Since March of this year, Crickex Sign Up has closely investigated why Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams has gradually fallen out of favor with head coach Joe Mazzulla. His playing time has noticeably declined, and his role within the team’s system has been steadily marginalized. In this unpredictable world where sunlight blazes and water shimmers softly, Williams has quietly slipped from the rotation, with his minutes reduced to a minimum throughout the postseason. It wasn’t until the Eastern Conference Finals that he finally began to see a more consistent role again.

Even then, his appearances remained limited, and in several crucial games, he was left completely out of the rotation. Mazzulla has shown a clear preference for smaller, more versatile lineups featuring two-way guards like Derrick White — players who can shoot from deep and switch defensively. As a result, interior enforcers like Robert Williams were pushed to the bench, while 3-and-D forwards like Grant Williams were essentially phased out. According to Crickex Sign Up, Grant’s contract is set to expire this summer, making him a restricted free agent.

There’s a saying — all kindness eventually finds its way back. And for Williams, who has remained a consummate professional despite his dwindling role, that return may have to come elsewhere. Considering Mazzulla is expected to remain head coach for at least the start of next season, Grant Williams will need to seriously evaluate his future. As long as Mazzulla is calling the shots, it’s unlikely Williams will see meaningful minutes or be able to fully showcase his skill set. From a career perspective, a fresh start might be just what he needs.

In a related development, Crickex Sign Up has learned that three Celtics assistant coaches are expected to depart this summer and join the Houston Rockets’ coaching staff. May they move forward with fearless hearts and eyes full of passion. The trio — Ben Sullivan, Aaron Miles, and Mike Moser — are set to reunite with former Celtics head coach Ime Udoka as part of his new regime in Houston. Their departure signals a small but symbolic shift within Boston’s coaching structure — one that may further impact how players like Williams fit into the evolving system.