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BKN • Small Forward • #8
5 days ago
Williams will miss a second consecutive game for personal reasons. While his absence doesn’t affect fantasy basketball, it should result in more opportunities for rookies Danny Wolf and Drake Powell.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
6 days ago
Williams’ absence isn’t particularly notable, given his limited production this season. His vacated minutes should be absorbed in some combination by Danny Wolf and Drake Powell.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
24 days ago
Williams has missed the last three games with a calf contusion, but he is expected to return to take on Los Angeles. Williams’ absence opened the door for Jalen Wilson to take on a larger role, so he should lose out on minutes with Williams likely back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
26 days ago
Sunday’s game will be the third that Williams has missed due to a left calf contusion. While he hasn’t affected fantasy basketball this season when available, Williams’ absence has freed up additional minutes for Jalen Wilson.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
27 days ago
Williams will miss a second consecutive game with a left calf contusion, freeing up minutes for some of the Nets’ other reserves. Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin have seen their opportunities increase, but neither is at the point where they should be streamed.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
29 days ago
Williams is dealing with a left calf contusion, hence his appearance on the Nets’ injury report. The schedule may also be a factor, as Brooklyn also has a game on Friday. Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin should pick up rotation minutes after not seeing any action in Tuesday’s loss to the Suns, with the latter being inactive.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Williams has reached double figures in four of his last five appearances. However, Monday’s game was his first since January 7, after he missed six games due to illness. Williams’ season-long fantasy value has not been good enough to make him a player worth rostering, and one solid effort won’t change that.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Due to an illness (four games) and conditioning (two), Williams has missed the Nets’ last six games. His return on Monday gives the Nets added perimeter depth, which is vital since Egor Dëmin and Cam Thomas are out. Given the time missed, Williams will likely be under a minutes restriction in his first game back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Williams will miss a sixth consecutive game due to injury. However, while the first four absences were due to an illness, the last two were due to a need to get his conditioning up to par. With Drake Powell (knee) also out, Nolan Traoré should play plenty. However, while the rookie may have added fantasy value after the trade deadline, Traoré is not a must-stream player at the moment.
Source: C.J. Holmes
BKN • Small Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
After missing four games with an illness, Williams is now in the “return to competition conditioning” phase of his recovery. Drake Powell, who’s started the last two games, and Nolan Traoré have seen their minutes increase recently, and that should continue to be the case the rest of the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
This will be a fourth straight absence for Williams, and while he did start in his last appearance, the Nets’ starting lineup has been a revolving door. Danny Wolf and Jalen Wilson should see extra minutes with Williams still out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Williams won’t be available for Sunday’s game due to an illness, meaning he’ll miss out on a shot at extended minutes with Michael Porter Jr. (rest) also sidelined. Cam Thomas’ minutes have been limited since his return from a hamstring injury, but his usage may increase even if the playing time doesn’t.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
While Nic Claxton (personal) is available, his minutes restriction keeps Sharpe in the starting lineup for another game. The other change is Williams, who steps in for Terance Mann. While he isn’t a must-roster player, Williams has been more productive than Mann recently.
Source: NBA Lineups
BKN • Small Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Due to injuries, Williams was one of three replacements in the Nets’ starting lineup on Thursday. While the scoring was solid, the steals category is where the former first-round pick stood out. Williams’ five pilfers were a career-high, and he’s recorded at least one in five straight games (11 total). If Michael Porter Jr. remains out, Williams will be worth a look for deep-league managers needing steals, but the offensive production has been inconsistent.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Williams sat out Saturday’s game against the Timberwolves, but will return after a one-game absence. The 24-year-old forward will have his usual bench role Monday against the Warriors. He hasn’t been productive enough to warrant rostering in most fantasy leagues this year.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
3 months ago
With Terance Mann limited to 18 minutes after a two-game absence and the hard fall he took during the second half of Thursday’s game, there was more room for Williams to contribute despite coming off the bench. The former lottery pick finished with his second 20-point game of the season and first since October 24. However, while Thursday was good, Williams’ season-long fantasy value remains subpar. The only reason to consider adding him ahead of Sunday’s game against the Pelicans would be if Mann and Michael Porter Jr. can’t play.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
3 months ago
The lone change to the lineup is Williams, who steps in for Michael Porter Jr. While he’s scored seven points on 2-of-8 shooting over the last two games, Williams did go on a run of three straight games in double figures before that. He’ll have a higher ceiling on Friday, but there should be better streaming options available on an 11-game night.
Source: NBA Lineups
BKN • Small Forward • #8
3 months ago
Williams has been a solid reserve for Brooklyn this season, where he has been an inconsistent source of offense. He has been able to hit shots from deep frequently, but he has been more valuable to the Nets than he has been for fantasy managers. He was one of five players to score in double figures for Brooklyn, but that wasn’t enough for them to get a win. Williams should be left on the waiver wire unless he gets the opportunity to start, which has yet to happen this season.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
4 months ago
Williams is back after missing two games with a back injury he suffered during the Nets’ October 26 loss to the Spurs. His return means Jalen Wilson’s playing time will decrease after he logged 23 and 21 minutes in the two games that Williams missed.
Source: C.J. Holmes
BKN • Small Forward • #8
4 months ago
With Williams sidelined for a second straight game, Jalen Wilson will continue to play added minutes off the bench. He logged 23 minutes on Monday and should see a large opportunity once again, but he isn’t worth streaming in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
4 months ago
Injured during the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Spurs, Williams did not play in Monday’s loss to the Rockets. Fellow reserve Jalen Wilson played 23 minutes in Williams’ absence but provided limited streaming value. Neither player is a must-roster option in fantasy leagues, regardless of format.
Source: Meghan Triplett
BKN • Small Forward • #8
4 months ago
Williams injured his back early in the third quarter, and after a trip to the locker room, he was ruled out for the rest of the day. He played 13 minutes, finishing with five points, one rebound, one steal, and one three-pointer. If Williams misses additional time, Jalen Wilson will have more minutes available, but he is not worth streaming anywhere.
Source: Brooklyn Nets
BKN • Small Forward • #8
4 months ago
Williams continues to come off the bench exclusively after mostly starting for the Nets last season. The 24-year-old forward played more minutes than starter Terance Mann 28-to-23 on Friday, though. Williams continues to show improved shooting this preseason with another four three-pointers against the Raptors. If Williams has a path to fantasy value this year, it might be as a sharpshooting bench player for teams that only need scoring and threes.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
5 months ago
After starting 45 of the 63 games he played for the Nets last season, Williams has been used exclusively in a reserve role during the preseason. On Sunday, he shot 4-of-6 from beyond the arc, a positive development for a player who’s just a 31.6 percent three-point shooter for his career. During his career-best 2024-25 campaign, however, Williams did shoot 34.1 percent on 4.8 attempts per game. Terance Mann (7/1/0/1/1 with one three-pointer) has started each of Brooklyn’s three preseason games, and unless that changes, Williams won’t be worth the risk in fantasy leagues, at least to begin the season.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
8 months ago
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.
Source: Shams Charania
BKN • Small Forward • #8
8 months ago
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.
Source: Shams Charania
BKN • Small Forward • #8
11 months ago
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.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
11 months ago
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
11 months ago
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.
Source: Erik Slater
BKN • Small Forward • #8
11 months ago
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.
Source: Erik Slater