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.
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Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Ime Udoka on Rob Williams outlook for the rest of the season: “He has some optimism he can return.”
Udoka said it will depend on what type of surgery Udoka has. – 6:12 PM
Ime Udoka on Rob Williams outlook for the rest of the season: “He has some optimism he can return.”
Udoka said it will depend on what type of surgery Udoka has. – 6:12 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Ime Udoka said Rob Williams is clearly headed for surgery. Different options have different time frames. – 6:11 PM
Ime Udoka said Rob Williams is clearly headed for surgery. Different options have different time frames. – 6:11 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
There’s a possibility that Rob Williams will be back this season, according to Ime Udoka, depending on the choice made by Williams and the Celtics as far as which surgical procedure he selects. – 6:10 PM
There’s a possibility that Rob Williams will be back this season, according to Ime Udoka, depending on the choice made by Williams and the Celtics as far as which surgical procedure he selects. – 6:10 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Ime Udoka on Rob Williams: “He has some optimism that he can possibly come back (this year).” – 6:09 PM
Ime Udoka on Rob Williams: “He has some optimism that he can possibly come back (this year).” – 6:09 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Robert Williams will have surgery, per Ime Udoka. No details on timeline of when or how long Williams will be out. Different surgical options are being considered. – 6:05 PM
Robert Williams will have surgery, per Ime Udoka. No details on timeline of when or how long Williams will be out. Different surgical options are being considered. – 6:05 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Robert Williams WILL have surgery. He will NOT play through his torn meniscus. Team is currently exploring surgical options. #Celtics – 6:05 PM
Robert Williams WILL have surgery. He will NOT play through his torn meniscus. Team is currently exploring surgical options. #Celtics – 6:05 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
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. – 6:05 PM
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. – 6:05 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Ime Udoka says the team is going to have to evaluate Robert Williams’ surgical option over the next few days. This will not be a rehab situation. Williams will require surgery – 6:04 PM
Ime Udoka says the team is going to have to evaluate Robert Williams’ surgical option over the next few days. This will not be a rehab situation. Williams will require surgery – 6:04 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Ime Udoka said the Celtics and Robert Williams will, “evaluate surgical options the next few days.” – 6:04 PM
Ime Udoka said the Celtics and Robert Williams will, “evaluate surgical options the next few days.” – 6:04 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Wrote about the impact of Robert Williams III’s meniscus injury and how the magnitude of it depends on the course of treatment that ends up being chosen: es.pn/3IQshCu (ESPN+) – 5:13 PM
Wrote about the impact of Robert Williams III’s meniscus injury and how the magnitude of it depends on the course of treatment that ends up being chosen: es.pn/3IQshCu (ESPN+) – 5:13 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Per NBA injury report, Tatum, Brown and Horford all are out for Celtics tonight vs. Raptors (a couple of sore knees, and personal reasons). Brown and Tatum both played on Sunday in Boston. Robert Williams is out after injuring his knee Sunday. – 3:51 PM
Per NBA injury report, Tatum, Brown and Horford all are out for Celtics tonight vs. Raptors (a couple of sore knees, and personal reasons). Brown and Tatum both played on Sunday in Boston. Robert Williams is out after injuring his knee Sunday. – 3:51 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
OUT TONIGHT IN THE NBA
Draymond Green
Klay Thompson
Otto Porter
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Robert Williams
Caleb Martin
Lonnie Walker
More: https://t.co/y0c1Zc5fwV pic.twitter.com/2xDR7HNC4q – 3:33 PM
OUT TONIGHT IN THE NBA
Draymond Green
Klay Thompson
Otto Porter
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Robert Williams
Caleb Martin
Lonnie Walker
More: https://t.co/y0c1Zc5fwV pic.twitter.com/2xDR7HNC4q – 3:33 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Celtics injury report for against the Raps: Celtics Injury Report vs. Toronto (3/28):
Jaylen Brown – Right Knee Tendinopathy – OUT
Al Horford – Personal Reasons – OUT
Jayson Tatum – Right Patella Tendinopathy – OUT
Robert Williams – Left Knee Lateral Meniscal Tear – OUT – 3:12 PM
Celtics injury report for against the Raps: Celtics Injury Report vs. Toronto (3/28):
Jaylen Brown – Right Knee Tendinopathy – OUT
Al Horford – Personal Reasons – OUT
Jayson Tatum – Right Patella Tendinopathy – OUT
Robert Williams – Left Knee Lateral Meniscal Tear – OUT – 3:12 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
This little slip may have been the moment when Rob Williams tore his meniscus, though it’s hard to pinpoint.
