Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's contest vs. the Bucks, paving the way for Grant Williams to slide into the starting five. Williams III averaged just 23.7 minutes across the first three outings of the series, but he played an integral part in Boston's interior defense, averaging 2.7 blocks per contest. Williams averaged 10.6 points and 4.6 boards when elevated to the starting lineup during the regular season, having enjoyed a consistent role off the bench thus far against Milwaukee. Daniel Theis can also be expected to see an uptick in minutes with the Celtics thin in the frontcourt. Williams III's next chance to suit up comes Wednesday in Game 5.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) returned to the starting lineup for Sunday's Game 1 contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. This was the first time Williams has started in a game since tearing his meniscus. Although, he did come off the bench during the final two games of their last series. Williams finished with six points, eight rebounds, and three steals in 22 minutes. The hope is that Williams will be able to play more minutes during Game 2.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) returned to action in Game 3 of the team's first round series against the Brooklyn Nets. He played 16 minutes and racked up two points, two rebounds, a block and an assist. After the game, Celtics head coach Ime Udoka told the media that Williams had "no problems at all" with his knee while he was on the court. This is certainly encouraging news for Williams, who suffered a left meniscus tear in late March. He should remain on a minutes limit for Game 4, but there's a chance he'll be back to a full, or nearly full, workload at some point in Round 2, assuming the Celtics advance.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) intends to play in Game 3 of the postseason series with the Nets. Williams had left meniscus surgery on March 30, and while it's good news for a Boston to get him back, he'll see a limited workload on Saturday, with more minutes likely to be added in Game 4. However, the 24-year-old should still see the floor enough on Saturday to lower the fantasy ceilings of Daniel Theis and Grant Williams.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) suffered a torn left meniscus in March but may return at some point during the postseason series with the Brooklyn Nets. However, according to head coach Ime Udoka, the team continues to plan that its big man won't be available. Nonetheless, even if Williams can make it back in the first round, it's likely he won't see a full workload. If that's the case, Daniel Theis and Grant Williams should continue to see more action at the five. However, Theis should remain the preferred fantasy option by DFS managers, primarily due to his contributions on the glass.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) has been doing some shooting drills on the court lately. According to Celtics head coach Ime Udoka, Williams is "doing a little bit more every day." Udoka stated that the team is happy with Williams' progress, but that the team is also preparing to be without him for the first round of the playoffs. Williams underwent surgery on his left meniscus a few weeks back. Daniel Theis has been starting at center alongside fellow big man Al Horford and the duo should continue to hold down the middle until Williams is ready to return. The Celtics open up a best-of-seven series against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) underwent surgery on his left meniscus Tuesday, with the team eyeing a return to game action in the next 4-6 weeks. That timeline assures that Williams will be shut down for the remainder of the regular season, with a best-case scenario likely being a return for the second round of the playoffs. In his first start since rejoining the Celtics, Daniel Theis played 41 minutes Monday and logged a double-double, indicative of the role that he figures to play in Williams' absence. Williams finishes the 2021-22 year having averaged 10 points and 9.6 rebounds per contest, all while shooting 73.6% overall, all of which are new career bests.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game. It has now been revealed that Williams suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee. That means, he'll miss multiple weeks and isn't expected to return in time for the conclusion of the regular season. The hope is that Williams can return in time for the playoffs. Al Horford (personal) remains out for Monday's contest, so Grant Williams will have plenty of streaming value now.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) was injured during Sunday's win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. While it was initially believed the big man suffered a sprained left ACL, things aren't looking good, with sources reporting that he sustained a torn ACL. Williams won't travel to Toronto for Monday's matchup against the Raptors to undergo further testing. However, it's possible his season is over, meaning Daniel Theis could be up for an increased workload moving forward.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) and Marcus Smart (illness) will both be active for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Both players missed the team's last game on Monday. Williams is dealing with right knee tendinopathy and Smart came down with a non-COVID illness prior to the team's last game. Derrick White and Grant Williams will slide back into bench roles on Wednesday after starting in Monday's contest. They should still each see over 20 minutes in the game, but neither player is particularly enticing for fantasy purposes.