ROBERT WILLIAMS III NEWS

Big dunk leaves rim crooked, delays Celtics-Nuggets game

The rim was bent, nobody seemed to know how to fix it and for 35 minutes Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets players struggled to stay warm in a bizarre scene that left Celtics star...

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jokic has triple-double, Nuggets top Celtics after rim delay

Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, and the hot-shooting Denver Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics 123-111 in a matchup of NBA conference leaders that was delayed...

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics-Nuggets game delayed due to uneven rim after Robert Williams dunk The Celtics-Nuggets matchup was delayed by 40 minutes as arena staff had to replace the rim after Robert Williams' dunk.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Available to play Sunday Williams (illness) is available to play Sunday against the Nuggets.

Impact Williams was a late addition to the injury report Sunday due to a non-COVID illness, but he'll be able to suit up. It remains to be seen if he'll crack the starting lineup or if he'll come off the bench, though. He averaged 8.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game in December.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Williams is now considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Nuggets due to a non-COVID illness, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Williams still has a shot to suit up in Denver, but the team likely won't make a final decision until closer to the 8 PM ET tipoff. If he can't go, Luke Kornet and Noah Vonleh could line up for some additional minutes behind Al Horford.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores season-high 12 points Williams supplied 12 points (4-4 FG, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 21 minutes during Thursday's 116-110 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Williams has appeared in just six games this season and has yet to start, but he seems to be ramping up after clearing the 20-minute mark in three of his last four appearances. He also posted a season-high mark in scoring in this one, and the fact that he's scored in double digits in two consecutive games suggests he's trending in the right direction. However, he won't get a lot of fantasy value unless he finds a way to crack the starting lineup on a regular basis.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Season-first double-double Tuesday Williams amassed 11 points (4-4 FG, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists and one block across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 126-102 win over the Rockets.

Impact Williams had easily his best game of the season, putting up season-best numbers in both scoring and rebounding. It's been a slow ramp-up for Williams, who is coming off knee surgery. He has exceeded 20 minutes only twice, something that appears as though it will continue to be a source of frustration for managers. With that said, his impact is clear for all to see, meaning the Celtics are going to be cautious moving forward. He remains a must-roster player, but managers may have to temper expectations slightly, at least in the short term.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brown (39 pts), Tatum (38) lead Celtics past Rockets 126-102

Jaylen Brown had 14 of his 39 points in the third quarter, pouring it on after he was knocked to the parquet by a flagrant foul that sparked the Boston Celtics to a 126-102 victory...

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Tuesday Williams (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Williams missed Friday's contest due to an illness, but he returned to action Christmas Day, totaling six points, two rebounds and one block in 14 minutes during the blowout win over Milwaukee. While he's still bothered by the illness, he'll play through it. In his four appearances this season, Williams is averaging 6.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 assists in 18.0 minutes.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with non-COVID illness Williams is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Houston due to a non-COVID-19-related illness.

Impact Williams missed Friday's contest due to an illness, but he returned to action Christmas Day, totaling six points, two rebounds and one block in 14 minutes during the blowout win over Milwaukee. The severity of the aliment is unclear, but given his late addition to the injury report Tuesday, it's safe to assume he's trending in the wrong direction. Regardless, he's posting only 6.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 18.0 minutes across four appearances following a recent return to action, so even if he's available, he can likely be left on the bench in most standard leagues for now.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores six in return Williams amassed six points (3-4 FG), two rebounds and one block in 14 minutes during Sunday's 139-118 win over the Bucks.

Impact Williams missed Friday's game against Minnesota due to an illness, but he returned to action for the Celtics' Christmas Day matchup and saw a normal workload off the bench. Over his last four appearances, he's averaged 6.8 points and 6.0 rebounds in 18.0 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sheds injury designation Williams (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's Christmas Day contest versus the Bucks, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams missed the Celtics' previous contest due to illness but is back in the frontcourt mix for Sunday. Williams figures to slot back into a bench role as he continues ramping up his activity after a lengthy absence due to a knee injury.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Williams (illness) won't play in Friday's game versus the Timberwolves, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday with a non-COVID illness. Al Horford and Luke Kornet are likely to receive extended minutes in his absence. Williams' next chance to play is Sunday's matchup with the Bucks.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Now questionable Friday Williams is questionable for Friday's game against Orlando due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Williams appeared in the last three games after recovering from offseason knee surgery, but he was a late addition to the injury report since he's dealing with an illness that puts his status for Friday's game in jeopardy. Over his three outings, he's averaged 7.0 points and 7.3 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game. He'll presumably be monitored in the hours leading up to tipoff before the Celtics determine his status.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics Fans Certainly Will Love What Robert Williams Said After Loss to Magic The Boston Celtics suffered their fourth loss in their last five games on Sunday night at TD Garden. Boston welcomed the lowly Orlando Magic...

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Here's What Stood Out in Celtics' Loss vs. Magic: Boston Stumbles Down the Stretch, Falling for the Fourth Time in Five Games If someone told you the leading scorers in Friday night’s Celtics-Magic game were Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and Mo Wagner registered th...

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Everything Celtics said about Robert Williams' return, season debut against Magic Robert Williams III finished with nine points and eight rebounds in his 18 minutes.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

The Top 5 Plays from Friday's Celtics-Magic Game Robert Williams’ making an impact at both ends of the court, the subtle help Jaylen Brown got en route to his thunderous jam, and Boston’s b...

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Moritz Wagner powers Magic past NBA-leading Celtics 117-109

Moritz Wagner scored 25 points and Paolo Banchero added 20 as the Orlando Magic beat the NBA-leading Boston Celtics 117-109

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Mazzulla Discusses Robert Williams' Return to a Celtics Team That Found a New Identity Without Him Forced to adapt without their vertical spacing center, the Celtics have leaned heavily on a five-out offense, often featuring lineup combina...

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Officially available Coach Joe Mazzulla said Williams (knee) will play in Friday's matchup with the Magic, Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Williams will make his season debut Friday after spending the early portion of the campaign recovering from an offseason knee surgery. Although he will be available, Williams will come off the bench and presumably operate under significant restrictions. However, his return will certainly siphon minutes away from Grant Williams, Al Horford, Blake Griffin and Luke Kornet.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Williams III to make season debut vs. Magic Williams averaged 10 points, 9,6 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and two assists per game last season – all career highs.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Celtics Center Robert Williams Set to Make Season Debut Friday vs. Magic Friday, the team with the best record in the NBA welcomes back one of its core members. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Robert Willi...

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Celtics' Robert Williams Set to Make Season Debut Against Magic, per Report The Boston big man will reportedly see his first action of the NBA season on Friday.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • SI.COM

Likely to make season debut Williams (knee) is planning to make his season debut in Friday's matchup with the Magic, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Williams has yet to make his season debut due to offseason knee surgery. While he is officially listed as questionable, the 25-year-old big man is expected to play Friday. He'll presumably be on a minutes limit. Once in full form, Williams will likely join the starting five, which should push Grant Williams to the bench. Last season, Williams was the 32nd-ranked fantasy player per game in eight-category formats behind averages of 10.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.2 blocks in 29.6 minutes.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE