According to the Celtics, Robert Williams will miss tonight’s final preseason game against the Heat with right knee tendinopathy. It’s unclear the severity of Williams’ injury, but with less than a week before the regular season opener in New York next Wednesday, the team will be cautious.
Add this ailment to the long laundry list that has plagued Timelord in his three seasons with the Celtics. He’s played in only 132 games since 2018, dealing with back and hip issues, knee tendonitis, turf toe, and COVID. Despite his troubled medical history, the team and Williams agreed to a four-year, $54 million contract extension over the summer that will keep in Boston through 2026.