It would be a big surprise if Celtics center Robert Williams returned during the first round of the playoffs, but the door isn’t entirely closed on that possibility, Jay King of The Athletic tweets. Williams, who underwent left knee surgery on March 30, hasn’t technically been ruled out because players react differently to surgeries, according to coach Ime Udoka. However, the expectation is that Williams won’t be available, Udoka added.
We have more from the Atlantic Division:
- Raptors forward Pascal Siakam had another huge game on Thursday, piling up 37 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists against Philadelphia. Siakam has become an all-around force who deserves a spot on one of the All-NBA teams, Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports writes. “I think I’m continuing to get better,” Siakam said. “It’s been a good long road for me and I just always believed all the work I have put in is going to pay off.”
- Jaylen Brown had a triple-double against Milwaukee on Thursday. Just being on the court was enough to add to Brown’s bank account. The Celtics forward gained a $482,143 bonus for playing in his 65th game this season, ESPN’s Bobby Marks tweets. The bonus was deemed likely heading into the season and does not impact Brown’s cap hit, Marks adds.
- Knicks two-way player Jericho Sims notched 10 points, 13 rebounds, three blocks in 35 minutes against Brooklyn on Wednesday. Sims has a similar skill set to Mitchell Robinson, who is headed to free agency this summer, and could replace him in the rotation next season, Marc Berman of the New York Post writes. “Great feet, the athleticism is terrific,” coach Tom Thibodeau said of Sims. “We haven’t seen the playmaking in the paint he has. As time goes on, we’ll see that he’s a very good playmaker in the paint. You’ll see him kick out and find the open guy.’’
It would be a disgrace if Siakam isn’t All-NBA this year.
Yeah I have him on 3rd team. Dude has been balling since Jan.
Honestly, when I saw in the headline that the article was going around the Atlantic Division, I thought the Brown would be Bruce Brown. He accepted a QO for $4.7M for this season. I can’t see the Nets paying what he could command next season. He’s a very streaky player, but is usually consistent on defense.
I wish I got a $482,143 bonus for showing up to work 79% of my scheduled time. I’ll send my boss a text. I’m sure he’ll see the light.
Sports pay is out of control but then look at what the owners make & CEOs at companies make, etc! No wonder so many posters on sports blogs are angry & frustrated.