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NBA
Ziaire Williams
Ziaire Williams
Brooklyn Nets, Small Forward
Age: 24y-5m-23d (Sep 12, 2001)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Stanford
Drafted: Round 1 (#10 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Aaron Mintz (CAA Sports)
2025-26 Cap Hit
$6,250,000
2025-26 Cash
$6,250,000
Career Earnings
$26,157,925
2025-2026 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Ziaire Williams signed a 2 year, $12,500,000 contract with the Brooklyn Nets, including $6,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,250,000. In 2025-26, Williams will earn a base salary of $6,250,000, while carrying a cap hit of $6,250,000 and a dead cap value of $6,250,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $12,500,000
Average Salary:
$6,250,000
GTD at Sign:
$6,250,000
Total GTD:
$6,250,000
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Guaranteed | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
24 | $6,250,000 | 4.04% | $6,250,000 | $6,250,000 | 3.33% | $6,250,000 | $6,250,000 | $6,250,000 | |
| 2026-27 |
|
25 |
Club
|
$6,250,000 | 3.77% | $6,250,000 | $6,250,000 | 3.10% | $6,250,000 | - | $12,500,000 |
| 2027-28 |
|
26 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Cap Hit | Cap % League | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
24 | $6,250,000 | - | - | $6,250,000 | 4.04% | $6,250,000 | |
| 2026-27 |
|
25 |
Club
|
$6,250,000 | - | - | $6,250,000 | 3.77% | $6,250,000 |
| 2027-28 |
|
26 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
24 | $6,250,000 | $6,250,000 | $6,250,000 | $12,500,000 | $6,250,000 | $6,250,000 | |
| 2026-27 |
|
25 |
Club |
$6,250,000 | $6,250,000 | $12,500,000 | $6,250,000 | $6,250,000 | $6,250,000 |
Contract Notes
- Waived Implicit No-Trade Clause
- 2026-27: Club Option (deadline 6/29/26)
Source:
Spotrac
2021-2024 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $19,907,925
Average Salary:
$4,976,981
GTD at Sign:
$8,964,720
Total GTD:
$19,907,925
Signed Using:
rookie-scale-exception
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$26,157,925
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 |
 |
Active
|
$4,373,040 |
$4,373,040 |
|
| 2022 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$4,591,680 |
$8,964,720 |
|
| 2023 | 22 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$4,810,200 |
$13,774,920 |
|
| 2024 | 23 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$6,133,005 |
$19,907,925 |
|
| 2025 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$6,250,000 |
$26,157,925 |
|
| Total |
$26,157,925 |
$26,157,925 |
||||
| 2026 | 25 |
|
Active / Club
|
$6,250,000 |
||
| Total |
$32,407,925 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$13,774,920 | - | - | $13,774,920 |
| 2 |
|
$12,383,005 | - | - | $12,383,005 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
20 |
$4,373,040
|
$4,373,040 |
$4,373,040 |
||
| 2022 |
|
21 |
$4,591,680
|
$4,591,680 |
$8,964,720 |
||
| 2023 |
|
22 |
$4,810,200
|
$4,810,200 |
$13,774,920 |
||
| 2024 |
|
23 |
$6,133,005
|
$6,133,005 |
$19,907,925 |
||
| 2025 |
|
24 |
$6,250,000
|
$6,250,000 |
$26,157,925 |
||
| Total |
$26,157,925 |
$26,157,925 |
$26,157,925 |
||||
| 2026 |
|
25 |
$6,250,000
|
$6,250,000 |
|||
| Total |
$32,407,925 |
$32,407,925 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$13,774,920 | - | - | $13,774,920 |
| 2 |
|
$12,383,005 | - | - | $12,383,005 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
BKN |
Feb 20, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026 | 2 | Personal |
| 2025-26 |
BKN |
Jan 29, 2026 - Feb 01, 2026 | 3 | Calf |
| 2025-26 |
BKN |
Jan 11, 2026 - Jan 18, 2026 | 5 | Illness |
| 2025-26 |
BKN |
Oct 26, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025 | 3 | Back |
| 2024-25 |
BKN |
Apr 11, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025 | 2 | Knee |
| 2024-25 |
BKN |
Apr 03, 2025 - Apr 03, 2025 | 1 | Rest |
| 2024-25 |
BKN |
