The Latest Breaking News from Rob Williams

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.

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 ...

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: ...

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: ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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: ...

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.