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Williams will start Tuesday's game against the Hornets, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
After going unused off the bench in Sunday's win over Sacramento, Williams will return to the first unit Tuesday. As a starter this season (12 games), the 24-year-old forward has averaged 13.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.1 assists in 24.3 minutes per tilt.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Removed from rotation
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Williams (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Sunday in the Nets' 116-99 win over the Kings.
To open up playing time for every player on the 15-man roster and all three two-way players, head coach Jordi Fernandez has been shaking up his rotation from game to game over the last few weeks as the season winds down. Williams ended up being squeezed out Sunday, ending a stretch of eight consecutive appearances in which he had averaged 13.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.3 steals, 1.4 assists and 1.3 three-pointers in 22.6 minutes per game. While Williams will stick in the rotation more often than not over the Nets' final seven games, his unexpected absence Sunday illustrates the risk that he and all Brooklyn players will carry as streaming options down the stretch.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Not starting versus Sacramento
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Williams won't start in Sunday's game against the Kings, according to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com.
Williams started in each of the Nets' last five contests, most recently amassing 16 points, two rebounds, two assists and three steals in Friday's 116-99 loss to the Lakers. However, the 24-year-old will head back to the bench Sunday, with Terance Mann returning to the starting lineup.
Nets' Ziaire Williams: Career-high six steals in loss
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Williams recorded 19 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six steals, two assists and one rebound across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 109-106 loss to Golden State.
The 19 points led the Nets on the night, while the six steals were a career high for Williams. The fifth-year forward has started six of the last seven games, although he hasn't played more than 25 minutes in any of those contests. Over that stretch, Williams has averaged 13.0 points, 2.3 boards, 2.1 steals, 1.3 assists and 1.3 three-pointers while shooting 50.9 percent from the floor and 50 percent from beyond the arc.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Fills in with 16 points
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Williams recorded 16 points (4-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals across 24 minutes during Monday's 134-99 loss to Portland.
Williams has served as the primary replacement for Noah Clowney (wrist), and the former has averaged a solid 17.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 steals over the last three games as a starter. Clowney is day-to-day and could return at any time, but Williams will serve in the first unit until Clowney returns to full health.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Starting sans Clowney
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Williams will start Friday's game against New York, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
With Noah Clowney (wrist) out, Williams will get the starting nod for the third time this month. As a starter this season (seven games), he has averaged 10.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.1 steals in 24.6 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Cleared to play
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Williams (foot) is good to go Friday against the Knicks.
Williams will shake off his questionable tag for this contest. Over his last three appearances, he's averaging 7.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 20.2 minutes per contest. Williams should continue to play an elevated role as long as Michael Porter (hamstring), Noah Clowney (wrist) and Terance Mann (illness) remain sidelined.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Iffy for Friday
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Williams (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Williams is battling left foot soreness, which is jeopardizing his status for Friday. Rookies Danny Wolf and Drake Powell would have a clearer path to playing time if Williams cannot play.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Moves back to second unit
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Williams will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Williams will come off the bench after making back-to-back starts. He played 21 and 20 minutes in those starts, respectively. Brooklyn will trot out a first unit of Nolan Traore, Drake Powell, Danny Wolf, Noah Clowney and Nic Claxton.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Starting vs. Philadelphia
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Williams is in the Nets' starting lineup against the 76ers on Saturday, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Williams missed the Nets' last two games due to an illness. He's been given the green light to return for Saturday's matinee and will make his sixth start of the season due to the absences of Michael Porter (ankle) and Drake Powell (knee). Williams' last start was Feb. 11 against the Pacers, when he played 28 minutes and finished with 19 points, five rebounds, one assist, three steals and five three-pointers.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Not listed on injury report
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Williams (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Williams is set to return from a two-game stint on the sidelines Saturday, and he could see major minutes with Michael Porter (ankle) not expected to play. Williams could be someone to consider as a streamer Saturday for those seeking some points, triples and steals.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Iffy to play Thursday
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Williams (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Hawks.
The Nets have several injuries ahead of this contest, so Williams could potentially see a big workload if he can get the green light to suit up. He doesn't have a lot of upside in category fantasy leagues, however.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Listed out for Thursday
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Williams (illness) is out for Thursday's game against the Hawks.
Williams joins a crowded group of injured players on the shelf for this contest. With this news, more minutes could be available for guys like Terance Mann, Danny Wolf and Jalen Wilson.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Out with illness
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Williams (illness) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Pistons, per Brian Lewis of the New York Post.
Williams is under the weather for the second leg of this back-to-back set. His absence should allow rookies Ben Saraf and Drake Powell to be more involved in the backcourt Tuesday.
Williams recorded 16 points (3-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 124-98 loss to the Heat.
The fact that Williams went 8-for-9 from the charity stripe salvaged his fantasy performance in a game where he went 3-for-10 from the floor, including 1-for-5 in two-pointers. This was the first time Williams scored in double digits since the end of the All-Star break, and his lack of consistency on a game-to-game basis, both in terms of his role and production, limits his fantasy upside considerably. If he continues to come off the bench, he's not a player worth targeting even as a streaming alternative.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Quiet in 33 minutes
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Williams closed Sunday's 106-102 loss to the Cavaliers with four points (2-2 FG), five assists and one steal in 33 minutes.
Williams wasn't able to capitalize on a major workload off the bench. He remains a poor fantasy option with averages of 3.3 points, 1.5 assist and 1.0 rebounds in 21.3 minutes over his last four outings.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Cleared for Tuesday
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Williams (personal) is available for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Williams has missed Brooklyn's last two games while dealing with a personal matter, but he'll be back in action for Tuesday's matchup. He's averaging 10.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.0 steals over his last five outings.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Not playing Friday
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Williams is listed out for Friday's game against the Thunder due to a personal matter.
The Nets haven't indicated if Williams will be back with the team for the final game of its road trip Sunday in Atlanta. With Williams sitting out Friday along with Nic Claxton (ankle) and with rookie first-round pick Ben Saraf currently in the G League, the Nets should have openings in the rotation for Terance Mann, Jalen Wilson and Ochai Agbaji.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Missing Sunday's contest
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Williams (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Williams will be sidelined for a second consecutive game while attending to a personal matter, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the Mavericks. Terance Mann, Jalen Wilson and Ochai Agbaji are slated to see more minutes off the bench in Williams' absence.
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