Mar 22, 2025 - Mar 22, 2025 | 1 | Hamstring |
| 2024-25 |
BKN |
Mar 16, 2025 - Mar 16, 2025 | 1 | Achilles |
| 2024-25 |
BKN |
Jan 21, 2025 - Jan 22, 2025 | 2 | Ankle |
| 2024-25 |
BKN |
Dec 02, 2024 - Jan 01, 2025 | 12 | Knee |
| 2023-24 |
MEM |
Mar 12, 2024 - Apr 14, 2024 | 17 | Hip |
| 2023-24 |
MEM |
Mar 04, 2024 - Mar 11, 2024 | 4 | Back |
| 2023-24 |
MEM |
Jan 29, 2024 - Feb 13, 2024 | 8 | Hand |
| 2023-24 |
MEM |
Dec 02, 2023 - Dec 05, 2023 | 1 | Illness |
| 2023-24 |
MEM |
Nov 10, 2023 - Nov 11, 2023 | 1 | Hip |
| 2022-23 |
MEM |
Mar 24, 2023 - Apr 08, 2023 | 9 | Foot |
| 2022-23 |
MEM |
Dec 31, 2022 - Jan 03, 2023 | 2 | Knee |
| 2022-23 |
MEM |
Oct 19, 2022 - Dec 06, 2022 | 24 | Knee |
| 2021-22 |
MEM |
Jan 29, 2022 - Jan 30, 2022 | 1 | Knee |
| 2021-22 |
MEM |
Jan 03, 2022 - Jan 03, 2022 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2021-22 |
MEM |
Dec 08, 2021 - Jan 02, 2022 | 13 | Knee |
| 2021-22 |
MEM |
Nov 30, 2021 - Dec 05, 2021 | 3 | Knee |
| 2021-22 |
MEM |
Nov 08, 2021 - Nov 11, 2021 | 2 | Wrist |
-
Sep 08, 2025
Signed a 2 year $12.5 million contract with Brooklyn (BKN) - includes 2026-27 Club Option
- Jul 07, 2025 Brooklyn (BKN) renounced their free-agent exception rights
-
Jun 29, 2025
Brooklyn (BKN) declined $8.74 million Qualifying Offer; becomes an Unrestricted Free Agent
-
Dec 02, 2024
Fined $2,000 for flopping during ORL-BKN game
-
Jul 19, 2024
Traded to Brooklyn (BKN) from Memphis (MEM) with 2030 2nd round pick [DAL pick] for Mamadi Diakite and Nemanja Dangubic
-
Oct 23, 2023
Memphis (MEM) exercised $6.13 million option for 2024-25
-
Oct 15, 2022
Memphis (MEM) exercised $4.81 million option for 2023-24
-
Aug 08, 2021
Signed a 4 year $19.91 million rookie scale contract with Memphis (MEM)
-
Aug 07, 2021
Traded to Memphis (MEM) from New Orleans (NOP) as part of a 3-team trade: Memphis (MEM) traded Jonas Valanciunas, Trey Murphy III and Brandon Boston Jr to New Orleans (NOP); Memphis (MEM) traded Tyler Harvey to Charlotte (CHA); New Orleans (NOP) traded Steven Adams, Eric Bledsoe, 2022 1st round pick and Jared Butler to Memphis (MEM); New Orleans (NOP) traded Wesley Iwundu, 2022 1st round pick and cash to Charlotte (CHA)
-
Jul 29, 2021
Drafted by New Orleans (NOP): Round 1 (#10 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 05, 2026 |
|
for technical foul during BKN-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 06, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during GSW-BKN game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 26, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-BKN game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 15, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during BKN-LAC game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 02, 2024 |
|
for flopping during ORL-BKN game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 15, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during BKN-NYK game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 08, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during BKN-BOS game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 12, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during MEM-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| Fines: 8 | $16,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Min/Gm | Pt/Gm | Reb/Gm | Ast/Gm | Stl/Gm | Blk/Gm | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BKN | 43 | 5 | 22.8 | 9.3 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | .406 | .314 | .862 |
| 2024 | BKN | 63 | 45 | 24.5 | 10.0 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | .412 | .341 | .821 |
| 2023 | MEM | 51 | 15 | 20.3 | 8.2 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | .397 | .307 | .827 |
| 2022 | MEM | 37 | 4 | 15.1 | 5.7 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | .429 | .258 | .773 |
| 2021 | MEM | 62 | 31 | 21.7 | 8.1 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | .450 | .314 | .782 |
