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Tatum, Brown combine for 62, Celtics beat Kings 126-97

Jayson Tatum made seven 3-pointers and scored 32 points, Jaylen Brown added 30 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Sacramento Kings for the second time this season, 126-97

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays 18 minutes despite illness Williams totaled seven points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 18 minutes during Friday's 114-103 win over the Pistons.

Impact Williams was listed as questionable due to an illness ahead of Friday's matchup, but he was still able to suit up for a 35th straight appearance. He produced right around his season averages, though he did play fewer than 20 minutes for just the second time since Feb. 11. Either way, the illness shouldn't impact his availability or production moving forward.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Williams (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams will push through the illness to play Friday, which will mark his 35th straight appearance. During this stretch, he's averaged 7.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 25.4 minutes.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Williams is questionable due to an illness for Friday's game against the Pistons, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Williams hasn't missed a game since Christmas, and since then, he's averaged 7.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 25.4 minutes. If he sits out, more minutes could be in store for Derrick White, Kelan Martin and potentially Daniel Theis.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in win Williams totaled seven points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 115-101 win over the Hornets.

Impact Grant co-led Boston in plus-minus, recording a strong plus-22 during his time on the floor. He and Derrick White were the only players utilized for sizable roles off the bench. Williams isn't overly incorporated into the offense, nor is he a consistent scorer in general, but the 23-year-old can be a viable source of rebounds and triples in good matchups.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum nets 37, leads Celtics past Morant, Grizzlies 120-107

Jayson Tatum scored 19 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter on his 24th birthday, leading the Boston Celtics past the Memphis Grizzlies 120-107

MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brad Stevens Not Surprised By Grant Williams' Improved Outside Shooting Brad Stevens could see Grant Williams' offensive performance for the Boston Celtics coming from a mile away.

MARCH 3, 2022 • NESN.COM

Matches season-high 18 points Williams amassed 18 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 107-98 win over the Hawks.

Impact Williams has stepped his game up lately, scoring in double figures in five of the past six games, and Tuesday's 18 points matched his season high. It's possible he sees an increased workload if Jaylen Brown (ankle) is forced to miss any time.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum scores 33 to help Celtics push past Hawks 107-98

Jayson Tatum had 33 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to help the Boston Celtics rally in the second half and beat the Atlanta Hawks 107-98

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to bench role Williams will come off the bench Tuesday against the Hawks.

Impact Williams started Sunday's 128-107 loss to the Pacers and totaled only four points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one steal and one block in 34 minutes. He'll move back to the bench Tuesday with Al Horford rejoining Boston's starting five.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoining starting lineup Williams will start Sunday's game at Indiana, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams came off the bench the past two games after starting the previous two contests, and he produced in both roles during that four-game stretch with averages of 13.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 30.8 minutes. Al Horford will have his minutes managed Sunday, so Williams will make his 16th start of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brown, Tatum lead Celtics to revenge win over Pistons

Jaylen Brown scored 27 points and Jayson Tatum added 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 113-104

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics Notebook: Jayson Tatum didn't want to alley-oop to Grant Williams and more The Celtics have one of the best defenses in the league, and they're looking plenty reliable.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Jayson Tatum did not feel comfortable throwing Grant Williams a lob: 5 takeaways from Celtics vs. Nets Jayson Tatum didn't feel comfortable throwing Grant Williams a lob during the Celtics' blowout win over the Nets, plus more takeaways.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • BOSTON.COM

Back to bench Thursday Williams will come off the bench Thursday against Brooklyn, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact With Robert Williams returning to the court after a two-game absence prior to the break, Grant Williams will shift to the bench after starting the previous two games. He's averaging 7.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 23.2 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics Mailbag: Bradley Beal trade pursuit, TPE possibilities, Grant Williams extension scenarios Answering all your questions about the Celtics heading into the All-Star Break

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Another double-figure performance Williams notched 17 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 41 minutes during Wednesday's 112-111 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Williams has drawn back-to-back starts in place of Robert Williams (calf) and has scored in double figures in each of those games. The third-year forward's 17 points were his highest total since a Dec. 13 win over the Bucks. On the season, Williams is averaging 7.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 23.2 minutes per game and is expected to return to his usual bench role following the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons end 8-game skid, Celtics' 9-game winning streak

Jerami Grant hit the winning basket and scored 24 points to help the Detroit Pistons end an eight-game losing streak and the Boston Celtics’ nine-game winning streak, 112-111 on We...

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 12 points in start Williams ended with 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 135-87 victory over Philadelphia.

Impact Williams was lights out from three en route to 12 points during his first start since Jan. 19. The third-year big man will likely draw another start Wednesday against the Pistons, as Robert Williams (calf) has been deemed doubtful for the Celtics' final contest before the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Williams will start Tuesday's matchup against the 76ers.

Impact With Robert Williams out with a calf injury, the forward will make his 14th start of the season and first one since Jan. 19. Across his previous 13 starts, Grant Williams averaged 10.6 points and 4.5 rebounds in 29.4 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum scores 38, Celtics rally past Hawks for 8th win in row

Jayson Tatum scored 38 points and led a third-quarter surge that sent the Boston Celtics past the Atlanta Hawks 105-95 for their eighth straight win

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meaningful production in victory Williams produced 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 24 minutes during Monday's 122-92 victory over Miami.

Impact Williams managed to contribute across the board in the victory, continuing what has been a solid campaign for the Celtics' version of Mr. Fix-It. While he rarely blows up, he is often the first player to be called upon when a primary piece goes down with an injury. He is a highly efficient scorer from the perimeter and can chip in on the defensive end of the floor. Managers in deeper formats could certainly do worse if looking for a multi-cat specialist.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum, Brown lead Celtics in 128-75 laugher over Kings

Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and Jaylen Brown had 30 points and 10 rebounds before both rested the entire fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics routed the Sacramento Kings 128-75

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 10 off bench Williams closed Sunday's 116-87 win over Washington with 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block over 22 minutes.

Impact Williams is quietly in the midst of a solid four-game stretch, averaging 9.8 points on 50.0 percent shooting while connecting on multiple threes in each game. Most Celtics took a backseat to Jayson Tatum (51 points, 18-28 FG) on Sunday, while Williams remains nothing more than a rotation piece at the moment.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 in spot start Williams produced 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds and two blocks over 25 minutes during Monday's 104-92 victory over New Orleans.

Impact With Robert Williams (personal) unavailable, Grant drew his first start since Jan. 2. He posted a meager stat line, but it was easily his best performance since Dec. 31. The third-year pro is averaging just 7.0 points and 3.2 rebounds across 22.5 minutes this season and doesn't warrant much fantasy consideration, even when the Celtics are without a core player or two.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE