Ziaire Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Brooklyn Nets

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets spot start Monday Williams will enter the starting lineup in Monday's game against the Pelicans, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact With Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) missing his first game of the year, Williams will receive his first start of the season. The 23-year-old has carved out a significant role off the bench thus far, and he has averaged 8.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals across 19.9 minutes per game in 10 regular-season outings.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high 12 boards vs. Boston Williams registered nine points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes in Friday's 108-104 overtime loss to the Celtics.

Impact Williams' 12 rebounds Friday were not only the most on the Nets but also a career high as he surpassed his 10-rebound effort against the Wizards on Oct. 28, 2023 as a member of the Grizzlies. Williams has been a key piece off the bench for the Nets this year, and he has played at least 20 minutes in five of the last six regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs two steals Monday Williams chipped in two points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two steals and one assist in 21 minutes during Monday's 106-104 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact Williams was a non-factor on the offensive end against his former squad. The 23-year-old reached double-digit points in three straight outings, though in his last two regular-season appearances he has amassed only six points, four rebounds, two steals and an assist while shooting a combined 2-for-7 from the field and 0-for-5 from three-point range. The fourth-year forward has yet to play fewer than 16 minutes in a game this year, though the eventual return of Noah Clowney (hip), Trendon Watford (hamstring) and Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) could affect Williams' playing time.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive off bench Wednesday Williams registered 17 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and four steals over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 119-106 victory over the Grizzlie...

Impact Williams might have played off the bench in this game, but he made his presence felt on both ends of the court as soon as he entered the contest. The fourth-year forward, who was facing his former team for the first time in his career, has been trending in the right direction in recent days and has scored in double digits in back-to-back games after a slow start to the campaign.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jordi Fernández and Ziaire Williams on the Nets' Road Win in Memphis | Nets vs. Grizzlies

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Dennis Schroder scores 33 points, the Nets beat the turnover-prone Grizzlies 119-106

Dennis Schroder had 33 points and eight assists, Cam Thomas added 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-106 on Wednesday night

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Drains four threes off bench Williams had 18 points (7-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one block in 22 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 144-139 overtime loss to the Nuggets.

Impact The former Grizzly put together his best game so far with the Nets, setting season highs in points, threes and assists. Williams has had a significant role on the second unit to begin 2024-25, but his usage will likely shrink once Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) is ready to make his season debut.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jordi Fernández, Ziaire Williams & Cam Thomas Post-Game Press Conference | Nuggets vs. Nets

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Two-way contributions Friday Williams managed 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3PT), eight rebounds, four steals, two assists and two blocks in 27 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to Toronto.

Impact Williams was fantastic off the bench, continuing his impressive preseason. After coming up short for the majority of his career, Williams finds himself in a favorable position, playing for a team that can afford to have him on the floor, even through the rough patches. While he isn't worth drafting at this point, he is someone to watch should Brooklyn opt to throw him out there a bit more as the season progresses.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double Williams recorded 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds and an assist across 27 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 117-95 preseason loss to the 76ers.

Impact Williams was one of three bench players who scored in double digits for the Nets in this loss, and he also made his presence on the glass by grabbing a team-high nine boards. Williams is aiming to secure a spot in the Nets' rotation as a capable forward off the bench, and he's coming off a 2023-24 campaign in which he averaged 8.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 20.4 minutes per game in 51 regular-season contests (15 starts) with Memphis.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practice participant Williams (back/hip) was active for Brooklyn's practice Wednesday, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Williams dealt with a lower back injury and a hip flexor strain last season with Memphis, which combined to prematurely end his campaign in March. Entering training camp healthy is notable for the 23-year-old, who will fight to carve out a rotation role with Brooklyn.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ziaire Williams shares his reaction to being shipped out of Memphis Young Williams quickly discovered the business side of the NBA.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nets acquire former lottery pick Ziaire Williams from Grizzlies | NBA.com The Memphis Grizzlies have traded forward former lottery pick Ziaire Williams to the Brooklyn Nets, the teams announced Friday.

