NBA Nets and forward Zawei reach a two-year contract extension, year 2 is the player option

On June 30, an NBA Nets reporter revealed that the team has reached a two-year, $12 million contract extension with forward player Zaire Williams. The latter has returned to freedom in the offseason. Both sides are interested in continuing to cooperate, with the second year as the player option, so that Zaiwei will continue to play for the Nets next season.

23-year-old Zaire Williams plays as a forward and plays for the NBA Nets in the 2024-2025 season. He plays in a total of 63 games in the regular season, averages 24.5 minutes per game, and can score 10.0 points + 4.6 rebounds + 1.3 assists + 1.0 steals + 0.4 blocks. He has a shooting percentage of 41.0%, three-point shooting percentage of 34.0%, and free throw shooting percentage of 82.0%.

Zawei has very explosive athletic talent and has good potential in both offense and defense. This season, he often becomes an important barometer of team victory in the Nets' games. He can always play unlimited passion and energy on the court, maintain sufficient aggressiveness and dominance. The Nets have entered a period of complete reconstruction. They have 5 draft picks in this season's draft and selected a large number of young rookies. They will continue to rebuild around young players such as Thomas + Zawei as the core in the new season.