Nets face decision on free agent Ziaire Williams ahead of summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:29 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams may enter free agency this summer if the team opts not to pick up his $6.25 million option. Williams, 24, has shown significant improvement, averaging 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game last season. His team option is one of several decisions facing the Nets, which also includes center Day'Ron Sharpe. Williams expressed his focus on playing hard regardless of the contractual situation.
- •Ziaire Williams averages 10.2 points in his best season yet.
- •The Nets have until the start of free agency to decide on his option.
- •Williams has been a key contributor on both ends of the court.
- •He previously played for the Memphis Grizzlies before joining the Nets.
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — Should the Nets bring back potential NBA free-agent Ziaire Williams?
"Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams could be a free-agent this summer if the Nets don't pick up his $6.25 million team option. What should they do?
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