Wrote about how the Celtics are fighting health more than their opponent at this point. Read on @The Athletic while our $1 sale is still going. https://t.co/bNURSBmPjm pic.twitter.com/Osiiwnyqre – 1:48 PM
This little slip may have been the moment when Rob Williams tore his meniscus, though it’s hard to pinpoint.
Wrote about how the Celtics are fighting health more than their opponent at this point. Read on @The Athletic while our $1 sale is still going. https://t.co/bNURSBmPjm pic.twitter.com/Osiiwnyqre – 1:48 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Celtics have gone 7-7 without Robert Williams this year
Their defense has been incredible but its been elite w/ him on the floor (104.4 RTG) and just better than average w/ him off (109.1 RTG)
They haven’t given a timeline but meniscus tears are typically 6-8 weeks – 1:47 PM
Celtics have gone 7-7 without Robert Williams this year
Their defense has been incredible but its been elite w/ him on the floor (104.4 RTG) and just better than average w/ him off (109.1 RTG)
They haven’t given a timeline but meniscus tears are typically 6-8 weeks – 1:47 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Boston’s Robert Williams diagnosed with meniscus tear in left knee
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 1:40 PM
Boston’s Robert Williams diagnosed with meniscus tear in left knee
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 1:40 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Cleveland (vs Orlando) and Chicago (at New York) both have favourable matchups tonight, but Raptors catch a break with the red-hot 1st-place Celtics in the 2nd night of a back-to-back and resting Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Boston will also be without Horford/Robert Williams – 1:32 PM
Cleveland (vs Orlando) and Chicago (at New York) both have favourable matchups tonight, but Raptors catch a break with the red-hot 1st-place Celtics in the 2nd night of a back-to-back and resting Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Boston will also be without Horford/Robert Williams – 1:32 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Per Celtics, Rob Williams has a left torn lateral meniscal tear and will be out for a while, obviously. For tonight’s game, players OUT include Jaylen Brown (right Knee Tendinopathy); Al Horford (personal Reasons); Jayson Tatum (right Patella Tendinopathy) – 1:20 PM
Per Celtics, Rob Williams has a left torn lateral meniscal tear and will be out for a while, obviously. For tonight’s game, players OUT include Jaylen Brown (right Knee Tendinopathy); Al Horford (personal Reasons); Jayson Tatum (right Patella Tendinopathy) – 1:20 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Celtics confirm reports by listing Robert Williams as out with a left knee lateral meniscus tear. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both out tonight with tendinopathy. Al Horford to miss second straight game for personal reasons. – 1:20 PM
Celtics confirm reports by listing Robert Williams as out with a left knee lateral meniscus tear. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both out tonight with tendinopathy. Al Horford to miss second straight game for personal reasons. – 1:20 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Celtics make it official: left knee lateral meniscal tear for Robert Williams. No timetable offered for a potential return. – 1:19 PM
Celtics make it official: left knee lateral meniscal tear for Robert Williams. No timetable offered for a potential return. – 1:19 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Official Robert Williams injury update from the Celtics: pic.twitter.com/12mYq1Ke9D – 1:19 PM
Official Robert Williams injury update from the Celtics: pic.twitter.com/12mYq1Ke9D – 1:19 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics announce they will be without Al Horford, Jaylen Brown, Rob Williams and Jayson Tatum tonight in Toronto. – 1:18 PM
