The Nets are retaining one of their key young pieces.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Nets are re-signing forward Ziaire Williams to a two-year, $12 million deal.

Charania adds the the second year of the 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 Williams, listed at 6-foo9, 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.