Nets forward Ziaire Williams showing promise
OKLAHOMA CITY — In Ziare Williams, the rebuilding Nets got a former lottery pick as a salary dump. He was an athletic, floor-running defender, and the jumper was his weakness. But if he can continue to shoot like he's been lately, their gamble might pay off. “He's done a great job in the gym and […]
Ziaire Williams gives Nets big boost in return from back injury
Ziare Williams returned just in time for the Nets. On Thursday night, with the Bucks trailing by one point with less than a minute left, the Nets forced a missed shot from 6-foot-11 Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Williams grabbed the rebound with 6.1 seconds left. . The 6-9, No. 10 overall pick in the 2021 draft […]
Cam Thomas, Ziaire Williams nearing Nets return from injury
MIAMI — The Nets are inching closer to getting their leading scorer back. Cam Thomas and Ziare Williams missed Monday's 110-95 loss to the Heat, but each has taken big steps in their rehabilitation. The status of both players during Thursday's tilt in Milwaukee is unknown, but their return should come sooner rather than later. […]
Short-handed Nets waiting on Cam Thomas, Ziaire Williams injury returns
The Nets will continue to be shorthanded in the backcourt for the foreseeable future. The Nets took a big hit Sunday by trading Dennis Schroder to the Warriors, but are waiting on guards Cam Thomas and Zhaire Williams to recover as they deal with lower-body injuries. Head coach Jordi Fernandez did not provide a schedule, […]
Nets’ Ziaire Williams backs up solid camp with strong season opener
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Giare Williams played well throughout the Nets' summer opener and carried that into training camp. Now, the Nets' latest rebuilding project followed a strong showing in Tuesday's preseason opener, a 115-106 loss to the Clippers. “I'm trying to reinvent myself and show people that I belong in this league,” Williams said. “I […]
Ex-top picks Ziaire Williams, Killian Hayes eye ‘fresh start’ with Nets
As the Nets rebuild, they have acquired several young players looking for fresh starts, such as Ziare Williams and Killian Hayes. Jordi Fernandes is hoping to make the most of his second chance. “A fresh start is good, but at the end of the day you need consistency, because you can't keep having a fresh […]
