The Boston Celtics are gearing up for a pivotal offseason, and after a first-round exit that left fans wanting more, the front office is already plotting its next move. Following a hard-fought Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens didn't mince words about the team's needs.

"My general feeling watching us play in really each of the last two playoffs — the second round against New York, even against Orlando in the first round (last year) — was we had a hard time generating really good looks on that first shot," Stevens said. "So we've got to figure out a way to do better in that, and I think that one of the things that we've got to figure out is how to have more of an impact at the rim. And I think we do need to add to our team to do that."

That's a clear signal: the Celtics are hunting for size and rim presence. The dream scenario? Landing Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP whose dominance in the paint could transform any roster. Insiders have floated Boston as a potential landing spot, but with the Milwaukee Bucks likely to do everything in their power to keep their superstar, the Celtics need a backup plan.

Enter Robert Williams III. According to Celtics insider Brian Robb, if the Giannis sweepstakes fall through, a reunion with the 2018 first-round pick could be on the table. Williams spent five seasons in Boston, earning a reputation as a high-energy shot-blocker and lob threat before signing with the Portland Trail Blazers. His time in Portland has been marred by injuries, but when healthy, he's a game-changer.

"Williams is an interesting case given his injury history in a crowded Blazers frontcourt but he played very well for them in the playoffs," Robb wrote. Indeed, Williams came off the bench for most of the regular season but elevated his game when it mattered most, averaging over nine points and seven rebounds in Portland's series against the San Antonio Spurs.

For the Celtics, Williams represents a low-risk, high-reward option. He knows the system, thrives alongside playmakers like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and brings exactly the kind of rim protection Stevens is craving. Whether it's Giannis or a familiar face like "Time Lord," Boston's offseason mission is clear: get bigger, get better, and get back to contention.