Deron Williams expected to return on Tuesday

Feb. 19, 2013 - 9:15 AM ET

Deon Williams is expected to return from his ankle injury on Tuesday, but he said that his injured ankles have "definitely affected him a lot."

"I can't jump -- I don't know if you've noticed -- I haven't dunked. I can't dunk," Williams said. "Even if I tried, off one leg I can't dunk. Williams' ankle issues are more serious than many believe and it's had an obvious impact on his play. "It's hard to get back going. It's definitely been a concern, that's a big reason I did the PRP." Williams is expected to undergo "cleanup" surgery in the offseason. C.J. Watson will head back to the bench when Williams returns.

Source: ESPN New York

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