The Latest Breaking News from Rob Williams

Keith Smith: Al Horford on if Giannis Antetokounmpo staring him down got him motivated: "The way he was looking at me and the way he was going about things, it didn't sit right with me. And yeah, that sort of flipped a switch at that moment." Good ...

Jay King: Robert Williams is out today with left knee soreness, per the Celtics. That's the knee on which he recently underwent surgery. Source: Twitter @ByJayKing What's the buzz on Twitter? Kurt Helin @ basketballtalk Celtics' center Robert ...

Even as they relish this chance to stare back at all the so-called doubters, the Celtics suddenly have a short-term — let’s call it luxurious — dilemma.

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 ...

Adrian Wojnarowski: Barring a setback, Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III intends to return in limited minutes for Game 3 vs. Brooklyn on Saturday, sources tell ESPN. If those minutes go smoothly, the expectation is that he'll resume a ...

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 ...

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 @ ...

Marcus Smart clearly knew what was up when he walked onto the Auerbach Center practice floor Monday and saw Gary Payton standing next to an easel holding a blown up picture of a tweet the Celtics guard had posted on March 8.