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Celtics big man Rob Williams closes in on return

BOSTON — Celtics coach Ime Udoka said on Wednesday that part of Rob Williams’ return from left knee meniscus surgery would depend on “pain tolerance,” and it appears the young center may be closer to playing than initially thought possible — perhaps this weekend in Brooklyn.

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Robert Williams questionable for Game 3

Jay King: Robert Williams is considered questionable for Game 3, per the Celtics. His return could come tomorrow. Source: Twitter @ByJayKing What's the buzz on Twitter? Chris Mannix @ SIChrisMannix Robert Williams listed as questionable tomorrow by ...

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Robert Williams intends to return in Game 3

Adrian Wojnarowski: Barring a setback, Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III intends to return in limited minutes for Game 3 vs. Brooklyn on Saturday, sources tell ESPN. If those minutes go smoothly, the expectation is that he'll resume a ...

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Robert Williams could return in Game 3 or Game 4

Shams Charania: Boston Celtics center Robert Williams is close to a return and could play in Game 3 (Saturday) or Game 4 (Monday) vs. Nets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Final determination will be made on how Williams feels day-to-day after ...

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Robert Williams has had no setbacks, 4-6 week return benchmark ‘looking good’

Jay King: Ime Udoka said Robert Williams will travel with the Celtics. He's progressing well, has had no setbacks. "That benchmark that we aimed (for) of 4-6 weeks is looking good." Source: Twitter @ByJayKing What's the buzz on Twitter? Brian Robb @ ...

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Marcus Smart becomes first guard since 1996 to win Defensive Player of the Year

Marcus Smart clearly knew what was up when he walked onto the Auerbach Center practice floor Monday and saw Gary Payton standing next to an easel holding a blown up picture of a tweet the Celtics guard had posted on March 8.

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Kevin Durant moves up to No. 8 in all-time playoff scoring list past Jerry West

Marc J. Spears: With his first four points of the afternoon, Nets say Kevin Durant (4,458 points) has moved past Jerry West (4,457 points) into eighth place on the NBA's all-time playoff scoring list. Next up: Karl Malone (4,761 points). Source: ...

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Celtics don’t expect Robert Williams to play at all in first round of playoffs

Jay King: Ime Udoka said the Celtics are going into the first round expecting Robert Williams won't play at all during the series, but he hasn't technically been ruled out because guys react differently to surgeries and you never know. Source: ...

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Robert Williams feeling way better physically

Keith Smith: Robert Williams: "Honestly, right now, I'm in a great place mentally. Physically, feeling way better." Source: Twitter @KeithSmithNBA What's the buzz on Twitter? Mark Murphy @ Murf56 Rob Williams on his initial fears after injuring his ...

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Jayson Tatum tries to stay ahead of the blitz

The Celtics, and Jayson Tatum, had a good idea of what to expect in the postseason following Wednesday’s loss to Miami.

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Robert Williams returning sooner than expected?

John Karalis: According to Woj on his new podcast, the 4-6 week timetable for Robert Williams' return may be on the conservative side, and returning sooner than that is a possibility Source: Twitter @John_Karalis What's the buzz on Twitter? John ...

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Hawks, Heat mentioned as suitors for Jaylen Brown?

Losing can spark wandering eyes. If Philadelphia had not been able to unload Ben Simmons, Brown would have been near the top of the Sixers' wish list. Atlanta and Miami were often mentioned by league figures as hopeful Brown suitors, too. Source: ...

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Toronto snaps Celtics’ six-game win streak in OT with 115-112 victory

As Rob Williams contemplated his options for knee surgery, a stripped down lineup of his teammates flew into Toronto searching for a way to keep their precarious hold on first place in the Eastern Conference.

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Celtics to lose Robert Williams for at least several weeks

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Celtics C Robert Williams has suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee and will minimally miss several weeks. Further evaluation today will help provide a timetable. Boston moved into first-place Sunday, and ...

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Marcus Smart: ‘I’m finally in the right position that fits me and helps the team’

Keith Smith: Marcus Smart: "I don't know how else to say it, but I'm finally in the right position that fits me and helps the team." Source: Twitter @KeithSmithNBA What's the buzz on Twitter? Brian Robb @ BrianTRobb Jaylen Brown on Marcus Smart at ...

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The Defensive Player of the Year Race Is More Open Than Ever

The rise of new faces in the league has made this one of the most fascinating DPOY award races in quite some time.

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Robert Williams untouchable?

Robert Williams has drawn interest around the league from teams, but rival executives believe Boston will hold onto Williams and view him as part of the core around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype What's the buzz on ...

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