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Nets Star Williams Benched for Wizards Clash
3 Jan
Summary
- Williams will not start against the Wizards on Friday.
- He was a starter in Thursday's game against the Rockets.
- Player returns lead to lineup change, illness impacts others.
As of Friday, January 3rd, 2026, the Brooklyn Nets have made a key adjustment to their starting lineup for the game against the Washington Wizards. Terance Mann and Egor Demin are set to return, leading to veteran player Williams moving to a reserve role.
Williams had been promoted to the starting five for the preceding game, a loss to the Houston Rockets. In that outing, he contributed 14 points, secured two rebounds, and recorded five steals across 27 minutes of play.
Although Williams will now come off the bench, he is anticipated to still play a substantial role. This is partly due to the ongoing illness affecting teammate Michael Porter, which necessitates further lineup considerations for the Nets.