Celtics announce they will be without Al Horford, Jaylen Brown, Rob Williams and Jayson Tatum tonight in Toronto. – 1:18 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics announce Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford and Robert Williams are all OUT tonight against #Raptors. – 1:18 PM
#Celtics announce Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford and Robert Williams are all OUT tonight against #Raptors. – 1:18 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics Injury Report vs. Toronto tonight:
Jaylen Brown – Right Knee Tendinopathy – OUT
Al Horford – Personal Reasons – OUT
Jayson Tatum – Right Patella Tendinopathy – OUT
Robert Williams – Left Knee Lateral Meniscal Tear – OUT – 1:17 PM
Celtics Injury Report vs. Toronto tonight:
Jaylen Brown – Right Knee Tendinopathy – OUT
Al Horford – Personal Reasons – OUT
Jayson Tatum – Right Patella Tendinopathy – OUT
Robert Williams – Left Knee Lateral Meniscal Tear – OUT – 1:17 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Official update from Celtics on Robert Williams. Firmer recovery timeline to come later this week. pic.twitter.com/IlUzkhUzaV – 1:17 PM
Official update from Celtics on Robert Williams. Firmer recovery timeline to come later this week. pic.twitter.com/IlUzkhUzaV – 1:17 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics confirm Robert Williams torn meniscus. Team will provide update and timeline later in the week. – 1:17 PM
#Celtics confirm Robert Williams torn meniscus. Team will provide update and timeline later in the week. – 1:17 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
This could certainly have an impact this evening
Our pals at Celtics PR just report
Jaylen Brown – Right Knee Tendinopathy – OUT
Al Horford – Personal Reasons – OUT
Jayson Tatum – Right Patella Tendinopathy – OUT
Robert Williams – Left Knee Lateral Meniscal Tear – OUT – 1:16 PM
This could certainly have an impact this evening
Our pals at Celtics PR just report
Jaylen Brown – Right Knee Tendinopathy – OUT
Al Horford – Personal Reasons – OUT
Jayson Tatum – Right Patella Tendinopathy – OUT
Robert Williams – Left Knee Lateral Meniscal Tear – OUT – 1:16 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Celtics say Jaylen Brown (right knee tendinopathy), Al Horford (personal reasons), Jayson Tatum (right patella tendinopathy), and Robert Williams (left knee lateral meniscal tear) are all OUT vs. Toronto. – 1:15 PM
Celtics say Jaylen Brown (right knee tendinopathy), Al Horford (personal reasons), Jayson Tatum (right patella tendinopathy), and Robert Williams (left knee lateral meniscal tear) are all OUT vs. Toronto. – 1:15 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Celtics center Robert Williams feared to have meniscus tear in left knee: Sources
via @TheAthletic theathletic.com/news/celtics-c… – 12:58 PM
Celtics center Robert Williams feared to have meniscus tear in left knee: Sources
via @TheAthletic theathletic.com/news/celtics-c… – 12:58 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
New on BSJ: Robert Williams reportedly tears meniscus in left knee. Potential timelines and what this could mean with an assist from @DocFlynnNFL
bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/03/28/rob… – 12:57 PM
New on BSJ: Robert Williams reportedly tears meniscus in left knee. Potential timelines and what this could mean with an assist from @DocFlynnNFL
bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/03/28/rob… – 12:57 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Robert Williams is a key piece to the Celtics starting 5.
This season, 35 5-man lineups have played 175 minutes together.
The lineup of Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford and Williams ranks first in defensive rating (94.2) and net rating (+24.6) among those 35 groups. – 12:17 PM
Robert Williams is a key piece to the Celtics starting 5.
This season, 35 5-man lineups have played 175 minutes together.
