Celtics, Lakers eye Robert Williams as free-agent center option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 10:47 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers are targeting Robert Williams, a free-agent center known for his rim protection. If the Celtics lose Nikola Vucevic, they will seek a starting center. The Lakers may also need help at center after significant roster changes. Williams averaged 6.7 points and 7 rebounds last season. A return to Boston could benefit Williams, who had notable success with the team previously. Both teams are expected to explore options in the upcoming free-agent market.
- •Celtics and Lakers name top landing spots for Robert Williams.
- •Boston might need a new starting center if Vucevic leaves.
- •Lakers face roster adjustments with multiple players in free agency.
- •Williams averaged 6.7 points and 7 rebounds in a limited role.
- •Teams expected to pursue a variety of available centers this offseason.
- 10:47 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics and Lakers named top landing spots for $48 million elite rim protector
"The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers could target the same free-agent center who is widely regarded as one of the better rim protectors in the NBA.
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