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.
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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: 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: 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.
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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: 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.
