Ziaire

Williams

Williams averaged 10 points and 4.3 boards across 63 games with Brooklyn last season. His impact in the realm of fantasy hoops was muted, and even on a rebuilding Brooklyn team, his impact in 2025-26 will likely be the same.

Jalen Wilson will likely notch another start with Williams out of commission. Tyson Etienne is the prime candidate to fill in as the Nets’ starting point guard.

Williams missed Friday’s game against Minnesota, which allowed Jalen Wilson to start. He should remain in that role if Williams remains out. Beekman has been starting at point guard and should continue to do so if he plays. If he’s unavailable, Tyson Etienne is a candidate to move into the starting unit.

The Nets will be very shorthanded against the Timberwolves. Drew Timme and Maxwell Lewis are two players fantasy managers should keep an eye on as potential starters. Timme has legitimate upside for the rest of the season given his lack of competition at center.

Williams and Wilson are back, with the former likely returning to the starting lineup. If so, Maxwell Lewis is most likely headed to the bench. Williams is worth rostering in deep leagues, especially with Cameron Johnson unavailable. As for Wilson, there may be too many players in the mix for rotation minutes for him to be impactful in fantasy leagues.

Williams has dealt with a hamstring injury and an illness lately. Now the Nets are giving him Thursday off for rest. With Cameron Johnson (back) also ruled out, Jalen Wilson (ankle) should have an increased role if he’s available.

Johnson’s absence frees up additional minutes for the likes of Ziaire Williams and Jalen Wilson. The Nets’ next game is Thursday against the Timberwolves, which will be Johnson’s next chance to take the court.

Wililams has been a starter when available, while Watford has been used mainly as a reserve. However, with Noah Clowney and Day’Ron Sharpe unavailable, Watford will take on an enhanced role within the Nets’ rotation. Both players are worth streaming in deep leagues due to the absences.

Williams and Watford are both questionable with an illness for Friday’s game against the Clippers. Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin are candidates for additional playing time if Williams and Watford are out Friday.

Williams is back after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Pacers with a hamstring injury. His return pushes Jalen Wilson to the bench, which lowers his fantasy ceiling. Martin will stay in the starting lineup and has some deep-league streaming value with D’Angelo Russell unavailable.