Nets Re-sign Forward Ziaire Williams Two-Year $12 Million Extension

The Brooklyn Nets have re-signed forward Ziaire Williams to a two-year, $12.5 million contract, which includes a second-year team option, as part of their active offseason roster moves. Williams, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, was acquired from the Memphis Grizzlies in a salary-dump trade ahead of the 2024-25 season. In his first year with Brooklyn, he posted career-best numbers, averaging 10 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 24.5 minutes per game with improved shooting percentages, including a 34.1 percent three-point shooting rate. His defensive contributions also increased, ranking him in the 74th percentile among NBA wings for steal percentage. Williams is expected to compete for playing time amid a crowded Nets wing rotation that includes Michael Porter Jr., Terance Mann, and Haywood Highsmith. The Nets have managed their salary cap strategically, retaining Williams while maintaining flexibility with remaining cap space and partially guaranteed contracts.