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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Fares well in rare start
Ziaire 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.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.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Gets spot start Monday
Ziaire Williams will enter the starting lineup in Monday's game against the Pelicans, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.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.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Career-high 12 boards vs. Boston
Ziaire 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.Williams' 12 rebounds Friday were not only the most on the Brooklyn 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.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Nabs two steals Monday
Ziaire 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.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.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Impressive off bench Wednesday
Ziaire 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 Grizzlies.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 recently and has scored in double digits in back-to-back games after a slow start to the campaign.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Drains four threes off bench
Ziaire 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.The former Grizzly put together his best game so far with the Brooklyn 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.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Two-way contributions Friday
Ziaire 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.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 probably 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.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Nears double-double
Ziaire 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.Williams was one of three bench players who scored in double digits for the Brooklyn Nets in this loss, and he also made his presence felt 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. 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.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Practice participant
Ziaire Williams (back/hip) was active for Brooklyn's practice Wednesday, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.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.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Dealt to Brooklyn
The Grizzlies traded Ziaire Williams (back/hip) and a 2030 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday in exchange for Mamadi Diakite and the draft rights to Nemanja Dangubic, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.Williams made 51 appearances (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 the 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. He shot just 39.7 percent from the field and 30.7 percent from three-point range. If Williams can enter the 2024-25 campaign healthy, he will likely compete for bench minutes in Brooklyn's forward rotation.
Ziaire Williams
#1 SF / Brooklyn Nets / EXP: 3YRS Height: 6-9 Weight: 185 lb Age: 23 College: StanfordFantasy Points by Week
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- FANTASY PTS
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- 6%
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- 2%
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- NR