Robert Williams could be back in a month
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski @ ESPN
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Celtics announce Robert Williams underwent successful partial left knee meniscectomy this morning and confirm 4-6 weeks recovery timeline. – 10:47 AM
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Celtics officially announce the partial left knee meniscectomy for Robert Williams, and that he is expected to be able to return to play in approximately 4-6 weeks. – 10:44 AM
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Celtics confirm Woj report that Rob Williams is expected to return in 4-6 weeks after having a partial left knee meniscectomy in Boston today. – 10:43 AM
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The thing about this switching Celtics defense is there aren’t many mismatches to draw, which is usually the outlet to switches
The ultimate test to Miami’s new lineups and spacing tonight, even w/out Rob Williams
Seeing if Jimmy can bypass length and switches will be something – 8:53 AM
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League source confirms @Adrian Wojnarowski report that Rob Williams will be back in 4-6 weeks after undergoing surgery on torn meniscus. More on that and a breakdown of how that recovery timetable falls within the Eastern Conference playoff calendar masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 8:44 AM
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Assessing the risk/reward of a potential playoff return for Robert Williams with @Brian Robb, plus how the Celtics hold the fort without him.
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ESPN story on Boston Celtics center Robert Williams undergoing left knee surgery — with the possibility of a return in a month: es.pn/3NAZTYA – 8:32 AM
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Four weeks would have Rob Williams back towards the end of the first round. But it’s likely he’ll need some ramp-up time.
Start of the second round seems feasible, but some point in the second round certainly seems doable.
Best news possible for Boston, all things considered. – 8:30 AM
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A 4-6 week timetable, per @Adrian Wojnarowski, is best case scenario for Robert Williams. Tremendous news for Boston, which can cling to hope that its shot blocking Center can return during the playoffs. – 8:28 AM
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So Robert Williams would be returning right around a potential Heat-Celtics series… – 8:26 AM
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ESPN Sources: After undergoing surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee this morning, Boston Celtics C Robert Williams is expected to return within 4-to-6 weeks – a timetable that could land him back in the lineup as soon as the second-round of Eastern Conference playoffs. – 8:24 AM
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New BS Podcast — a Lakers post-title abyss, plus Tales of Embiid, Rob Williams goes down, Will Smith Day 3, ‘Winning Time’ and 2022 Lakers fans with @Chris Mannix + @larrywilmore
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Can the Celtics Raise Banner 18 Without Robert Williams? a-list.libsyn.com/can-the-celtic… – 7:39 PM
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Celtics Injury Report vs. Miami on Wednesday:
Jaylen Brown – Right Knee Tendinopathy – PROBABLE
Jayson Tatum – Right Patella Tendinopathy – PROBABLE
Robert Williams – Left Knee Meniscal Tear – OUT – 4:50 PM
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Celtics injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. Heat:
Jaylen Brown (right knee tendinopathy) – PROBABLE
Jayson Tatum (right patella tendinopathy) – PROBABLE
Robert Williams (left knee meniscal tear) – OUT – 4:50 PM
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#Celtics list Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum as probable and Al Horford is not on the injury list. Robert Williams is OUT tomorrow vs. #Heat – 4:39 PM
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New Mismatch with @Chris Vernon on the Celtics losing Rob Williams news, Paul George returning, standings watch, awards races, and more. open.spotify.com/episode/4HC7KK… – 3:40 PM
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Robert Williams and Marcus Smart ranked first in the league as a defensive duo switching pick-and-rolls. And on offense, Smart-Williams is the 3rd most-efficient scoring duo, per @SecondSpectrum.
New @ringer article on how Celtics will miss Time Lord: theringer.com/nba/2022/3/29/… – 2:17 PM
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NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@Howard Beck: Impact of Rob Williams injury in Boston, Miami’s meltdown, brewing All-NBA drama, Nets playoff hopes, more. Links: bit.ly/2w1G5e2 – 10:17 AM
More on this storyline
Robert Williams: Surgery went well, Preciate all the prayers and concern! -via Twitter @rob_williamsIII / March 30, 2022 There’s no set timetable for Williams’ return this season, sources said, although he’s expected to miss several weeks. After greater examination and further consultation with the medical staff, Boston will likely determine over the next week when its starting center can rejoin the team. -via Bleacher Report / March 29, 2022 Brian Robb: Rob Williams will have surgery for his torn meniscus according to Ime Udoka. Will be varying return timetables depending on what type of surgery is decided upon later this week. -via Twitter @BrianTRobb / March 28, 2022