The lineup of Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford and Williams ranks first in defensive rating (94.2) and net rating (+24.6) among those 35 groups. – 12:17 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New from @SouichiTerada: How #Celtics could fill Rob Williams spot in the lineup and the impact on the team’s rotation masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 12:16 PM
New from @SouichiTerada: How #Celtics could fill Rob Williams spot in the lineup and the impact on the team’s rotation masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 12:16 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Khem Birch is out (knee swelling) vs. Celtics tonight. Gary Trent Jr. (big toe) is questionable but was on the floor at shootaround this morning. Celtics will be without Robert Williams who will require surgery on his knee. – 12:14 PM
Khem Birch is out (knee swelling) vs. Celtics tonight. Gary Trent Jr. (big toe) is questionable but was on the floor at shootaround this morning. Celtics will be without Robert Williams who will require surgery on his knee. – 12:14 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on Boston Celtics center Robert Williams tearing meniscus in his left knee — with a timeline for return minimally weeks and maybe longer: es.pn/3wJyeyI – 12:11 PM
ESPN story on Boston Celtics center Robert Williams tearing meniscus in his left knee — with a timeline for return minimally weeks and maybe longer: es.pn/3wJyeyI – 12:11 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: A closer look at Rob Williams injury and the potential options Ime Udoka will have to choose from as #Celtics move forward this season without the key big man masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 12:09 PM
New: A closer look at Rob Williams injury and the potential options Ime Udoka will have to choose from as #Celtics move forward this season without the key big man masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 12:09 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Was prepared to spend my whole morning on Will Smith-related text threads but now I’m going to spend the morning on Rob Williams-related text threads, please give me some space in these trying times. – 12:08 PM
Was prepared to spend my whole morning on Will Smith-related text threads but now I’m going to spend the morning on Rob Williams-related text threads, please give me some space in these trying times. – 12:08 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Celtics center Robert Williams tears meniscus, out at least several weeks nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/28/rep… – 12:04 PM
Report: Celtics center Robert Williams tears meniscus, out at least several weeks nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/28/rep… – 12:04 PM
Jeff Stotts @InStreetClothes
Re: Robert Williams: A meniscus tear was my concern when Udoka said Willaim had “quite a bit of pain on the lateral side.” While some players, including Joel Embiid, have played through a meniscus tear, surgery is often warranted. – 11:59 AM
Re: Robert Williams: A meniscus tear was my concern when Udoka said Willaim had “quite a bit of pain on the lateral side.” While some players, including Joel Embiid, have played through a meniscus tear, surgery is often warranted. – 11:59 AM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Celtics C Robert Williams suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee and will miss at least several weeks, per @Adrian Wojnarowski. pic.twitter.com/tbGQErbNNp – 11:54 AM
Celtics C Robert Williams suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee and will miss at least several weeks, per @Adrian Wojnarowski. pic.twitter.com/tbGQErbNNp – 11:54 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: The very latest on Rob WIlliams suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee which will sideline him indefinitely masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 11:44 AM
New: The very latest on Rob WIlliams suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee which will sideline him indefinitely masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 11:44 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
With @Shams Charania reporting Rob Williams may be out indefinitely with a meniscus tear, it’s clear that the unstoppable Celtics’ greatest foe is health. theathletic.com/3213089/2022/0… – 11:38 AM
With @Shams Charania reporting Rob Williams may be out indefinitely with a meniscus tear, it’s clear that the unstoppable Celtics’ greatest foe is health. theathletic.com/3213089/2022/0… – 11:38 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams is feared to have suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. It could lead to an indefinite absence, which would be a tough loss for the Celtics as Williams is shining as the starting center this season. – 11:35 AM
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams is feared to have suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. It could lead to an indefinite absence, which would be a tough loss for the Celtics as Williams is shining as the starting center this season. – 11:35 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: The latest from Ime Udoka on Rob Williams’ knee injury and an update on Al Horford masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 9:10 PM
New: The latest from Ime Udoka on Rob Williams’ knee injury and an update on Al Horford masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 9:10 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Udoka said Al Horford (personal reasons) unlikely to play in Toronto tomorrow night. Coupled with Rob Williams’ sprained knee, they will be shorthanded in the paint. – 8:38 PM
Udoka said Al Horford (personal reasons) unlikely to play in Toronto tomorrow night. Coupled with Rob Williams’ sprained knee, they will be shorthanded in the paint. – 8:38 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Ime Udoka said he was unsure of what happened to Robert Williams, but that he was in “quite a bit of pain” and that he’s going to get his knee scanned tomorrow morning. Said that imaging would determine how long Williams could be out. – 8:35 PM
Ime Udoka said he was unsure of what happened to Robert Williams, but that he was in “quite a bit of pain” and that he’s going to get his knee scanned tomorrow morning. Said that imaging would determine how long Williams could be out. – 8:35 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Ime Udoka says Robert Williams was in quite a bit of pain with his knee but didn’t remember which specific play he hurt himself. He will not play tomorrow night. They are getting that scanned now – 8:34 PM
Ime Udoka says Robert Williams was in quite a bit of pain with his knee but didn’t remember which specific play he hurt himself. He will not play tomorrow night. They are getting that scanned now – 8:34 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Ime Udoka said Rob Williams had “quite a bit of pain on the lateral side” of his sprained knee. Horford will be out in Toronto tomorrow night as well due to personal reasons. Udoka implies all players on the roster are allowed to play in Canada with the vaccination requirement. – 8:33 PM
Ime Udoka said Rob Williams had “quite a bit of pain on the lateral side” of his sprained knee. Horford will be out in Toronto tomorrow night as well due to personal reasons. Udoka implies all players on the roster are allowed to play in Canada with the vaccination requirement. – 8:33 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Rob Williams won’t travel with the team to Toronto for tomorrow’s game. – 8:32 PM
Rob Williams won’t travel with the team to Toronto for tomorrow’s game. – 8:32 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Ime Udoka said he doesn’t know what happened with Rob Williams’ knee. Williams said he wasn’t sure when it happened.
