Deron Williams: Facing potentially serious injury

Coach Rick Carlisle said after Monday's game against the Hawks that he didn't have a timetable for Williams' return to the court after the point guard was forced to exit with a right hip contusion, but the coach noted he was "concerned" for a potentially serious injury, Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com reports.

Analysis:

Williams only lasted eight minutes Monday before leaving the court and it's now unclear when he'll be back, with medical examinations likely in place Tuesday for the veteran point guard. He'll be labeled as day-to-day until the Mavericks provide a formal update on his status, but for the moment, Williams appears unlikely to suit up Wednesday against the Heat. Williams' potential absence would likely result in J.J. Barea claiming the starting role at point guard, just as he did when Williams was unavailable due to a hamstring injury in late December.