Williams ended Sunday's 112-111 overtime loss to the Jazz with 19 points (4-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 32 minutes.
Williams moved to the starting lineup five games ago and has produced dividends for fantasy managers who decided to trust him. Even though he's not expected to carry the team regularly, he's scored in double digits in each of his five starts. Through that five-game stretch, Williams is averaging 13.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Williams' usage will take a hit if Cameron Johnson (ankle), D'Angelo Russell (lower leg) and/or Cam Thomas (hamstring) return to action soon.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Team-high 19 points as starter
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Williams logged 19 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block in 22 minutes of play during Saturday's 123-94 loss to the 76ers.
After missing a slew of games to a knee injury and coming off the bench against the Bucks on Thursday, Williams made his return to the starting lineup. He looked right at home, posting his second-most efficient shooting performance of the season while he was at it. Until Ben Simmons (calf) returns to the lineup, the fourth-year guard could remain in the starting unit, where he's averaging 10.9 points and 5.6 assists per game. Simmons' next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Suns.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Enters starting lineup
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Williams will start Saturday's game against the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Ben Simmons (calf) will not play Saturday, and the Nets are going to be without Cameron Johnson (ankle) and Cam Thomas (hamstring) in the short term. Williams could be very busy as a result and finds himself on the streaming radar.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Gets 19 minutes in return
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Williams (knee) tallied eight points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 19 minutes in Thursday's 113-110 win over the Bucks.
Williams was back in action Thursday after a 12-game absence due to a left knee sprain. Though his numbers didn't jump off the page, Williams immediately took hold of a prominent spot in the rotation. He was on the court in crunch time and grabbed a key rebound with six seconds remaining, then was fouled and hit both of his free throws to give the Nets a three-point lead. Williams could see his role expand if the ankle injury that Cameron Johnson suffered in the closing seconds of Thursday's contest forces him to miss time.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Set to return Thursday
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Williams (knee) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Bucks.
Williams will return to action Thursday after missing Brooklyn's previous 12 contests due to a left knee sprain. The 23-year-old guard is averaging 8.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 21.9 minutes across his last 21 appearances this season.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Won't play Wednesday
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Williams (knee) won't play Wednesday against the Raptors, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Williams will miss his 12th game in a row Wednesday, but a return Thursday against the Bucks could potentially be on the table -- he returned to full practice Tuesday and is reportedly progressing well in his rehab.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Remains sidelined Sunday
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Williams (knee) is out for Sunday's game versus the Magic, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Williams' absence streak will extend to 11 games Sunday due to a left knee sprain. The Nets haven't provided a concrete timeline for his return, so he'll continue to be evaluated on a game-by-game basis.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Won't play Friday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Williams hasn't played since Dec. 1 due to a left knee sprain. He doesn't have a return timetable, but his next chance to suit up will come Sunday in Orlando. With Cam Thomas (hamstring) also out, Keon Johnson will likely remain in a prominent role.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Ruled out for Monday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Heat, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Williams' absence streak will extend to eight outings due to a sprained left knee. Per Slater, Williams participated in 5-on-5 portions of Monday's practice and is close to returning. His next chance to do so will come Thursday against the Bucks.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Progressing in recovery
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The Nets announced Thursday that Williams (knee) has progressed to on-court contract workouts with coaches and is expected to be integrated into team activities within the next week, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Williams has missed Brooklyn's last five contests due to a left knee sprain. While the 23-year-old forward appears to be nearing a return to action, he will likely have to participate in a full-contact practice before seeing any game action.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Limited to shooting
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Williams (knee) has been limited to shooting at practice, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Williams has yet to be cleared for contact, but coach Jordi Fernandez said the forward is progressing well. Whether or not he's ready in time for Saturday's game against the Jazz remains to be seen. Keon Johnson will likely see an uptick in minutes in the meantime.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Another absence coming
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Williams (knee) is out for Friday's game versus the Grizzlies, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Williams will miss his fourth straight game Friday due to a left knee sprain. Williams' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Cleveland.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Ruled out Sunday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Williams injured his left knee against the Magic on Dec. 1, and he will miss a third straight game Sunday as a result. The Nets' next game won't be until Friday, Dec. 13 against the Grizzlies, so Williams can take advantage of the additional rest. Shake Milton and Jalen Wilson should be in line for more minutes Sunday due to injuries to Williams and Cam Thomas (hamstring).
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Won't play Wednesday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily.com reports.
Williams will miss a second straight game after sustaining a knee injury in the final minutes of Sunday's loss to the Magic. His next chance to suit up will come next Sunday versus Milwaukee. In Williams' absence, Tyrese Martin should remain in the starting lineup, as Cam Thomas (hamstring) also remains out.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Pops with double-double
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Williams logged 19 points (6-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Monday's 128-120 victory over the Warriors.
Despite Dennis Schroder's return, Williams made his second consecutive start due to additional gaps on the roster. While injuries marred Williams' tenure with Memphis, he's started strong with his new team, providing an average of 21.8 minutes off the bench. Monday's encouraging double-double could result in more playing time for the former first-round pick.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Starting Sunday
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Williams will start Sunday's game against the Kings, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Williams will enter the starting five due to Dennis Schroder (ankle) being sidelined. In two starts this season, Williams has averaged 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 27.0 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Good to go Sunday
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Williams (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Kings, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Williams has been dealing with an infection in his right foot of late, but he will be able to play through it Sunday. Williams has seen a decreased role over the last two games, logging 17 and 11 minutes, respectively, after logging 20-plus minutes in seven straight contests.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Probable to play vs. Kings
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Williams (foot) is listed as probable to play Sunday against Sacramento, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Williams is dealing with an infection in his right foot, but it appears that won't prevent him from playing Sunday. Since and including Nov. 1, Williams has averaged 7.5 points and 4.5 rebounds over 21.3 minutes per game.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Available to play
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Williams (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against the Hornets, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
No surprise here, as Williams was initially considered probable. Williams has been a key rotation piece for the Nets this campaign, averaging 21.9 minutes per contest with 9.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.9 steals.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Probable for Tuesday
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Williams is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets due to right hip tightness, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Williams has yet to miss a game this season, and that shouldn't change Tuesday. Over his last six appearances (two starts), Williams has averaged 10.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 24.8 minutes per game.
