Ziaire Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Brooklyn Nets

Isaiah Collier's late layup in OT lifts the Jazz over the Nets 112-111

Isaiah Collier drove for the go-ahead layup with 2 seconds left to lift the Utah Jazz to a 112-111 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night

JANUARY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Team-high 19 points as starter 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.

Impact 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's next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Suns.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Embiid powers 76ers to a 123-94 victory over the short-handed Nets

Joel Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 on Saturday night

JANUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Enters starting lineup Williams will start Saturday's game against the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 19 minutes in return 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jordi Fernández, Ziaire Williams Discuss Tight Road Win Over Bucks | Postgame Press Conference

JANUARY 3, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Nets build big lead and barely hang on down the stretch for 113-110 victory over Bucks

Cam Johnson scored 26 points and Cam Thomas had 24 as the Brooklyn Nets withstood a frantic Milwaukee comeback attempt down the stretch to beat the Bucks 113-110 on Thursday

JANUARY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to return Thursday Williams (knee) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn faces Milwaukee, seeks to stop 3-game skid

Brooklyn will try to break its three-game skid when the Nets play Milwaukee

JANUARY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Williams (knee) won't play Wednesday against the Raptors, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto hosts Brooklyn on home skid

Toronto is looking to break its 7-game home losing streak with a victory over Brooklyn

JANUARY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Practices, close to return Williams (knee) practiced Tuesday and is nearing a return to game action, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Williams has missed 11 straight games due to a left knee sprain, but he has his eyes on playing in at least one game during the Nets' upcoming back-to-back set -- Wednesday in Toronto and Thursday in Milwaukee. Given his lengthy absence, it's fair to assume Williams may face limitations when finally given the green light again. Also, Cam Thomas recently returned to action from a lengthy injury absence of his own, which will likely force Williams to operate off the bench after starting five straight games before his absence.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining sidelined Williams (knee) is out for Sunday's game versus the Magic, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Williams' absence streak will extend to 11 games Sunday due to a left knee sprain. Until Brooklyn provides an official timetable for his return, William can be considered week-to-week.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando faces conference rival Brooklyn

Brooklyn travels to Orlando for an Eastern Conference matchup Sunday

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn hosts San Antonio following Wembanyama's 42-point game

San Antonio takes on the Brooklyn Nets after Victor Wembanyama scored 42 points in the Spurs' 117-114 loss to the New York Knicks

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Report: Nets to Miss Ziaire Williams Again in Matchup vs. Bucks Amid an uninspiring 2-6 stretch since Ziaire Williams suffered a knee injury in Dec. 1's loss to the Orlando Magic, the Brooklyn Nets will o...

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • SI.COM

Out again Thursday Williams (knee) will not play Thursday versus Milwaukee, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Williams absence will extend to nine consecutive games due to his ongoing left knee sprain. He had ascended to a 25.0 minute per game roll across five starts prior to suffering this knee sprain, so he's a candidate to be a relevant part of Brooklyn's rotation when he is eventually cleared to return to action.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Milwaukee plays Brooklyn, aims for 4th straight home win

Milwaukee is looking to prolong its three-game home win streak with a victory against Brooklyn

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Monday Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Heat, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Williams' absence streak will extend to eight outings due to a sprained left knee. The club announced Thursday that the 23-year-old will be integrated back into team activities within the week, and his next chance to play will come Thursday against the Bucks.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Miami faces Brooklyn, looks to stop 3-game skid

Miami aims to stop its three-game slide when the Miami Heat play Brooklyn

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Brooklyn faces Utah in non-conference showdown

Brooklyn and Utah square off in non-conference action

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Progressing in recovery 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 wee...

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to shooting Williams (knee) has been limited to shooting at practice, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto faces Brooklyn on home slide

Toronto looks to stop its 4-game home slide with a win against Brooklyn

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

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