Ziaire Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Brooklyn Nets

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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

1 DAY AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Back to bench Friday Williams is not in the Nets' starting lineup against the Wizards on Friday.

Impact Williams was moved into the Nets' starting lineup for Thursday's loss to the Rockets, finishing with 14 points, two rebounds and five steals over 27 minutes. He'll come off the bench Friday due to the returns of Terance Mann and Egor Demin, but Williams should still see a healthy amount of minutes of the bench in the absence of Michael Porter (illness).

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high five swipes in start Williams amassed 14 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five steals and two rebounds across 27 minutes during Thursday's 120-96 loss to Houston.

Impact With Michael Porter (illness), Terance Mann (hip) and Egor Demin (back) all sidelined in the front end of Brooklyn's back-to-back set, Williams got the starting nod for just the third time this season. The 24-year-old swingman made the most of the opportunity, leading the first unit in points and scoring in double figures for just the second time over his last seven appearances. He also chipped in a game- and career-high five steals, and he has logged multiple steals in six of his 26 regular-season appearances thus far.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Durant and Thompson lead the Rockets past the Nets 120-96 for their 4th straight victory

Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-96 for their fourth straight victory

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Starting Thursday Williams will start against the Rockets on Thursday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact With three of Brooklyn's regular starters sidelined, Williams will enter the first unit after not seeing the floor in either of the Nets' past two games. In two starts so far this season, the 24-year-old forward has averaged 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.5 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

No longer on injury report Williams (ankle) is not on the injury report and will be available for Monday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Williams was initially deemed probable for this contest, and the small forward will be an option after not being included on the report. The fifth-year forward is averaging 8.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Monday Williams is probable for Monday's game against the Warriors with a right ankle sprain, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Williams has a mild ankle issue, but he's expected to play through it. Over his last three games, he's averaging 16.9 minutes per contest with 4.3 points and 1.0 rebounds per game.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records three steals Williams registered two points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one block and three steals over 14 minutes during Sunday's 96-81 win over the Raptors.

Impact Williams hasn't been very involved for the Nets lately, and it's hard to see that changing. Plus, the Nets will be looking to get their rookies more involved down the stretch. Over his last four outings, Williams has averaged 19.9 minutes per contest with 4.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rough trot continues Friday Williams provided three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 25 minutes during Friday's 119-111 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Williams scored single digits for the fourth time in the past five games, continuing what has been an unproductive stretch. While he has been an every-night part of the rotation, his playing time fluctuates most nights, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes. Through 21 games, Williams is averaging 9.3 points and 1.7 three-pointers in 23.0 minutes per game, well below what standard league managers are looking for.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in 23 points off bench Williams tallied 23 points (7-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 6-9 FT), one assist, one steal and one block over 28 minutes during the Nets' 123-110 loss to the Jazz on Thursday.

Impact Williams logged just 11 points over his last two outings while coming off the bench, but he was more active on offense during Thursday's contest as he finished as the Nets' second-leading scorer behind Noah Clowney (29 points). It was Williams' highest point total since Oct. 24 against the Cavaliers (25 points), though he's eclipsed the 20-point mark just twice this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Markkanen scores 30 and the Jazz use a big fourth quarter to beat the Nets 123-110

Lauri Markkanen scored 30 points, Keyonte George had 29 and the Utah Jazz used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110 on Thursday night

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Back to bench Williams will come off the bench Monday against the Hornets.

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.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • 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.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Durant and Thompson lead the Rockets past the Nets 120-96 for their 4th straight victory

Markkanen scores 30 and the Jazz use a big fourth quarter to beat the Nets 123-110