Impact 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 in his last five appearances off the bench.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
ZIAIRE WILLIAMS #1 - SMALL FORWARD - BROOKLYN NETS
8.9 PPG •
2.9 RPG •
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8.9 PPG
2.9 RPG
0.7 APG
Back to bench Williams will come off the bench Monday against the Hornets.
Scores 10 points in loss 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.
Impact 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.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Scores 10 points in spot-start 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.
Impact 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.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Starting Friday Williams is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the 76ers.
Impact Williams is getting the start with Michael Porter (back) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Terance Mann, Egor Demin, Noah Clowney and Nic Claxton. Williams is hit-or-miss, 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.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Jordi Fernandez benched Nets' Ziaire Williams in hopes of sparking his defensive potential The Nets need Ziaire Williams to be their best defender, to get back to the way he played a year ago. So far, they haven’t seen it this seas...
6 DAYS AGO • NYPOST.COM
Unproductive in 28 minutes 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.
Impact While Williams did record two blocks, 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.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Nets beat Wizards 129-106 in a matchup of 1-win teams, sending Washington to its 11th straight loss
Michael Porter Jr. scored 34 points and Tyrese Martin scored seven straight points late in the third quarter and finished with 20 as the Brooklyn Nets sent the Washington Wizards t...NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press
Leads bench with 15 points 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.
Impact 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, but he's also turned in his fair share of duds.
NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Adds 13 points off bench 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.
Impact Williams tallied double figures in scoring after being held to nine total points over his previous two matchups. He shot with efficiency 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.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Julius Randle has a triple-double to lead the Timberwolves past the winless Nets
Julius Randle had 19 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in his 15th career triple-double, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the winless Brooklyn Nets 125-109 on Monday nightNOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press
Returns vs. Minnesota Williams (undisclosed) returned to Monday's game against the Timberwolves with 5:58 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Exits to locker room vs. Minnesota 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.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for Sunday Williams (back) has been cleared for Sunday's game against the 76ers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Brooklyn faces Philadelphia, aims to stop 5-game skid
Brooklyn will try to stop its five-game slide when the Brooklyn Nets take on PhiladelphiaNOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press
Ruled out for Wednesday Williams (back) won't play Wednesday against the Hawks.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Wednesday Williams (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Nets take on the Hawks on 4-game skid
Brooklyn will try to end its four-game slide when the Brooklyn Nets play AtlantaOCTOBER 28 • Associated Press
Ruled out Monday Williams (back) will not play Monday against the Rockets, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Brooklyn faces Houston after Thomas' 40-point outing
Brooklyn faces the Houston Rockets after Cam Thomas scored 40 points in the Nets' 118-107 loss to the San Antonio SpursOCTOBER 27 • Associated Press
Won't return Sunday Williams (back) will not return to Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Impact Williams exited Sunday's game after sustaining a lower back contusion 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, it seems unlikely Williams will return that quickly, making Wednesday's matchup with the Hawks the more realistic target for his next appearance.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Jordi Fernández, Cam Thomas, and Ziaire Williams Postgame Press Conferences vs Cleveland
OCTOBER 25 • YOUTUBE
Puts up 25 points off bench 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.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchell scores 35 as Cavaliers outlast Nets 131-124
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, Jarrett Allen added 22, and Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 131-124OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press
Scores 20 points in 28 minutes 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.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 20 points in 28 minutes 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.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
