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Nets' Ziaire Williams Talks After Knee Injury The Brooklyn Nets are slated to be without one of their young forwards for the foreseeable future. Ziaire Williams has been on the sidelines...
2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM
Another absence coming Williams (knee) is out for Friday's game versus the Grizzlies, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact 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.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
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Ruled out Sunday Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Impact 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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Won't play Wednesday Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily.com reports.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Nets play without forward Cam Johnson because of an ankle injury
The depleted Brooklyn Nets played without key forward Cam Johnson against the Chicago BullsDECEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out Monday Williams (knee) will not play Monday against the Bulls.
Impact Williams left Sunday's game against the Magic with 5:58 remaining in the fourth quarter, and he's now been diagnosed with a left knee sprain. The severity is not known, but Williams should be considered questionable at best for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't return Sunday Williams left Sunday's game against the Magic with an apparent injury and did not return.
Impact Williams limped to the locker room midway through the fourth quarter and was not able to return. He concludes the contest with one point (0-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, two steals and an assist across 21 minutes. It remains unclear whether he will be available for Monday's game against the Bulls.
DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to locker room Sunday Williams went back to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Magic with an apparent injury, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Impact Williams appeared to suffer an injury midway through the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest before exiting with a slight limp. If he is unable to return, Trendon Watford figures to pick up extra minutes.
DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Pops with double-double 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.
Impact 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 off 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.
NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Williams will start Sunday's game against the Kings, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Impact Williams will enter the starting lineup due to Dennis Schroder (ankle) being out of the lineup. 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.
NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Sunday Williams (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Kings, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact 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 seven straight contests of 20-plus minutes.
NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Probable to play vs. Kings Williams (foot) is listed as probable to play Sunday against Sacramento, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Williams is dealing with an infection in his right foot, but it appears that shouldn'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.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play Williams (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against the Hornets, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Probable for Tuesday Williams is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets due to right hip tightness, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Getting green light Sunday Williams (hip) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Williams has yet to miss a game this season. He's played at least 26 minutes in three straight games (two starts), averaging 14.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 27.3 minutes during that stretch.
NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Sunday Williams is questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks due to right hip tightness, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Impact Williams is in danger of missing his first game of the season with the injury, though a decision on his status should be made closer to Sunday's tipoff at 7 p.m. ET. The forward is averaging 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game across 13 outings (two starts) this season.
NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Moves back to second unit Williams is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Knicks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Impact Williams will return to his regular bench role since Dorian Finney-Smith will return to the first unit. Williams is averaging 8.3 points and 4.0 boards per game when coming off the bench this season.
NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Leads way with 23 points Williams closed Wednesday's 139-114 loss to the Celtics with 23 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 26 minutes.
Impact Williams continues to play well in place of Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), an unlikely outcome considering Williams was averaging 8.3 points in his first 10 appearances off the bench. The Stanford product has tallied 12 and now 23 points in two straight starts while collecting 15 total rebounds along the way. Given Williams' recent success, look for him to draw another start Friday in New York if Finney-Smith can't go.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Jordi Fernández And Ziaire Williams Post-Game Press Conferences vs. Celtics
NOVEMBER 14 • YOUTUBE
Tatum scores 36 points, the Celtics pour it on in 2nd half to beat the Nets 139-114
Jayson Tatum had 36 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, Jaylen Brown added 24 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 139-114 on Wednesday nightNOVEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fares well in rare start Williams recorded 12 points (3-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Monday's 107-105 victory over New Orleans.
Impact Williams entered the starting five in place of Dorian Finney-Smith, who was shut down Monday night due to an ankle injury. Williams saw a sizable boost in playing time as a result, and he made the most of his opportunity by turning in his best scoring output since Oct. 30. He also ended the game tied with Nic Claxton for the team lead in rebounds.
NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