JULY 20, 2024 • NBA.COM

Memphis Grizzlies trade former lottery pick Ziaire Williams to Brooklyn Nets

The Memphis Grizzlies have traded forward Ziaire Williams, a 2021 top-10 draft pick, to the Brooklyn Nets for Mamadi Diakite and the draft r...

JULY 19, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Memphis Grizzlies trade former lottery pick Ziaire Williams to Brooklyn Nets

Report: Nets acquire F Ziaire Williams, draft pick from Grizzlies The Brooklyn Nets are acquiring forward Ziaire Williams and a second-round pick in the 2030 NBA Draft from the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN repor...

JULY 19, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Dealt to Dallas The Grizzlies traded Williams (back/hip) and a 2030 second-round pick to the Mavericks in exchange for Mamadi Diakite on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Williams made 51 appearances, including 15 starts, for the Grizzlies in 2023-24 before missing the remainder of the season with a right lower back injury and a hip flexor strain. Before going down to injury, the 22-year-old forward averaged 8.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 20.4 minutes. However, efficiency was an issue, as he shot just 39.7 percent from the field and 30.7 percent from three. If Williams is able to enter the 2024-25 campaign healthy, he will likely compete for depth minutes in Dallas' forward rotation.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out rest of season Williams (hip) will likely miss the rest of the 2023-24 campaign, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Williams was expected to be re-evaluated in early April, but it doesn't make sense to rush him back with the Grizzlies already out of playoff contention. With Memphis banged up, Williams saw extended playing early in the campaign and averaged 8.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 20.4 minutes across 51 appearances (15 starts). The 2021 first-round pick is under contract with the Grizzlies for one more season and will be 23 years old in September.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The Memphis Grizzlies' long injury list adds Ziaire Williams and Derrick Rose

The Memphis Grizzlies’ injury list keeps growing longer with wing Ziaire Williams out for at least the rest of March and guard Derrick Rose out a minimum of three weeks

MARCH 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Out at least four weeks The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of hip flexor and low back muscles and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.

Impact Even if Williams returns right at the four-week mark, there would be just two weeks left of games in the regular season. Derrick Rose (back/groin) will also miss multiple weeks, joining Brandon Clarke (Achilles), Desmond Bane (ankle), Marcus Smart (finger) and Ja Morant (shoulder) on the long-term injury list. With Memphis shorthanded this season, Williams has played admirable in an expanded role, averaging 8.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 20.4 minutes across 51 appearances (15 starts).

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Williams (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets.

Impact Williams had to be helped to the lower room late in overtime of Saturday's loss to Portland due to a back injury. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but Williams' next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Philadelphia.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with back injury Saturday Williams left Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers with an apparent back injury during overtime, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports. He finished the game wit...

Impact Williams was helped to the locker room with a few minutes left in overtime and didn't return, so the medical staff will have enough time to assess him ahead of Monday's game against the Nets. Right now, he should be listed as questionable, but it wouldn't be shocking if he's forced to miss a few games if he's dealing with a significant injury.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to double-double Williams had 16 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 110-101 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Williams has started in each of Memphis' last four games, mainly due to the team's overall lack of depth and injury issues that have plagued the Grizzlies all season long, but he's made a strong impression, scoring in double digits in three of those outings. He remains a fringe fantasy alternative in most formats due to the inconsistency of his role, but he could be worth a shot as a streaming alternative in some slates or deep formats. He's averaging 9.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game over his last 10 appearances (four starts).

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Friday Williams will join the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Williams getting the nod isn't a huge surprise, as he had arguably his best game of the campaign prior to the All-Star break with 27 points (9-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds, four assists and three steals over 36 minutes.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Dennis Schroder scores 33 points, the Nets beat the turnover-prone Grizzlies 119-106

Memphis Grizzlies trade former lottery pick Ziaire Williams to Brooklyn Nets

The Memphis Grizzlies' long injury list adds Ziaire Williams and Derrick Rose