The Brooklyn Nets announced on Monday that forward Ziaire Williams is out for Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks due to a left ankle sprain.

OKLAHOMA CITY — In Ziaire Williams, the rebuilding Nets took a flier on a former lottery pick as a salary dump. He’s an athletic floor-running defender whose jumper has been his weakness. But if he can keep shooting the way he has lately, their gamble might come good.

Williams has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to a left ankle sprain, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today rpeorts. Williams has started in each of the Nets' last nine games, and over that span he has averaged 12.

For Lakers rookie Bronny James, the game was extra special as he got reunited with Nets forward Ziaire Williams, his former teammate at Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles. After the matchup, James and Williams exchanged jerseys and posed for a picture. The Lakers guard posted it on his Instagram story.

Mikal Bridges didn’t get a tribute video in his return to Barclays Center on Tuesday, but he did get a “Welcome back” graphic.

The 127-101 beating the Nets took from the Thunder at Paycom Center — and the way OKC has run through the entire league — is a scary reminder of just how well-poised Sunday’s foe is to dominate the NBA both today and tomorrow.

On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Brooklyn Nets by a score of 102-101. Austin Reaves led the team with 38 points in 37 minutes of playing time.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collected 27 points and 10 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 127-101 win over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 27 points and 10 assists in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Brooklyn Nets 127-101.

Johnson is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Knicks. Johnson will replace Ziaire Williams (ankle) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Johnson is averaging 13.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.

Brooklyn is looking to stop its 8-game home skid with a win against Phoenix. The teams match up Wednesday for the first time this season. Brooklyn is 5-13 at home, and Phoenix is 8-13 on the road.

Eason is an ideal streaming option for Wednesday, especially for fantasy managers in deeper leagues. He has scored at least 25 fantasy points in three straight games and while he's not a dynamic scorer, Eason consistently contributes with rebounds, assists and steals.