Deron Williams (ribs) didn't practice with the team Monday, but was spotted doing work by himself afterward, The Record reports.

Williams (ribs) didn't practice with the team Monday, but was spotted doing work by himself afterward, The Record reports.

Analysis:

Williams is dealing with pain from fractured rib cartilage, but appears to be making progress towards a return. He still remains without a concrete timetable for return, but will be re-evaluated Wednesday. It seems unlikely he will return for the team's game against the Kings that day, but he will almost certainly need to get in a practice with the team Tuesday for any chance at rejoining the lineup Wednesday.