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Former Celtics Forward Returns From Injury Following Near 14-Month Absence

Story byAdam TaylorSun, January 11, 2026 at 8:42 PM UTC·1 min readThe Boston Celtics selected Grant Williams with the 22nd pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. He was the first culture-resetting addition following the departure of Kyrie Irving and Terry Rozier that summer. Williams spent four seasons in Boston, emerging as a valuable member of the bench rotation. He was part of the Celtics team that made it to the NBA Finals in 2022 under Ime Udoka.

Former Celtics Forward Returns From Injury Following Near 14-Month Absence

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  • However, the versatile forward was ultimately traded to the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team trade. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementUnfortunately for Williams, his time in Dallas was short-lived, and he was jettisoned to the Charlotte Hornets within months.
  • Then, last season, in Williams’ first full campaign with the Hornets, disaster struck.
  • The Tennessee product tore both his ACL and meniscus while facing the Milwaukee Bucks. On Saturday, January 10, Williams finally made his return to the court.
  • Head coach Charles Lee gave him 13 minutes of playing time off the bench.
  • Williams ended the night with 9 points and 8 rebounds, although he struggled from the floor, hitting 3-of-10 from the field. Charlotte ended the night with a win, defeating the Utah Jazz 150-95.
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