Udoka said Williams is in quite a bit of pain, but he’s not sure the extent of the injury yet. – 8:32 PM
Ime Udoka said he doesn’t know what happened with Rob Williams’ knee. Williams said he wasn’t sure when it happened.
Udoka said Williams is in quite a bit of pain, but he’s not sure the extent of the injury yet. – 8:32 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Udoka: Rob Williams will have sprained knee scanned in morning. In “quite a bit of pain.” – 8:32 PM
Udoka: Rob Williams will have sprained knee scanned in morning. In “quite a bit of pain.” – 8:32 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Robert Williams will have his left knee examined on Monday. Udoka said he was in “a quite of bit of pain” when he exited the game. #Celtics – 8:32 PM
Robert Williams will have his left knee examined on Monday. Udoka said he was in “a quite of bit of pain” when he exited the game. #Celtics – 8:32 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Robert Williams will get checked out in the morning. Will not travel. Al Horford will also not go to Toronto. Ime said the team still deciding who else will travel. – 8:32 PM
Robert Williams will get checked out in the morning. Will not travel. Al Horford will also not go to Toronto. Ime said the team still deciding who else will travel. – 8:32 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Robert Williams will not return with a left knee sprain #Celtics #Timberwolves – 8:01 PM
Robert Williams will not return with a left knee sprain #Celtics #Timberwolves – 8:01 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics ruled Robert Williams out for the rest of the night due to a left knee sprain. – 7:56 PM
Celtics ruled Robert Williams out for the rest of the night due to a left knee sprain. – 7:56 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Celtics say Robert Williams will not return with a left knee sprain. – 7:55 PM
The Celtics say Robert Williams will not return with a left knee sprain. – 7:55 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Celtics say Robert Williams has a left knee sprain. Will not return. – 7:55 PM
Celtics say Robert Williams has a left knee sprain. Will not return. – 7:55 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Robert Williams walked slightly limping to the locker room, could be precautionary with the #Celtics up 26 after 3Q. – 7:48 PM
Robert Williams walked slightly limping to the locker room, could be precautionary with the #Celtics up 26 after 3Q. – 7:48 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
This has been a big test for Grant and Rob Williams trying to cover KAT in the post. Grant is on him and Rob is trying to help off Vanderbilt on the back line, who is really good on the offensive glass. So far KAT is running through Grant and timing Rob’s rotations well. – 6:25 PM
This has been a big test for Grant and Rob Williams trying to cover KAT in the post. Grant is on him and Rob is trying to help off Vanderbilt on the back line, who is really good on the offensive glass. So far KAT is running through Grant and timing Rob’s rotations well. – 6:25 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Sometimes you wonder just how much range teammates believe Rob Williams has on these lobs. – 6:23 PM
Sometimes you wonder just how much range teammates believe Rob Williams has on these lobs. – 6:23 PM
More on this storyline
Jay King: Ime Udoka said Robert Williams has some optimism that he could return sometime this season. It depends on what type of surgery he needs. -via Twitter @ByJayKing / March 28, 2022
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 Williams has been immense part of NBA’s best defense. -via Twitter @wojespn / March 28, 2022
Brian Robb: Ime Udoka says he ‘doesn’t know’ what happened with Rob Williams’ knee. “He was in a quite a bit of pain.” Too early to know if its a long-term thing according to Udoka. -via Twitter @BrianTRobb / March 27, 2022