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Perhaps there really is something to this Celtics-Robert Williams III reunion rumor.
Earlier this week, Bleacher Report NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that Boston is interested in reuniting with Williams, who is an unrestricted free agent. And Fischer doubled down with another report later in the week.
“The Celtics have definitely sent out signals that they want to be big players in the big man market," Fischer reported, as transcribed by Celtics blogger John-Griner Canady. "I’ve heard Boston linked to Mitchell Robinson and Robert Williams III”
The Celtics drafted Williams with the 27th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. The athletic center struggled with injuries but, when healthy, emerged as one of the more dynamic big men in the league. After the 2022-23 season, Williams was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in the deal that brought Jrue Holiday to Boston.
Injuries limited Williams to just 26 games over his first two seasons in Portland. But he bounced back last season by averaging 6.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 59 games while posting his best PER (22.1) since the 2021-22 season.
Most notably, Williams added 3-point shooting to his arsenal, making nine of 23 3-point attempts (39%). He attempted just seven 3-pointers over his first seven seasons in the league.
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