Ziaire Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Brooklyn Nets

Back to bench Williams is not part of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Cleveland, per Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com.

Impact The Nets are getting Michael Porter and Noah Clowney back in the first unit Thursday. Williams has averaged 10.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 23.8 minutes per tilt in his last eight games off the bench.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pacers beat Nets 115-110 as Kam Jones hits key 3 with 16 seconds left

Jarace Walker had 23 points, Kam Jones secured the victory with a 3-pointer with 16 seconds remaining, and the short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-110

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Williams is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Indiana, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Williams will make his fifth start of the season, and his first since Jan. 7. He'll be joined by Nolan Traore, Egor Demin, Terance Mann and Day'Ron Sharpe in the first unit for the shorthanded Nets.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nic Claxton's 28 points power Nets past Bulls 123-113

Nic Claxton scores 28 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 123-113 win over the Chicago Bulls

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Scores 17 points in return Williams finished Tuesday's 125-109 loss to the Lakers with 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and one steal over 24 minutes.

Impact Williams was given the green light to return Tuesday from a three-game absence due to a left calf contusion. He recorded all 17 of his points in the second half, when he and the other Nets reserves got an extended run after being down by as many as 39 points during the loss. Williams' scoring output was his most in a game since Dec. 4 against the Jazz (23 points), and he has scored in double digits in eight of his last 10 outings..

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Tuesday Williams (calf) is good to go for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Williams was previously carrying a probable tag, but he now has the green light to return following a three-game absence. The forward has averaged 10.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.1 minutes over his last four appearances.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Tuesday Williams (calf) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Williams appears likely to return from a three-game absence Tuesday. He was playing well before the injury setback, posting averages of 10.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.1 minutes over his last four appearances.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Williams (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Detroit.

Impact Williams is set to miss a third consecutive game while recovering from a left calf contusion, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the Lakers. Nolan Traore should continue to see time in the Nets' starting lineup for as long as Williams is out of action.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Williams (calf) will not play Friday against the Jazz, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Williams will be sidelined for the second straight game. His next chance to play comes Sunday against Detroit.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Murray scores 27, Nuggets beat Nets 107-103 in Porter's return to Denver

Jamal Murray scored nine of his 27 points in the final 2:26, and the Nuggets spoiled Michael Porter Jr.’s return to Denver with a 107-103 win over the Brooklyn Nets

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Out for Thursday Williams won't play Thursday in Denver due to a left calf contusion, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Noah Clowney (back) will join Williams on the inactive list for Thursday's game, which should create plenty of opportunities for Danny Wolf and Jalen Wilson. Williams' next chance to play will come Friday in Utah.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes 11 points from bench Williams closed with 11 points (3-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, five assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 106-102 loss to the Suns.

Impact Williams has lost playing time to Drake Powell, but Powell disappeared from the rotation after going scoreless over just eight minutes. His exit was likely due to a lingering knee issue, and the Nets used Williams to pick up the slack. Williams' fantasy value is capped while dealing with Powell and Noah Clowney for playing time.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Suns beat Nets 106-102 after teams scuffle late in fourth quarter

Mark Williams scored 27 points, Dillon Brooks had 26 and the short-handed Suns beat the Brooklyn Nets 106-102 on Tuesday night in a game that featured a scuffle late in the fourth...

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Scores 15 points in return Williams logged 15 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals in 24 minutes during Monday's 126-117 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Williams returned from a six-game absence due to an illness, scoring at least 15 points for the first time in his past 11 appearances. As with most of the Brooklyn rotation, understanding where Williams fits is almost impossible. When he does play, he offers a small amout of defensive upside, coupled with an ability to score in bunches.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks and Booker power Suns to a 126-117 win over the struggling Nets

Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Brooklyn Nets 126-117

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Removed from injury report Williams (illness) is off the injury report for Monday's game against the Suns.

Impact Williams had missed Brooklyn's last six games due to an illness and subsequent return-to-play reconditioning, but the Nets are ready to give him the green light Monday. The forward has played at least 24 minutes in three of his past four outings (two starts), and Williams is a candidate to replace Cam Thomas (hamstring) in the first unit.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Sunday Williams (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the Bulls, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Williams hasn't taken the court since Jan. 7 after falling ill, and he's now working back into game shape. His next chance to return will arrive Monday against the Suns.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Williams (conditioning) won't play in Friday's game against the Bulls, per Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today.

Impact Williams is recovered from an illness but now needs to go through his return-to-play conditioning. Terance Mann has a clearer path to minutes Friday, with Williams out for a fourth straight outing.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game in New Orleans.

Impact Wednesday will mark the third consecutive game on the inactive list for Williams due to this illness, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Friday's game versus the Bulls. That said, Williams had fallen out of the rotation before getting sick, so his absence from the active roster won't impact fantasy leagues.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Monday Williams (illness) will not play Monday against Dallas.

Impact Williams will miss his second game in a row Monday, but he remains day-to-day. Fortunately for Brooklyn, Michael Porter will be back in action after getting some maintenance Sunday against Memphis.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Grizzlies.

Impact Williams appeared to be a healthy scratch during Friday's loss against the Clippers despite starting Wednesday against the Magic. He may have been held out of Friday's contest while battling an illness, and his next chance to play is Monday against the Mavericks. Michael Porter (rest) and Drake Powell (knee) are also ruled out against Memphis, so Danny Wolf and Cam Thomas are both in line for elevated roles.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Drops out of rotation Williams (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Friday's 121-105 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Williams had started twice in the past four contests and played at least 19 minutes in each of those contests, but he moved out of the rotation entirely Friday while Terance Mann took back his spot in the starting five following a one-game absence in a coach's decision. Head coach Jordi Fernandez seemingly prefers to run with a 10-man rotation more often than not, which means Williams could frequently find himself out of the mix when the Nets have all of their key contributors available like they did Friday.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sliding to bench Friday Williams won't start against the Clippers on Friday, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact With Terance Mann back in the starting lineup, Williams will retreat to the second unit. In 25 appearances off the bench so far this season, the 24-year-old swingman has averaged 9.0 points and 2.4 rebounds in 22.0 minutes per tilt.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Williams is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Orlando.

Impact Williams will join the first unit for Wednesday's game, swapping places with Terance Mann. It'll be Williams' fourth start of the season. As a starter, Williams is averaging 11.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.3 steals across 25.3 minutes.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 7 • NYPOST.COM

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Pacers beat Nets 115-110 as Kam Jones hits key 3 with 16 seconds left

Nic Claxton's 28 points power Nets past Bulls 123-113

Murray scores 27, Nuggets beat Nets 107-103 in Porter's return to Denver

Suns beat Nets 106-102 after teams scuffle late in fourth quarter

Brooks and Booker power Suns to a 126-117 win over the struggling Nets