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How will the Boston Celtics change with Robert Williams III’s return to the team?

There will of course need to be changes in the team's rotations.

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Celtics offense erupts as Boston grabs 130-121 victory against Washington

Seven Celtics players scored in double-figures as Boston cruised to a 130-121 victory at home against Washington Sunday evening.

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Should the Boston Celtics trade Payton Pritchard? One analyst thinks so

So far this season, reserve Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has not gotten much playing time, but he's been a key microwave scorer for the Celtics whenever interim head coach Joe Mazzulla has called his number.

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Despite Boston’s wins, Bleacher Report highlights three potential trade targets for Celtics

As good as things are going for Boston, could they try to get even better?

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Should the Boston Celtics start combo guard Derrick White over starting center Robert Williams III?

When the big man gets back on the court, who moves to the bench?

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Woj: Despite Robert Williams III likely returning by Christmas, Celtics may look to trade for another big

Interestingly, even with Timelord looking likely to return, Woj believes the Celtics may look to further bolster their frontcourt closer to the 2023 trade deadline.

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How sustainable is the Boston Celtics’ recent success?

Given the team should get Robert Williams III and maybe even Danilo Gallinari, there's a case to be made that it's very sustainable.

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It’s nearly Timelord time: Celtics’ Robert Williams III nears a return from injury

The Texas A&M product will be joining one of the NBA's hotter teams so far this season.

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Despite a lack of size in their frontcourt, Boston gets rebounding done by committee

"The Celtics are 21st in points allowed per possession, but there's no cause for alarm," cautions ESPN's Zach Lowe.

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‘It’ll be a seamless transition’ when Robert Williams III returns, per Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla

"Both (offensive and defensive) systems were built for our full team, so when we get that it’ll be a seamless transition," explained Mazzulla.

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If Robert Williams III is healthy, the Boston Celtics have a shot at the finals

For at least one prominent NBA analyst, the Celtics absolutely have to have the Texas A&M product on the court and playing at a high level if Boston is to have a real shot at getting back to the NBA Finals in 2023.

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Celtics place five players in HoopsHype’s 2022-23 trade value rankings

A number of factors went into their weighing players against one another, including age, availability, positional scarcity, salary, and anticipated next contract.

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Joe Mazzulla gives positive update on Robert Williams III, though return date still unclear

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked about Robert Williams Monday night, who has been sidelined since September following a knee procedure.

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NBA, Celtics Twitter react to Boston’s 117-108 win over the Detroit Pistons

With no Al Horford, Jaylen Brown, or Malcolm Brogdon (or Robert Williams III or Danilo Gallinari, while we are at it), the Celtics called on the next man up with a 43-point explosion from superstar forward Jayson Tatum to secure the win.

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How Robert Williams III’s return will change the Boston Celtics?

Given how poor this team has been in his absence on the defensive side of the court, his return to action with the Celtics will only help the club.

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Anonymous rival NBA exec thinks the Boston Celtics are not contenders without Robert Williams III

"They still should be better on defense than they are now, but I don’t think people realize how much Robert Williams means to them," they explained.

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Boston Celtics get solid grade in reassessment of 2022 NBA offseason

After Gallo's ACL injury, the view of Boston's offseason suffered a bit but has since improved with evidence.

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‘It feels great just getting back on the court,’ says Celtics’ Robert Williams III of preparing to return to action

Boston's defensive anchor is reportedly starting to ramp up for a return to the court.

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Did the Boston Celtics spark a ‘tall ball’ revolution in the NBA?

After slogging through less-skilled pairings of twin bigs the Celtics deployed in recent seasons out of sheer necessity, they stumbled on an incredibly effective iteration built around playing center Robert Williams III and Al Horford together.

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Luke Kornet has been solid for the Boston Celtics, so why isn’t he playing more?

Kornet has been solid in the run he has earned, and might just be enough with the rest of his teammates to bridge the gap until recuperating center Robert Williams III returns.

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Boston’s Robert Williams III reportedly on track for 8-to-12 week return timetable

The Timelord could debut on a back-to-back second half where the team needs more help up front.

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Hot take or not: Grant Williams is pricing himself out of the Boston Celtics’ future

"The Celtics had a chance to secure Williams' future on a long-term extension this offseason, but they couldn't make the numbers work," writes Bleacher Report.

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Hot take or not: The Boston Celtics defense can dominate – but only with Robert Williams III

Even after Smart won 2022 DPOY, questions about whether he is even the most impactful defender on his own team persist.

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What are the Boston Celtics best trade options?

Things are looking solid now, but Boston might find a need to plug a hole in their roster later on this season.

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How important is Robert Williams III to the Boston Celtics?

His absence was enough to get analysts questioning Boston's ceiling.

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