The Latest Breaking News from Ime Udoka

Boston’s stunning in-season improvement was validated with a sweep of Brooklyn. Could the Celtics’ 18th NBA title soon follow?

Brooklyn’s season ended in the first round of the playoffs Monday night after falling to Boston in Game 4.

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.

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 ...

Boston’s big man could potentially return Saturday against Brooklyn.

"Credit to Ime, he didn't panic," said Brown. "We weren't playing as well in the first half -- we stuck with it and found a way to win."

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 @ ...

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving didn’t click Wednesday, and now Brooklyn is staring down a 2–0 hole against a more well-organized Boston squad.

A cloud -- likely intentional -- hangs over exactly when either will return.