ROBERT WILLIAMS III NEWS

Won't play in Game 5 Williams (knee) will not play in Wednesday's Game 5 against Milwaukee, Andrew Lopez of ESPN reports.

Impact Williams missed Game 4 with inflammation and soreness in his left knee, and while the Celtics say the swelling has gone down, the big man is still battling some discomfort. Williams underwent surgery in late-March to repair a torn meniscus in the same knee, so it's no surprise to see the Celtics operating with caution. Expect Al Horford to slide up to center while Grant Williams starts at the four, as was the case in Game 4 on Monday.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pivotal Game 5s on tap for Bucks-Celtics, Warriors-Grizzlies

The playoff resurgence of Al Horford has helped the Boston Celtics regain home-court advantage in their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Milwaukee Bucks

MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Game 5 Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Bucks.

Impact Williams was a surprise inactive for Game 4 due to knee soreness after appearing in five straight games following a month-long absence due to meniscus surgery. The positive news is that the talented big man hasn't experienced a setback and is instead just dealing with general soreness, though Boston will likely be extremely cautious with Williams -- who signed a four-year, $48 million extension this offseason.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics, Bucks face off with series tied 2-2

The Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks are in a 2-2 series tie in the Eastern Conference second round

MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Horford, Tatum help Celtics even series with 116-108 victory

Al Horford and Jayson Tatum scored 30 points each and led the Boston Celtics’ fourth-quarter comeback in a 116-108 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks that tied their Eastern Conferen...

MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics' Robert Williams won't play Game 4 against Bucks

Boston Celtics big man Robert Williams won’t play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal against Milwaukee on Tuesday because of soreness in his surgically repaired left kne...

MAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics' Robert Williams (knee) out for Game 4 Boston Celtics center Robert Williams is out for Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks due to left knee soreness.

MAY 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Celtics' Robert Williams out for Game 4 vs. Bucks because of left knee soreness The Celtics will be without their big man in Game 4 on Monday

MAY 9, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Robert Williams ruled out for Game 5 against bucks Jay King: Robert Williams is out today with left knee soreness, per the Celtics. That’s the knee on which he recently underwent surgery.Sour...

MAY 9, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Ruled out for Game 4 with sore knee Williams (knee) will not play in Monday's Game 4 against Milwaukee due to soreness in his left knee, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams has taken some hits throughout the series, but coming out of Game 3 his head was the primary concern after he appeared to hit it on the floor during a defensive stand in the third quarter. As it turns out, Williams is battling discomfort in his left knee -- the same one on which he underwent surgery in late-March to address a torn meniscus. After missing roughly three weeks, Williams returned to action midway through the Celtics' first-round series against the Nets and had played in five straight games entering Monday night. The big man finished Game 3 on Saturday with 10 points, five rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals in 23 minutes. In Williams' absence, Grant Williams will move into the starting lineup alongside Al Horford for Game 4.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks edge Celtics 103-101 after frantic final second

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 42 points and made the go-ahead basket with 44.3 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood a frantic flurry of shots in the final seconds to beat...

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns Saturday Williams (head) returned during the third quarter of Saturday's Game 3 at Milwaukee, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams spent most of the third quarter in the locker room after a blow to the head from Bobby Portis. However, he's avoided anything serious and checked back into the game.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to locker room Williams appeared to be hit in the head and went to the locker room during the third quarter of Saturday's Game 3 at Milwaukee, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Williams is potentially being assessed for a concussion, as he stayed down on the court for a bit before walking to the locker room. He should be considered questionable to return.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production in loss Williams amassed six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 101-89 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Williams returned to the starting lineup for the first time since having knee surgery, and while he made his presence felt defensively, he struggled to offer any consistent production. The big man will look to bounce back in Game 2 on Tuesday.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giannis triple-double helps Bucks beat Celtics 101-89

Giannis Antetokounmpo had his second career postseason triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 101-89 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their second-round playoff...

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start Game 1 Williams (knee) will start Sunday's Game 1 matchup with the Bucks, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams appeared in each of the last two games of the Celtics' opening-round sweep, but he operated off the bench and played 15.0 minutes per game. However, Boston head coach Ime Udoka said Williams will be back in the starting lineup and have his usual workload Sunday. During the regular season, Williams averaged 10.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 2.0 assists in 29.6 minutes per game.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Confident Celtics feel ready for challenge of Giannis, Bucks

The only team to register a first-round sweep, the Boston Celtics enter their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup with the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks loaded with confiden...

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Should Giannis feel disrespected that Bucks are underdogs?

The Bucks are underdogs heading into their matchup with the Celtics. Is that disrespectful to Giannis Antetokounmpo?

APRIL 28, 2022

Celtics won't Fear the Deer, or any team after sweeping Nets

Even as they rolled through the second half of their schedule, the Boston Celtics knew there was a notion they should lose

APRIL 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis' Ja Morant wins NBA's Most Improved Player award

Ja Morant has been named the NBA's Most Improved Player

APRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will be limited to 24 minutes Celtics head coach Ime Udoka said Williams (knee) will come off the bench and get in "the 24 [minute] range" during Monday's Game 4 against the Nets, Jay King of The Athletic repor...

Impact As expected, Williams experienced zero setbacks during his return to action in Game 3, so he'll get a slight bump in his minutes restriction for the potential closeout Game 4. The star big man posted two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 16 minutes during his first game in almost a month. When Williams has played between 20-24 minutes this season (13 games), he's averaged 7.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 assists.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

As Nets try to hang on vs Celtics, Embiid, 76ers can move on

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are struggling against Boston, and Ben Simmons won’t be available to help them Monday with the Brooklyn Nets’ season on the brink

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No issues following Game 3 return Celtics head coach Ime Udoka said Sunday that Williams (knee) had "no problems at all" after his return to action during Saturday's Game 3 win over the Nets, Jay King of The Athlet...

Impact Williams returned to action Saturday for the first time since suffering a torn meniscus at the end of March and posted two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 16 minutes. The star big man came off the bench and was limited as expected, but Udoka's comments suggest that Williams could return to his usual 30-minute-per-game role during Game 4. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported before Game 3 that if everything went smoothly during Williams' initial return, the expectation was that he'd resume a significant minutes load for Monday's Game 4.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Boston looks to finish off series against Brooklyn in game 4

The Boston Celtics look to clinch theEastern Conference first round over the Brooklyn Nets in game four

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown lead Celtics to Game 3 win over Nets

Jayson Tatum scored 39 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 3-0 series lead over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.

APRIL 24, 2022