Williams (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Williams is in danger of missing a second straight game. If he's sidelined again, Noah Clowney, Jalen Wilson, Tyrese Martin and Maxwell Lewis would be candidates for increased roles.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Won't play Saturday
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Williams (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game versus the Pacers.
Williams had been listed as questionable heading into the day due to right hamstring tightness, but he'll end up missing his second game since the All-Star break after the Nets re-evaluated him earlier Saturday. With Williams sidelined against the Pacers, Noah Clowney, Maxwell Lewis, Tyrese Martin and Jalen Wilson could all be candidates to take on a few extra minutes. Williams' next chance to play will arrive Monday versus Dallas.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Iffy for Saturday
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Williams is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers due to right hamstring tightness, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
The hamstring injury is a new concern for Williams, who has missed just one game since Jan. 25. If the 23-year-old swingman is sidelined Saturday, Tyrese Martin, Maxwell Lewis and Jalen Wilson could be candidates to pick up more minutes on the wing.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Lights it up from deep in OT loss
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Williams finished with 22 points (8-15 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, two steals and one assist over 35 minutes in Thursday's 105-99 overtime loss to Indiana.
Williams had success from deep in Thursday's outing, leading all Nets players in threes made while finishing with a team-high-tying point total in a losing effort. Williams set a new season high in threes made, having connected on at least five threes in three contests. He has surpassed the 20-point mark on three occasions, last doing so Feb. 1.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Good to go Tuesday
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Williams (Achilles) is available for Tuesday's game against Boston, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Williams will return to game action after missing Sunday's win over Atlanta due to left Achilles soreness. The 23-year-old swingman has carved out a significant role for the Nets this season, and over his last five appearances (all starts), he has averaged 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.8 three-pointers, 1.8 assists and 1.0 blocks across 31.6 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Probable for Tuesday
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Williams is probable for Tuesday's game against the Celtics with left Achilles soreness, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Williams is likely to play Tuesday after sitting out Sunday's game against the Hawks. His absence allowed Jalen Wilson to enter the starting lineup, although Williams' expected return should push Wilson back to the bench.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Late addition to injury report
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Williams is questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta due to left Achilles soreness.
Williams was a late addition to the injury report due to the left Achilles soreness, which is a new injury for the 23-year-old. If the swingman is unable to suit up, Tyrese Martin and Jalen Wilson could receive a bump in minutes.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Effective shooting in limited role
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Williams closed Thursday's 116-110 loss to the Bulls with 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes.
Williams might have logged 30 minutes in this game, but he didn't do much outside of scoring, although it's worth noting he was very effective with his shot. The former Stanford star has scored in double digits in four of his last five games while shooting 46.8 percent from the floor in that span, so he's aiming to end the season on a strong note. He should continue to be a decent streaming option in most formats as long as he remains in a starting role.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Efficient 19 points in loss
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Williams registered 19 points (6-11 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 32 minutes during Saturday's 105-102 loss to Charlotte.
Williams got back into the starting lineup Saturday in the absence of Cameron Johnson (knee), and he finished second in scoring for the Nets behind D'Angelo Russell's 28 points. Williams has carved out a stable role during his first year in Brooklyn, averaging 12.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 26.2 minutes across nine games (eight starts) following the All-Star break.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Returning to starting unit
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Williams is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Hornets.
Williams will replace Cameron Johnson (knee) in the starting lineup Saturday. Williams is averaging 11.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 26.2 minutes across his 30 starting appearances this season.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Slides to bench Thursday
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Williams will come off the bench during Thursday's game against Golden State, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Keon Johnson will join the starting five on Thursday, pushing Williams to the bench for the first time since Jan. 27. Over his last 10 outings, the 23-year-old has averaged 10.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals across 26.0 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Career-high five triples in loss
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Williams racked up 19 points (6-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three steals in 34 minutes during Monday's 107-99 loss to Washington.
Williams entered Monday's game shooting just 31.8 percent from beyond the arc on 4.1 3PA/G, but his three-point shooting was on full display despite the loss. He did most of his damage in the third quarter, scoring 11 points while connecting on all three of his three-point attempts. Williams has scored in double digits in three of his last four games, and over that span he has averaged 11.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals over 30.1 minutes per game.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Struggles from deep
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Williams chipped in 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 31 minutes during Thursday's 110-97 loss to Cleveland.
Williams has struggled with his outside shot all season, converting just 31.7 percent of his 4.1 three-point attempts per contest. Since returning to the starting lineup on Jan. 29, Williams is averaging 10.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.6 minutes on 40.3/32.5/93.3 shooting splits.
Williams logged 21 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 37 minutes Saturday during the Nets' 110-98 win over the Rockets.
It was a balanced scoring effort for the Nets on Saturday, with six players scoring in double digits and Williams leading the way with 21 points. Williams has scored in double digits in consecutive games after scoring 13 points cumulatively in the three games prior. Williams will look to duplicate his performance in Tuesday's rematch against Houston.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Does little in return Saturday
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Williams chipped in one point (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 20 minutes during Saturday's 106-97 loss to the Heat.
Williams returned Saturday from a two-game absence due to a sprained left ankle, but he couldn't connect on any of his five field-goal attempts. He started in his last nine outings prior to his injury, but he came off the bench in his return, and it's not clear whether he'll be inserted back into the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Kings.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Not starting vs. Miami
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Williams is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Heat, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Williams is returning from a two-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. While he's been a regular starter of late, he'll be part of the second unit in this one. Williams is averaging 11.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game since the beginning of January.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Officially good to go
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Williams (ankle) is available for Saturday's game versus the Heat.
Williams has been upgraded from probable to available Saturday after missing Brooklyn's previous two outings due to a sprained left ankle. Williams has started in his last nine appearances, so he will likely enter the starting five against Miami.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Likely to play Saturday
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Williams (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Heat, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
After missing Brooklyn's last two games with a sprained left ankle, Williams is likely to return to action Saturday. With Ben Simmons questionable with an illness against Miami, Williams could have more playing time on his plate if he's ultimately upgraded to available. Over his last eight games, Williams has averaged 11.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.9 three-pointers in 25.7 minutes.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Won't play Wednesday
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Williams (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Suns, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Williams will miss his second game in a row Wednesday, and there's no word on the severity of the sprain. The Nets will be very shorthanded Wednesday, and guys like Tosan Evbuomwan, Keon Johnson, Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin could see healthy workloads as a result.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Dealing with ankle sprain
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Williams has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to a left ankle sprain, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today rpeorts.
Williams has started in each of the Nets' last nine games, and over that span he has averaged 12.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals over 25.3 minutes per game. Williams' absence Tuesday opens the door for Keon Johnson or Jalen Wilson to enter Brooklyn's starting lineup. Williams' next opportunity to play will be Wednesday against the Suns.
