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Bam Adebayo has 30 points, Heat rallies past Celtics 98-95

Bam Adebayo had 30 points and 15 rebounds, including the jump shot that put Miami ahead to stay with 20.4 seconds remaining, and the Heat rallied from 14 down to beat the Boston Ce...

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start against MIA Williams (knee) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Heat.

Impact Williams is back after missing Monday's game against Orlando due to a knee injury, and he gets the nod at center with Al Horford (back) out. This will be Williams' sixth start of the season, and he is averaging 7.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in those contests.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Tuesday Williams (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game versus the Heat.

Impact Williams sat out Monday's first game of the Celtics' back-to-back set to rest the left knee, but the big man is set to retake his spot in the starting unit Tuesday. With most of the team's regular starting five slated to sit, Williams may be counted on for additional offensive output against the Heat.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Williams (knee) will miss Monday's game against the Magic due to injury management, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Celtics will opt to play it safe with Williams after he hyperextended his surgically repaired left knee in the last game. Considering Monday's tilt is the first of a back-to-back set and Williams is ruled out for management purposes rather than an injury, fantasy managers can take a deep breath knowing that Williams probably will not miss an extended period of time. Grant Williams is the favorite to step into the starting five sans-Williams, while Luke Kornet figures to see more run.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game in Orlando, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Though the Celtics attributed Williams' early departure in Saturday's 106-104 win over the Raptors to a hyperextended left knee, the center is appearing on the injury report for Monday with a listing of "left knee injury management." Given that Monday marks the front end of a back-to-back set, Williams is still probably more likely than not to sit out, but his questionable designation for the contest at least inspires hope that he'll avoid a long-term absence with his surgically repaired knee. If Williams is sidelined Monday, Grant Williams would likely be the top candidate to make a start in the frontcourt alongside Al Horford.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Top 5 Plays from Saturday's Celtics-Raptors Game A Robert Williams rejection turning into a Jaylen Brown layup, the set Boston ran on what proved the game-winner, and Al Horford stealing To...

JANUARY 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

The Top 5 Plays from Saturday's Celtics-Raptors Game A Robert Williams rejection turning into a Jaylen Brown layup, the set Boston ran on what proved the game-winner, and Al Horford stealing To...

JANUARY 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Grant Williams has career-high 25, Celtics' streak reaches 9

Grant Williams scored a career-high 25 points, Jaylen Brown had 27 and the Boston Celtics overcame the absence of leading scorer Jayson Tatum to extend their winning streak to nine...

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics G Smart, C Williams leave injured against Raptors

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart and center Robert Williams both missed the second half against Toronto because of injuries

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will not return Saturday Williams will not return to Saturday's game against the Raptors after hyperextending his left knee, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Jaylen Brown appeared to fall into Williams' leg earlier in the contest, but Williams remained in the game and looked to be at or near full strength. However, with Marcus Smart (ankle) also exiting the game and the Celtics down seven at halftime, the team did not want to risk further injury to the left knee that Williams had surgery on in September. If Williams is forced to miss time, Al Horford would see more run at the five while Grant Williams and Luke Kornet would be in line for more minutes. Robert Williams' next chance to play will come Monday in Orlando.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records third double-double Williams produced 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Thursday's 121-118 overtime win over the Warriors.

Impact Williams was highly productive in Thursday's big win over the Warriors, knocking down five of six shot attempts for 11 points in the first half to go along with five rebounds. He added just one more bucket after the break but collected another six boards, three of which came on the offensive end, to notch his third double-double of the season. Williams has now collected double-digit rebounds in two of his last three, while his 14 points in the contest were a season high.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 27 minutes in victory Williams supplied eight points (4-5 FG), nine rebounds, three assists and one block over 27 minutes during Monday's 130-118 win over Charlotte.

