Former Celtics center Robert Williams potentially out for season due to knee injury

The tough breaks keep coming for Robert Williams. Traded by the Celtics prior to the season, he once again will need knee surgery. And it's one of those could be out for the season if they repair it with his long term health preferred or two to three months if they perform just a "clean up."

Williams had one of those clean up surgeries the second half of the 2021-22 season. He returned during the playoffs as the Celtics made it to the NBA Finals that season. Guess here is since the Blazers are rebuilding, Williams will end up missing the full season, which will hopefully keep him healthier in future seasons.

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III is facing potential season-ending surgery to repair bone and ligament damage due to right kneecap injury, sources tell me and @JaredWeissNBA. Williams and doctors could also choose cleanup procedure with 2-to-3 month timetable.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 7, 2023

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III will require right knee surgery, sources tell ESPN. Conversations with doctors and his agent are ongoing about the kind of procedure necessary for Williams and how long of a timeline will be needed for recovery. pic.twitter.com/zhStKii8hl

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 6, 2023

Reports: Robert Williams will need potentially season-ending surgery on right knee @ChrisForsberg_ @EddieHouse_50 and @aminajadeTV react to the tough news for the former Celtic 💚 pic.twitter.com/wx0UfpdCdM

— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) November 7, 2023