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) and point guard Marcus Smart (illness) have been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Thunder. Williams is listed as absent due to right patellar tendinopathy, an ominous designation, although it does come on the second leg of a back-to-back. In addition to being a stalwart of the Boston defense, Williams has shot a whopping 80.4% overall from the field during nine March outings. Daniel Theis is in line for elevated minutes and should be a buy-low DFS candidate. The same can be said for Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, both of whom should carry heavier workloads without Smart in the backcourt. The next chance for Williams or Smart to return to action comes Wednesday vs. Utah.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (calf) is expected to suit up for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Williams missed each of the last two games heading into the All-Star break. However, he was able to practice on Tuesday and appears ready to return to the court. That being said, Grant Williams should be sent back to the second unit and can be dropped in leagues where he was added. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Thursday for more information.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He wasn't able to play on Tuesday and will miss his second game in a row here. Grant Williams should slide into the starting five once again on Wednesday. Although, Al Horford is the better fantasy option between the two players. Fantasy managers should consider streaming Horford with the Celtics shorthanded here.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (calf) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Williams sat out on Tuesday and the Celtics had no issues handling the Philadelphia 76ers. Grant Williams is expected to start in place on Williams again on Wednesday. Although, Al Horford is the better fantasy option between the two. Horford could be an interesting streaming option or DFS choice for Wednesday's slate.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (calf) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN's Tim Bontemps. Williams is dealing with right calf tightness. Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back for the Celtics. They are set to play the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. The Time Lord should be considered questionable for that game at this point. In Tuesday's game, expect to see the Celtics lean more on Al Horford and Grant Williams.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (calf) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. It's a shame because Williams was playing extremely well lately. Grant Williams is expected to slide into the starting five on Tuesday. He's a decent streaming option as a starter. Although, Al Horford and Daniel Theis should be in the mix as well. Fantasy managers should check back later on Tuesday for another update.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (personal) is not listed on the team's injury report ahead of Friday's contest vs. Portland. Williams missed the past two outings due to personal reasons, which allowed Grant Williams to slide into the starting five; with the team's starting center back, G. Williams is set to rejoin the second unit with Al Horford playing the power forward spot. Williams has been a perpetual double-double threat this season, securing double-digit rebound totals in 17 of his first 35 games. In addition, his 74.4% shooting percentage would lead the league, although he has just fallen short of the minutes requirements.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (personal) and point guard Marcus Smarthave been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. Charlotte. Williams' absence will mark his second in a row, paving the way for Grant Williams to stick with the starting five and serve as an upside DFS option. Smart's absence has now climbed to five outings, but he has cleared the league's health and safety protocols and appears to be trending toward a return. For the time being, Dennis Schroder carries significantly elevated upside as the team's primary point guard. The next chance for Williams or Smart to take the floor comes Friday against the Trail Blazers.

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (toe) has been deemed probable to take the floor for Wednesday's game vs. the Spurs. Williams was out just one game due to a sprained big toe, having recently been on a torrid rebounding stretch, snagging double-digit boards in each of his last five outings. With Enes Freedom having cleared the league's health and safety protocols, Boston should be back at full health at the center spot, which may keep Williams' minutes upside in check. Working in Williams' favor is the fact that San Antonio's defense has struggled mightily to keep opposing centers under wraps, to the tune of the third-highest DFS points per game average (57.5), per DraftKings scoring.

Boston Celtics point guard Dennis Schroder will return to action from the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols on Sunday against Orlando, but center Robert Williams III (toe) will miss the matchup. Romeo Langford (illness) is also out for the game, while Jayson Tatum remains sidelined as well. Schroder is having a very good season and should get plenty of run right away. With Langford and Tatum missing, there's also an opportunity for Payton Pritchard and Josh Richardson to make a big impact offensively. Fantasy managers shouldn't forget about Grant Williams either.