The Brooklyn Nets had better be sure that they have a proper replacement for sixth-year forward Ziaire Williams, after the former first-round pick of the New Orleans Pelicans took his talents back to the Western Conference.
It is a blow to the wing depth in Brooklyn.
Williams was a significant contributor to last year’s team, showing signs of consistency that likely encouraged his new employer to pursue him.
Shams: Lakers Sign Former Nets F Ziaire Williams
GettyZiaire Willaims is making his way from the Brooklyn Nets to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Williams, who turns 25 in September, was the 10th overall pick of the 2021 draft, beginning his career as a New Orleans Pelican but getting traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on draft night. The Nets acquired Williams in a trade with the Grizzlies in 2024.
Now, the 6-foot-9 Williams is part of a Lakers team that still has bigger fish to fry.
“Free agent forward Ziaire Williams has agreed on a one-year, $3 million deal to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN,” ESPN’s Sham Charania reported on X on July 13.
“Lakers reach a deal with Williams and CAA Co-Head of Basketball Aaron Mintz to address their wing depth — and LA continues to strongly pursue Jonathan Kuminga as a potential starting forward, sources tell ESPN. Williams averaged 10.2 points and 22.9 minutes for the Nets last season and enters his sixth campaign.”
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