williams Scrimmage Celtics forward Grant Williams, like many others, was excited to see teammate Robert Williams back on the floor for a scrimmage on Wednesday...

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • NESN.COM

Moves to starting role Sunday Williams will start Sunday against the Wizards, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Williams came off the bench in Boston's last two games against the Mavericks and Kings, but he returns to the starting unit here. Williams has started in eight of his 13 appearances this month, and he's averaging 11.1 points with 5.4 rebounds per game in those starts.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum scores 30; Celtics pull away from Kings, 122-104

Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and the NBA-best Boston Celtics pulled away from the Sacramento Kings for a 122-104 victory

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves back to bench against Dallas Williams isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's matchup with the Mavericks.

Impact Williams will move back to his typical bench role with Derrick White back in the starting five. Williams is averaging 10.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 29.0 minutes across 16 games this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

As Grant Williams stays in starting lineup, Celtics have good problems to solve Grant Williams remained in the starting lineup in Chicago. Will he stay there as the Celtics get fully healthy?

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM