Grant Williams undergoes hand surgery on Friday
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John Karalis @John_Karalis
Celtics announce Grant Williams had surgery to fix the radial collateral ligament on his left hand. He’s expected to make a full return to basketball activities in 6-8 weeks. – 5:04 PM
Celtics announce Grant Williams had surgery to fix the radial collateral ligament on his left hand. He’s expected to make a full return to basketball activities in 6-8 weeks. – 5:04 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams – who’ll be a restricted free agent this summer — had surgery on his left hand Friday that’s expected to have him fully recovered for the start of fall training camp: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:20 PM
ESPN Sources: Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams – who’ll be a restricted free agent this summer — had surgery on his left hand Friday that’s expected to have him fully recovered for the start of fall training camp: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:20 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
New for @TheAthleticNBA – my BORD$ values for this summer’s top 25 likely free agents, from Kyrie Irving to Grant Williams
theathletic.com/4590137/202388… – 1:00 PM
New for @TheAthleticNBA – my BORD$ values for this summer’s top 25 likely free agents, from Kyrie Irving to Grant Williams
theathletic.com/4590137/202388… – 1:00 PM
Sean Deveney @SeanDeveney
Grant Williams of the @celtics?
Gary Trent of the @Raptors?
The @OrlandoMagic could be in play for some key young veterans in free agency, according to NBA Execs.
More at @HeavyOnSports:
heavy.com/sports/orlando… – 11:01 AM
Grant Williams of the @celtics?
Gary Trent of the @Raptors?
The @OrlandoMagic could be in play for some key young veterans in free agency, according to NBA Execs.
More at @HeavyOnSports:
heavy.com/sports/orlando… – 11:01 AM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
🎙 NEW CELTICS TALK POD
Which teams could extend an offer sheet to Grant Williams? What is Boston’s best plan of attack for roster building as new CBA arrives?
ESPN front office insider @BobbyMarks42 offers insight.
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🎧 bit.ly/CelticsTalk pic.twitter.com/ibPv1GOffM – 8:20 AM
🎙 NEW CELTICS TALK PODWhich teams could extend an offer sheet to Grant Williams? What is Boston’s best plan of attack for roster building as new CBA arrives?
ESPN front office insider @BobbyMarks42 offers insight.
📺 youtu.be/_VZCQZGXjIU
🎧 bit.ly/CelticsTalk pic.twitter.com/ibPv1GOffM – 8:20 AM
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The surgery, considered successful, comes after Williams hurt the hand in March. Williams decided to continue playing with the injury through the Celtics’ run to the Eastern Conference Finals. -via ESPN / June 9, 2023
The Celtics have two main pathways in a potential trade for Lillard. The first is by moving Jaylen Brown, which would likely only be a consideration for Boston if he doesn’t want to extend with them. Lillard would be an excellent return for Brown in that scenario and could play off Jayson Tatum offensively. Brown will be eligible to sign a supermax extension this summer projected at five years, $285 million. The other pathway is to trade anything else they can for Lillard to pair him with Tatum and Brown. They could offer a combination of players like Marcus Smart, Robert Williams III, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, and restricted free agent Grant Williams through a sign-and-trade. They also can trade a maximum of four first-round picks in 2024, 2026, 2028, and 2030. Even if this package appeals to Portland, fielding Tatum, Brown, and Lillard with each making over $50 million in 2025-26 is untenable for Boston under the new CBA. -via HoopsHype / June 7, 2023
Another potential target that continually crops up around the Magic is Celtics forward Grant Williams, a restricted free agent who would add experience, toughness and 3-and-D versatility. But the Celtics can match any offer, so unless Orlando is willing to put forth an unusually large sum for Williams, Boston probably will keep him. -via Heavy.com / June 6, 2023