Amari Williams Gets Spot Minutes As Celtics Open 4-0
Amari Williams is not on the injury report as Boston has opened 2026-27 at 4-0. The 6-11 forward-center has played in all four games off the bench, with a season-high 14 minutes against Philadelphia on Oct. 16. He's entering his second season after a rookie year that saw him average 6.6 minutes a game.
By the Celtics Nightly Desk · updated 3 d ago01The story of the nightLimited Minutes Through Four GamesWilliams has appeared in each of Boston's first four games but hasn't carved out a steady role yet.
Williams has appeared in each of Boston's first four games but hasn't carved out a steady role yet. He logged 14 minutes against Philadelphia on Oct. 16, putting up 4 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in a win. Against Cleveland on Oct. 8 he grabbed 4 rebounds in 4.8 minutes. His other two appearances were brief: 3.6 minutes against Philadelphia on Oct. 10 and no time on the floor against Charlotte on Oct. 14, both wins. He is not listed on the injury report.
02A Modest Rookie Season By The NumbersLast season, Williams played 22 games for Boston and averaged 6.6 minutes, 1.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.5 assists.
Last season, Williams played 22 games for Boston and averaged 6.6 minutes, 1.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.5 assists. He shot 50.0 percent from the field and 71.4 percent from the line, with a 57.3 true shooting percentage and a 10.3 usage rate. His plus-minus sat at -2.6. The 24-year-old out of Kentucky stands 6-11, 269 pounds, and wears No. 77. He has no injury history on record.
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