Tyreke Evans (ankle) is still battling soreness but coach Monty Williams said he believes he'll be ready for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Evans (ankle) is still battling soreness but coach Monty Williams said he believes he'll be ready for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis:

Evans rolled his ankle against the Bucks on Monday and was held out of Tuesday's matchup with the Nets. With four days off to rest, Williams is optimistic about Evans' status, though more will be known as Sunday's game approaches.