The Nets are retaining two of their key young pieces.
Brooklyn is re-signing forward Ziaire Williams and center Day’Ron Sharpe, per multiple reports, with each player earning a two-year, $12 million contract.
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the second year of Williams’ contract is a team option for the 2026-27 season.
Acquired by Brooklyn in a July 2024 trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, Williams had his best pro season as a Net, starting 45 games while averaging 10.0 points and 4.6 rebounds.
The 23-year-old, listed at 6-foot-9, 215 pounds, was originally drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans and dealt to the Grizzles in a draft night trade. Over the course of his four NBA seasons, Williams has averaged 8.3 points and 3.2 rebounds.
Sharpe, 23, was acquired by the Nets in a 2021 trade that sent guard Landry Shamet to Phoenix. In his four seasons in Brooklyn, Sharpe has averaged 6.5 points and 5.6 rebounds while providing depth at both power forward and center.
The Nets are retaining two of their key young pieces.
Brooklyn is re-signing forward Ziaire Williams and center Day’Ron Sharpe, per multiple reports, with each player earning a two-year, $12 million contract.
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the second year of Williams’ contract is a team option for the 2026-27 season.
Acquired by Brooklyn in a July 2024 trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, Williams had his best pro season as a Net, starting 45 games while averaging 10.0 points and 4.6 rebounds.
The 23-year-old, listed at 6-foot-9, 215 pounds, was originally drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans and dealt to the Grizzles in a draft night trade. Over the course of his four NBA seasons, Williams has averaged 8.3 points and 3.2 rebounds.
Sharpe, 23, was acquired by the Nets in a 2021 trade that sent guard Landry Shamet to Phoenix. In his four seasons in Brooklyn, Sharpe has averaged 6.5 points and 5.6 rebounds while providing depth at both power forward and center.
