Deron Williams (ribs) ran on an antigravity treadmill Tuesday, Andy Vasquez of The Record reports.

Williams (ribs) ran on an antigravity treadmill Tuesday, Andy Vasquez of The Record reports.

Analysis:

While it's encouraging to see Williams working on his conditioning, he's still dealing with discomfort. Williams will join the team on its upcoming three-game road swing, which begins Wednesday in Sacramento and ends Saturday in Utah. Whether he plays during the trip is anyone's guess at this point, but the fact that he's traveling is an indication that he's nearing a return. However, the Nets have already announced that he will not play Wednesday. Williams has already missed six straight games, and the Nets are just 1-5 in that span.