Impact Williams has now played at least 27 minutes in three straight games, an indication that he is slowly getting back to full health. While his production remains somewhat underwhelming, he is still the 73rd-ranked player in standard formats over the past two weeks. Assuming he remains healthy, managers should view this as his floor moving forward, a terrific launching pad for what could be a strong finish to the season.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws another start Williams is starting Thursday's game against the Nets, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Williams missed his team's last matchup Wednesday against the Pelicans due to a knee injury, but he's been cleared to run the floor Thursday and will draw the start with Al Horford (rest) out of the mix. Williams put up six points and added seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 23 minutes during his last start Monday.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left off injury report Williams (knee) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Nets, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Williams will play Thursday after sitting the first leg of the team's back-to-back. The 25-year-old big man will likely enter the starting lineup with Al Horford (rest) out. Williams is averaging 6.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and 1.7 assists in 22.0 minutes across his last three appearances.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest on Who's in and Who's Out for Wednesday's Celtics-Pelicans Game Wednesday’s matchup between the Celtics and Pelicans represents the start of the first back-to-back Boston’s had since Robert Williams made...

JANUARY 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Won't play against New Orleans Williams (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.

Impact Williams has been downgraded from questionable to out due to right knee injury management. Luke Kornet, Grant Williams and Blake Griffin are candidates to see extended minutes in his absence. Williams should be available for Thursday's matchup with the Nets, as the Celtics are likely resting him for the first leg of the team's back-to-back.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May rest Wednesday Williams is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans due to left knee injury management, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Williams is coming off his first start of the season, which was in Marcus Smart's (knee) absence during Monday's win over the Bulls, where he posted six points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 23 minutes. However, the Celtics will likely continue to play it safe with Williams and rest him when needed. If he sits out Wednesday, more minutes could be in store for Luke Kornet and Grant Williams.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in first start Williams provided six points (3-4 FG), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 23 minutes during Monday's 107-99 victory over Chicago.

Impact While Robert got his first start of the season, it was Grant Williams who wound up making the bigger impact, scoring 20 points with eight boards in 37 minutes off the bench. Boston went with a bigger starting lineup Monday while Marcus Smart (knee) was unavailable, but that's not likely to be the case against every opponent if Smart remains sidelined. Williams -- Robert, that is -- has seen a consistent workload since making his season debut in mid-December regardless of his role, playing between 18 and 23 minutes in nine of 10 games and averaging 7.7 points, 7.6 boards, 1.4 blocks and 1.3 assists over that stretch.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

With Marcus Smart out for Celtics, Robert Williams makes first start in win over Bulls Boston went big against Chicago, unleashing the Williams-Al Horford duo that stomped out opposing offenses last season.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Making first start of season Williams is starting Monday's contest against the Bulls, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Marcus Smart (knee) unavailable, Williams will officially make his first start of the 2022-23 season. Throughout Williams' first nine appearances this year, the defensive-minded big is averaging 7.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.3 blocks across 19.4 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Encouraging performance Saturday Williams logged 10 points (5-6 FG), 11 rebounds, three assists, four blocks, two steals and zero turnovers in 22 minutes during Saturday's 121-116 win over the Spurs.

Impact Williams remains on a minute restriction but was able to put together his best game of the season to date. While it was his second double-double thus far, he set season-high marks in both steals and blocks. It appears that the coaching staff is going to be cautious with Williams moving forward, impacting his overall ceiling. With that said, he remains a must-roster player, especially if what we are seeing is considered his floor. Time Lord has missed only one shot over his last five games.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Williams (knee) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Williams sat out Tuesday against Oklahoma City due to left knee injury management but will return to action following a one-game absence. Over his last four appearances, he's averaged 9.3 points and 7.3 rebounds in 18.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest on Robert Williams' Status for Tuesday's Celtics-Thunder Game As the Celtics look to bounce back after a 123-111 loss to the Nuggets that snapped their four-game winning streak, Boston will have to do s...

JANUARY 4, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Won't play Tuesday Williams (knee) will miss Tuesday's game versus the Thunder.

Impact Williams is listed as out due to injury management, so it looks to be a situation in which he's just resting the knee. Assuming that's the case, the big man should have a good chance to rejoin the action Thursday in Dallas.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Tuesday Williams is questionable for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City due to left knee injury management.

Impact Williams has appeared in seven of the last eight games, but it's possible the Celtics give him a night off after missing the first two months of the season. If the 25-year-old is unavailable, Al Horford and Luke Kornet could see increased playing time.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE