The Brooklyn Nets have re-signed Ziaire Williams to a two-year, $12 million contract, effectively securing their investment in the young forward who is coming off his best season. Initially, the team declined to extend his $8.35 million qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent. However, they maneuvered their salary cap effectively, allowing them to maintain flexibility while offering Williams a significant raise from his previous terms.

During the last season, Williams averaged 10.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game while shooting competitively from the field and beyond the arc. His development as a key player under head coach Jordi Fernandez showed promise. This new contract allows the Nets to preserve approximately $40 million in cap space, enhancing their strategy for the upcoming free agency.