Start Robert Williams III Now

Celtics Beat hits on the time coming for Robert Williams III to become the starting center for the Boston Celtics. Brad Stevens acknowledged the importance of Rob after the Celtics beat the Rockets on Sunday, admitting that Double Big may have to come to an end to prioritize the best matchup. That doesn't immediately signal Williams starting after dropping 16 point and 13 rebounds with 3 blocks in the best performance of his career, but he at least passed Daniel Theis for that game 19-6 in minutes played. Will Danny Ainge make a move to free up more time for Robert and other? Jared Weiss joined Adam Kaufman and Evan Valenti to preview the trade market, the invincibility of James Harden, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant with the Brooklyn Nets, the likelihood of the Sacramento Kings trading Harrison Barnes and what Danny Ainge will do with the vaunted TPE trade exception as the Trade Deadline approaches.

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics for The Athletic. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA

3:37 Robert Williams is breaking out of his shell

8:52 Being mindful of Robert Williams' injury

24:34 The Brooklyn Nets problem

36:22 Overpay for Harrison Barnes?

48:32 More questions about Danny or Brad going forward

55:38 Brad Stevens leaving Boston for Indiana Hoosiers?

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