SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
ROBERT WILLIAMS III #35 - CENTER - PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
10.2 PPG •
6.5 RPG •
1.5 APG
10.2 PPG
6.5 RPG
1.5 APG
Celtics' Robert Williams III ranked in CBS Sports' top 10 NBA centers for 2022-23 “The biggest challenge left for Williams is staying healthy,” CBS Sports.
Mazzulla says Celtics need time to heal in wake of Udoka ban
The Celtics were supposed to enter the preseason as one of the favorites to emerge from the Eastern Conference on the heels of their surprise run to the NBA Finals last season unde...SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robert Williams Undergoes Arthroscopic Procedure on Left Knee, Expected to Return to Basketball Activities in 8-12 Weeks Robert Williams’ ramp-up to the regular season revealed he needed to get his left knee examined. It’s the same knee on which he underwent a...
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Celtics' Williams out 8-12 weeks after latest knee surgery
Celtics center Robert Williams III is expected to miss at least two months after undergoing surgery on the left knee that caused him to miss time during Boston’s NBA Finals run las...SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Undergoes surgery, out 8-12 weeks Williams (knee) is expected to be sidelined for 8-to-12 weeks after undergoing a successful arthroscopic procedure on his left knee.
Impact While the surgery was deemed a success, it appears that Williams' recovery will take a bit longer than the 4-to-6 week timetable that was initially provided. With the Celtics' big man not expected to return to basketball activities until mid-November at the earliest, Grant Williams and Al Horford figure to handle the bulk of Boston's frontcourt responsibilities until Williams is cleared to return.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Signing a Big Name Free-Agent Center Reportedly Not in Celtics' Plans Even before Tuesday’s news that Robert Williams is undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee, the Celtics were thin at the cente...
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Hopefully Robert Williams III is only suffering a small setback, but this isn't the first one He rushed back for the 2022 playoffs and now he has to hope that decision didn’t shorten his career
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM
Celtics Waive Former First-Round Pick, Might They Fill That Roster Spot with More Traditional Center? Less than three hours after ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news that Robert Williams is undergoing an arthroscopic knee procedure, the...
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Robert Williams Out 4-6 Weeks Due to Arthroscopic Procedure on Left Knee In late March, Robert Williams suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee. After undergoing a partial left knee meniscectomy, the Timelord re...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Set for arthroscopic knee surgery Williams will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee that is expected to require 4-to-6 weeks for recovery, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Williams had meniscus surgery in March for a previous knee issue but played through the playoffs. It's an odd time for the big man to undergo the procedure with the preseason and regular season approaching, with the timetable setting him for a return date, at the earliest, near the Celtics' Opening Night contest versus the 76ers. If he's not ready to open 2022-23, Grant Williams and Malcolm Brogdon are the primary options to join the starting unit.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Examining How the Celtics Might Manage Their Center Rotation Last season, Celtics starters Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams, and Al Horford boasted the league’s highest net rat...
AUGUST 24, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Should be fully healthy at camp Williams has no long-term concerns with his knee and he should be 100 percent for the start of training camp, Brian Robb of MassLive.com reports.
Impact Williams dealt with some lingering knee soreness throughout the playoffs last season, but he avoided surgery for the issue and has had a full offseason to recover. There seems to be minimal concern about the issue at this point, so look for Williams to resume his duties as the team's starting center in 2022-23.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Should Celtics move Robert Williams in Kevin Durant trade?
Should the Boston Celtics include Robert Williams III in a trade package for Kevin Durant?AUGUST 12, 2022
Celtics' Robert Williams not available in Kevin Durant trade negotiations (report) The Celtics are not considering dealing their young center as a part of a trade package for Kevin Durant.
AUGUST 11, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Kyler Murray, Trey Lance top 'Under Duress' list
It's a front office affair on Chris Broussard's 'Under Duress' list. See who he's eyeing closely as August approaches.JULY 28, 2022
Robert Williams knee injury will only need rest this offseason to heal: 'Credit to him for playing through it' Rob Williams played through knee pain during the NBA Finals and his recovery plan is quite simple.
JUNE 17, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Celtics Center Robert Williams Available for Game 6 Boston’s defensive anchor will play on Thursday night as the Celtics look to keep their title hopes alive.
JUNE 17, 2022 • SI.COM
Good to go for Game 6 Celtics coach Ime Udoka confirmed Thursday that Williams (knee) will remain in the starting lineup for Thursday's Game 6 against the Warriors, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports.
Impact Williams has played through knee soreness for most of the playoffs, so it's not much of a surprise that he'll make a 10th consecutive start as the Celtics look to even up the series at 3-3 on Thursday. He's averaged 7.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 25.0 minutes per game during the Finals, and he should see his usual workload in Game 6 with the Celtics trying to extend the series.
JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Thomas Reacts to Report About Robert Williams's Injury The former Celtics point guard was traded after a significant hip injury in 2017.
JUNE 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Questionable for Game 6 Williams (knee) is questionable for Thursday's Game 6 against the Warriors.
Impact Williams continues to nurse knee soreness but has appeared in nine straight games. In the Finals, he's averaged 7.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 25.0 minutes.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Golden State looks to clinch NBA Finals against Boston in game 6
The Golden State Warriors look to clinch the NBA Finals over the Boston Celtics in game sixJUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Celtics' Robert Williams available for Game 5 of Finals against Warriors Rob Williams continues to be healthy enough to play in the Finals.
JUNE 13, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Cleared to play Williams (knee) will be available to play in Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Impact Williams was tagged as questionable due to a knee injury, but he's been given the green light to run the floor and should make his fifth straight start in the Finals. He's averaging 6.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.0 blocks in the first four games of the series.
JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Game 5 Williams is questionable for Monday's Game 5 against the Warriors due to left knee soreness, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Williams has played through his knee injury during the first four games of the NBA Finals, but he tweaked his knee during Friday's Game 4. However, coach Ime Udoka said Sunday that he's "optimistic" the center will be available Monday.
JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
