The Nets are retaining one of their key young pieces.
Brooklyn is re-signing forward Ziaire Williams to a two-year, $12 million deal, per multiple reports.
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the second year of the contract is a team option for the 2026-27 season.
Acquired by Brooklyn in a July 2024 trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, Williams had his best pro season as a Net, starting 45 games while averaging 10.0 points and 4.6 rebounds.
The 23-year-old, listed at 6-foot-9, 215 pounds, was originally drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans and dealt to the Grizzles in a draft night trade. Over the course of his four NBA seasons, Williams has averaged 8.3 points and 3.2 rebounds.
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