Nets' Ziaire Williams: Chips in 23 points off bench
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Williams tallied 23 points (7-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 6-9 FT), one assist, one steal and one block over 28 minutes during the Nets' 123-110 loss to the Jazz on Thursday.
Williams logged just 11 points over his last two outings while coming off the bench, but he was more active on offense during Thursday's contest as he finished as the Nets' second-leading scorer behind Noah Clowney (29 points). It was Williams' highest point total since Oct. 24 against the Cavaliers (25 points), though he's eclipsed the 20-point mark just twice this season.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Back to bench
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Williams will come off the bench Monday against the Hornets.
Williams will retreat to a bench role after making two straight starts. He's averaging 9.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in 27.4 minutes per contest over his last five appearances off the bench.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Scores 10 points in loss
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Williams finished with 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-8 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes during Saturday's 116-99 loss to the Bucks.
Williams got the start at small forward due to the absence of Michael Porter (back), and while his numbers didn't stand out, he was one of the few Nets players who posted a decent line in a 17-point loss. Williams should return to his role on the bench once Porter is back in the lineup. As of now, his upside is strictly matchup-based since he's not putting good enough numbers to be considered a viable starting option in all fantasy formats -- even if he's a starter.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Scores 10 points in spot-start
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Williams registered 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 30 minutes during Friday's 115-103 loss to Philadelphia.
Williams collected a DNP-CD during Monday's loss to the Knicks, but with Michael Porter (back) needing a rest day, Williams was able to earn a spot start. Unfortunately, he didn't do much with the opportunity, and there's a decent chance Porter will return for Saturday's game in Milwaukee, so Williams' run as a starter will likely be short-lived.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Starting Friday
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Williams is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the 76ers.
Williams is getting the start with Michael Porter (back) unavailable, and the former will be joined in the first unit by Terance Mann, Egor Demin, Noah Clowney and Nic Claxton. Williams is a hit-or-miss player, but he'll have a lot of shots falling his way Friday, so he could be someone to consider streaming in deep leagues if you need some points and triples.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Unproductive in 28 minutes
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Williams accumulated five points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two blocks in 28 minutes during Sunday's 119-109 loss to Toronto.
While Williams blocked two shots, he was largely ineffective offensively, scoring just five points in 28 minutes. Williams' offensive outputs have been very up and down this season, but he will look to get right on the second leg of a back-to-back Monday against the Knicks.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Leads bench with 15 points
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Williams registered 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and three steals across 36 minutes during Friday's 105-98 loss to the Magic.
Williams managed to bounce back from a horrific 0-for-8 night from the field Tuesday against the Raptors. He tallied double figures in the scoring column for the second time in three games and finished with his highest shot volume since Oct. 24. Consistency has been a concern for Williams so far this season, as he's capable of producing as a scorer and adding a few boards. However, he's also turned in his fair share of duds.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Adds 13 points off bench
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Williams recorded 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Sunday's 134-98 loss to the Knicks.
Williams scored in double figures after being held to nine total points over his previous two games. He was efficient from beyond the arc, knocking down three or more triples for the third time in eight appearance so far this year. Williams certainly benefitted from a lopsided score Sunday, logging a season high in minutes.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Returns vs. Minnesota
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Williams (undisclosed) returned to Monday's game against the Timberwolves with 5:58 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.
The 24-year-old swingman exited to the locker room in the second quarter after a collision with Rudy Gobert. However, Williams is back on the floor and appears to be good to go for the remainder of the game.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Exits to locker room vs. Minnesota
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Williams (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
The 24-year-old forward headed back to the locker room following a collision with Rudy Gobert. If Williams is unable to return, Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin are candidates for increased playing time the rest of the way.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Cleared for Sunday
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Williams (back) has been cleared for Sunday's game against the 76ers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
After a two-game absence, Williams is expected back in the rotation Sunday. That could result in fewer minutes for Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin. Sunday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, and it's possible Williams could have some restrictions.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Williams (back) won't play Wednesday against the Hawks.
Williams was previously listed as questionable, but he'll miss his second game in a row Wednesday. Presumably, the forward is considered day-to-day. Guys like Tyrese Martin and Jalen Wilson could see increased workloads against the Hawks in Williams' absence.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Iffy for Wednesday
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Williams (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Williams is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to a lower back contusion he sustained in Sunday's loss to the Spurs. If he's ultimately ruled out, Tyrese Martin and Jalen Wilson are candidates for an uptick in minutes against Atlanta.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Ruled out Monday
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Williams (back) will not play Monday against the Rockets, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Williams was unable to return to Sunday's game against the Spurs due to a lower back contusion. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against the Hawks, and fantasy managers can assume he's day-to-day for now. The Nets are likely to use a committee approach to soak up his minutes.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Won't return Sunday
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Williams (back) won't return to Sunday's game against the Spurs due to a lower back contusion.
Williams exited Sunday's game after injuring his back on a hard fall in the third quarter. He finished with five points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one steal in 13 minutes. With the Nets playing again Monday against the Rockets, Williams could have a tough time gaining clearance for the second leg of a back-to-back set.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Puts up 25 points off bench
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Williams notched 25 points (9-13 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and two steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 131-124 loss to the Cavaliers.
Williams did significant damage from beyond the arc in this one, where he scored 18 of his 25 points on the night. He was far more aggressive Friday after attempting only two triples in Wednesday's season opener against Charlotte. Consistency continues to be a concern for Williams as the 2025-26 season marches on, as he's shown that he's more than capable of catching fire on the offensive end, but he's yet to show that he can do so on a regular basis.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Scores 20 points in 28 minutes
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Williams recorded 20 points (8-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal in 28 minutes off the bench during Friday's 119-114 preseason loss to Toronto.
Williams is a capable, albeit inconsistent, scorer. He'll have a ton of opportunities in Brooklyn this season, but he rarely brings much to the stat sheet outside of points and triples.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Pops for four threes
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Williams produced 15 points (5-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and four rebounds in 19 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 111-109 preseason win over the Suns in Macao.
The fifth-year forward led the Nets in made threes in an efficient performance with the second unit. Williams is coming off a solid first season with Brooklyn in 2024-25, setting new career highs in points (10.0), boards (4.6), threes (1.6), steals (1.0) and minutes (24.5) per game, and he figures to fill a similar role this season in the team's rotation.
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