Boston Celtics center Robert Williams will miss 4-6 weeks after an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee, according to ESPN. Adrian Wojnarowski.
Williams, 24, has been a key player since 2010 in Boston’s run to the NBA Finals earlier this year, although he missed a month between March and April due to a torn meniscus.
The All-Defensive Second Team honoree underwent a successful partial left knee meniscectomy to ensure his participation in the game, but issues persisted after his return and Williams missed key games against the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat.
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams is undergoing treatment for arthritis in his left knee and is expected to require 4-6 weeks to recover, sources told ESPN. Williams had meniscus surgery in March and played in the game.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 20, 2022
Williams still averaged 7.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per 23 minutes in the playoffs, making 17 appearances as Boston fell to Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors in the Finals.
After losing Danilo Gallinari to a torn ACL earlier this season, the Celtics will certainly look to free agent options like DeMarcus Cousins, Dwight Howard and LaMarcus Aldridge to bolster their roster.
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