Boston Celtics power forward Grant Williams has rejoined the active roster for Monday's game against Minnesota. Williams missed the past five contests due to the league's health and safety protocols; despite that, he will not face a minutes cap of any kind. His return comes at a crucial time for Boston, who is down Marcus Smart (hand), Jayson Tatum, Dennis Schroder, and Josh Richardson (health and safety protocols) for at least one game, paving the way for elevated offensive roles for all healthy Celtics. Williams' last game before entering protocols saw him tie his career high with five made triples, showcasing the DFS upside that he possesses when there are absences ahead of him on the depth chart.

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams won't play against the Knicks on Saturday. Williams, along with teammates Al Horford and Jabari Parker, isn't available as the trio remains in health and safety protocols. As a result, Robert Williams III, who had 11 rebounds, seven points, and a block against the Warriors on Friday night, should continue to receive more minutes than usual. Enes Freedom may also benefit, although he remains a risky option in all formats despite an increased chance of production caused by the abundance of absences.

Boston Celtics power forward Grant Williams has been elevated back into the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against Atlanta after a one-game stint coming off the bench. Head coach Ime Udoka has tinkered with the team's rotation with Jaylen Brown (leg), and now Robert Williams III (knee), unavailable. Irrespective of his duties, Williams enters Wednesday having scored 11 points and hit three triples in back-to-back outings. His fluctuating playing time and 4.4 field-goal attempts per game average make the 22-year-old a risky season-long asset, though he has DFS punt play appeal in all formats.

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams will have his fourth-year option picked up by the organization. That means, the young forward will be tied to the team for the rest of this season and next year. Williams has been impressive during his two starts while Al Horford sat out. That being said, his fantasy value is limited right now because Horford does start a majority of the time. Despite that, the organization sees enough in Williams to go ahead and pick up his option.

Boston Celtics power forward Grant Williams will slot into the starting five for Wednesday's season opener vs. the Knicks. Williams draws the start due to the absence of Al Horford (health protocols), although he has traditionally remained an offensive afterthought even when shifted off the bench. In 14 career starts, Williams has averaged just 5.5 points per game, with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown having a higher probability of seeing an uptick in offensive usage. Still, for those in search of a low-end DFS option at the 11th hour, Williams presents a solid choice; in the long-term, his hold on a starting spot remains tenuous.