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Here's what Ime Udoka said about Robert Williams' surgery, potential return this seasonRobert Williams will need surgery on his torn meniscus per Celtics coach Ime Udoka, but the team isn't certain how long he will be out.
Robert Williams III - Surgery on tapCeltics head coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Williams will have surgery to address the torn meniscus in his left knee, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.
ImpactUdoka relayed that a timeline for Williams' return won't be established until doctors determine what type of surgery the center needs, but at a minimum, he'll miss the remainder of the regular season. Williams' availability for the playoffs is murkier, but since any type of procedure will result in a longer recovery period than non-surgical treatment, he appears unlikely to be available for the Celtics' first-round matchup. Daniel Theis will pick up the start at center in Monday's game against the Raptors, but Al Horford -- who is sitting out the contest to attend to a personal matter -- could slide over from power forward to serve as Williams' primary replacement in the starting five.
MARCH 28, 2022ā¢ROTOWIRE
Aaron Nesmith - Joins starting lineupNesmith will start Monday's game against the Raptors, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.
ImpactThe 22-year-old will make his third start of the season with Jayson Tatum (knee) and Jaylen Brown (knee) both out on the second night of a back-to-back set. Nesmith has averaged 7.5 points and 3.3 rebounds over the seven games in which he's played at least 20 minutes this season, so he's a risky streaming option even with Boston short-handed.
MARCH 28, 2022ā¢ROTOWIRE
Ime Udoka: Celtics' center Robert Williams III to have surgery on meniscus tear; may return in 2nd round or later of playoffsNot the worst news, but far from the best.
MARCH 28, 2022ā¢USATODAY.COM
Derrick White - Rejoins starting fiveWhite will start Monday's game at Toronto, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.
ImpactThe 27-year-old has scored in double figures the past three games and will start versus the Raptors with Jayson Tatum (knee) and Jaylen Brown (knee) resting on the second night of a back-to-back set. White has averaged 10.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 26.6 minutes through 19 appearances with Boston but should take on a much more involved role in the offense Monday.
MARCH 28, 2022ā¢ROTOWIRE
Daniel Theis - Starting with Williams outTheis is starting Monday's game against the Raptors, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.
ImpactThe 29-year-old will make his first start since being re-acquired by the Celtics in February, and it could be a more regular role for him down the stretch since Robert Williams (knee) is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus. Theis has averaged 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.9 blocks in 14 games off the bench for Boston but is now poised for a more significant workload.
MARCH 28, 2022ā¢ROTOWIRE
Bigger surprise: Los Angeles Lakers in 10th place in the West or the Boston Celtics atop the East?Both would have been seen as fringe results even just a few months ago.
MARCH 28, 2022ā¢USATODAY.COM
