Williams is not part of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Cleveland, per Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com.
The Nets are getting Michael Porter and Noah Clowney back in the first unit Thursday. Williams has averaged 10.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 23.8 minutes per tilt in his last eight games off the bench.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Starting Wednesday
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Williams is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Indiana, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Williams will make his fifth start of the season and his first since Jan. 7. He'll be joined by Nolan Traore, Egor Demin, Terance Mann and Day'Ron Sharpe in the first unit for the shorthanded Nets.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Scores 17 points in return
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Williams (calf) finished Tuesday's 125-109 loss to the Lakers with 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and one steal over 24 minutes.
Williams was given the green light to return Tuesday from a three-game absence due to a left calf contusion. He ended up replacing Terance Mann in the Brooklyn rotation and delivered a big outing off the bench, recording all 17 of his points in the second half. Williams did much of his damage well after the Lakers already had the outcome well in hand, so he could struggle to pick up as minutes during games in which the Nets are more competitive.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Williams (calf) is good to go for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Williams was previously carrying a probable tag, but he now has the green light to return following a three-game absence. The forward has averaged 10.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.1 minutes over his last four appearances.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Probable for Tuesday
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Williams (calf) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Williams appears likely to return from a three-game absence Tuesday. He was playing well before the injury setback, posting averages of 10.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.1 minutes over his last four appearances.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Won't play Friday
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Williams (calf) will not play Friday against the Jazz, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Williams will be sidelined for a second straight game. His next chance to play comes Sunday against Detroit. With Michael Porter (rest) and Noah Clowney (back) also out, Terance Mann, Danny Wolf and Drake Powell are candidates for increased minutes.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Contributes 11 points from bench
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Williams closed with 11 points (3-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, five assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 106-102 loss to the Suns.
Williams has lost playing time to Drake Powell, but Powell disappeared from the rotation after going scoreless over just eight minutes. His exit was likely due to a lingering knee issue, and the Nets used Williams to pick up the slack. Williams' fantasy value is capped while dealing with Powell and Noah Clowney (back) for playing time.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Scores 15 points in return
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Williams (illness) logged 15 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two steals and one assist across 24 minutes during Monday's 126-117 loss to Phoenix.
Williams returned from a five-game absence due to an illness and came through with an efficient scoring performance. Prior to falling ill, Williams was left out of the rotation in a coach's decision in the Nets' Jan. 9 loss to the Clippers, so it's unclear if he'll have a regular role on the second unit waiting for him when Brooklyn is at full strength. The Nets were without Egor Demin (foot), Cam Thomas (hamstring) and Day'Ron Sharpe (illness) on Monday but could get all three players back for their next game Wednesday versus the Knicks.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Removed from injury report
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Williams (illness) is off the injury report for Monday's game against the Suns.
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.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Out again Sunday
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Williams (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the Bulls, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
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.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Won't play Wednesday
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Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game in New Orleans.
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.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Starting Wednesday
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Williams is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Orlando.
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.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Back to bench Friday
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Williams is not in the Nets' starting lineup against the Wizards on Friday.
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 Terance Mann and Egor Demin returning, but Williams should still see a healthy amount of minutes off the bench in the absence of Michael Porter (illness).
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Career-high five swipes in start
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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.
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.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Starting Thursday
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Williams will start against the Rockets on Thursday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
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.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Probable for Monday
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Williams is probable for Monday's game against the Warriors with a right ankle sprain, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
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.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Records three steals
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Back to bench
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Williams will come off the bench Monday against the Hornets.
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 per contest over his last five appearances off the bench.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Scores 10 points in loss
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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.
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.
