Woj: Dwight Howard, LaMarcus Aldridge names to watch for Robert Williams III injury depth signings
The Boston Celtics might have a stopgap already in mind based on what ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting in the wake of the news that Boston big man Robert Williams III will miss at least the first few weeks of the 2022-23 season with a clean-up operation on the knee he hurt at the end of the season prior.
Per Woj, Dwight Howard and LaMarcus Aldridge could be options for the Celtics, with Boston having shown “a little interest in” this offseason as a potential depth signing.
Aldridge and Celtics head coach Ime Udoka have a connection going back all the way to their time with the San Antonio Spurs, so such a signing could make sense for the Celtics if they are not confident in the players they have coming into training camp.
Robert Williams III will undergo a clean-up procedure on his left knee, and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks of action. https://t.co/y7KuvJ4Gpr
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) September 20, 2022
Given, at least for now, that Timelord’s operation is considered a minor one with an expectation that the Texas A&M product is out only a few weeks of the regular season, Boston may elect to simply sign camp invitees and wait out the results.
But expect such a signing or perhaps even a trade if there are any lingering doubts about Williams’ health given the Celtics’ aspirations of contention.
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