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Williams will start Monday's game against the Hawks.
With Austin Reaves (illness) and Quentin Grimes (finger) sidelined, Williams will join the first unit for the first time since Oct. 27. In four starts this season, he's averaged 11.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals across 28.5 minutes per tilt.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Adequate from bench
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Williams accumulated eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals over 20 minutes during Friday's 124-118 win over the Trail Blazers.
Williams gave the Lakers useful minutes off the bench, knocking down a pair of three-pointers and picking up two steals in his 20 minutes. The forward missed three straight games with soreness in his left foot, an issue going back to the preseason, before being cleared to return earlier in the week. The Lakers begin a back-to-back on Sunday, so he could be held out for one of those games.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Modest output Wednesday
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Williams contributed 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 116-103 victory over the Kings.
After beginning the year as a starter, Williams seems to be getting eased back into action following a recent absence. He'll continue competing with Jake LaRavia for the Lakers' fifth starting lineup position.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Plays 15 minutes off bench in return
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Williams notched nine points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 15 minutes during Monday's 138-117 win over the Heat.
Williams returned from a three-game absence due to a foot injury, but he operated off the bench for the first time this season and played limited minutes. Over his first four appearances, the sixth-year wing averaged 11.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals in 28.5 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Not starting Monday
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Williams won't start Monday's game against the Heat, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Williams is returning from a three-game absence due to a foot injury, though he'll slide to the second unit for the first time this season. Jake LaRavia will draw a fourth consecutive start.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Good to go Monday
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Williams (foot) is good to go for Monday against the Heat.
After three straight absences, Williams is set to return to the rotation. In his absence, Jake LaRavia had made two consecutive starts on the wings.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Set to miss third straight contest
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Williams (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Williams will now miss his third consecutive outing as he recovers from a left foot injury. Jake LaRavia is in line for a second straight start, while Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili should continue to see an uptick in minutes off the bench.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Questionable for Sunday
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Williams (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Williams has missed the past two games for the Lakers, and with Sunday's game being the first of a back-to-back, he might need to spend one more game on the inactive list. If he's out again, Quentin Grimes will help fill his minutes.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Out Friday
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Williams has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors due to left foot injury management, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
Williams will miss a second consecutive contest due to a left foot issue, and his next chance to play will come Sunday against Toronto. Quentin Grimes will likely continue seeing increased playing time in Williams' absence.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Could play Friday
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Williams (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against Golden State.
Williams started in each of the first four games of the regular season but was unable to play in Wednesday's 103-87 win over the Clippers due to a foot injury. Jake LaRavia would likely remain in the Lakers' starting five if Williams is not cleared to play Friday.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Ruled out Wednesday
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Williams (foot) is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Williams is sitting out the second part of this back-to-back set. Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jake LaRavia seem to be the most likely options to replace Williams in the starting lineup.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Scores 11 points in loss
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Williams ended Tuesday's 136-129 loss to the Trail Blazers with 11 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals in 29 minutes.
Williams made the most of his limited offensive opportunities, connecting on four of five field-goal attempts while adding four assists and two steals. The 25-year-old forward has started each of the Lakers' first four games, giving him a relatively stable role despite his modest scoring volume. His ability to contribute across multiple categories makes him worth monitoring in deeper fantasy formats.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Solid in starting role
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Williams notched 14 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, one block and two steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 125-117 win over the Clippers.
Williams was efficient as a starter, hitting five of seven shots and finishing as one of six Lakers with at least 13 points. He has started both games since joining Los Angeles, and his minutes went up from the opener. Williams should hold on to the starting spot to help the Lakers on defense.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Starts over Grimes
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Williams contributed nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 127-105 win over the Warriors.
It was somewhat of a surprise to see Williams win the Opening Night starting gig over Quentin Grimes, who started four of Los Angeles' five preseason games. Although Williams should hold streaming appeal while working with the first unit, he figures to have a tenuous hold on the role.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Available, starting against Denver
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Williams (foot) is available and will start in Friday's preseason game versus the Nuggets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Williams has been bothered by a foot contusion. However, he will get the green light to suit up and start in the preseason finale. The 25-year-old, who agreed to a deal with the Lakers in the offseason, averaged a career-high 10.2 points along with 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.4 steals over 22.9 minutes per contest in 56 regular-season games with the Nets in 2025-26. Williams should see some minutes throughout the 2026-27 campaign, though he will likely be off the floor more often than not.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Logs full practice Thursday
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Williams (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Williams has been dealing with a foot contusion recently, though he's trending in the right direction ahead of Friday's preseason finale against Denver. The 25-year-old swingman can be considered questionable for that contest until the Lakers provide an update on his status.
Williams (foot) will not play in Tuesday's preseason matchup against Golden State, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.
Williams continues to deal with a foot contusion that has kept him out of recent preseason action. Coach JJ Redick indicated that the forward remains day-to-day, suggesting the injury isn't considered a long-term concern. Williams' next opportunity to suit up will come Friday against Denver in the Lakers' preseason finale.
Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Dealing with foot contusion
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Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Williams is dealing with a foot contusion, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
Williams has missed two straight preseason games due to the injury, which was previously labeled as general soreness. It's unclear when he'll be cleared to play, but it doesn't sound like he's practicing at full capacity yet.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Remaining out Thursday
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Williams won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings due to general soreness, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
Williams was also held out for the second half of a preseason back-to-back Tuesday, and he'll take a seat again Thursday with coach JJ Redick indicating a number of Lakers are dealing with minor injuries, per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com. Williams' next opportunity to return will arrive Tuesday against Golden State.
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