Jason Kidd spoke with the Brooklyn Nets beat writers this morning on a conference call, and the major takeaway was that there really is no timetable for Deron Williams (ankle) to return to full contact drills.

On a conference call with us, Jason Kidd said there's still no timetable when Deron will start contact. #Nets — Rod Boone (@rodboone) October 10, 2013

D-Will still just doing some light shooting, no other update on him, J-Kidd says #Nets — Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) October 10, 2013

It was already said that Williams would not play in the first two preseason games, which we know he missed Tuesday's game and he isn't expected to play on Saturday when the Nets open up at home against the Pistons.

Another interesting note, Kidd compared Andrei Kirilenko to LeBron James...without actually comparing him to LeBron James.

When asked for a comparison to Kirilenko's skill set in the NBA, Kidd says, "LeBron James" ... adds that he isn't putting AK on his level. — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) October 10, 2013

Kidd compares Kirilenko's ability to fill the stat sheet to LeBron (not talent-wise, but unique skill-set wise) #Nets — Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) October 10, 2013

So, he's LeBron-like, but not quite LeBron. That makes sense and in no means is Kidd actually saying that AK-47 will have the same impact as LeBron. Other notes:

Kidd says Terry will practice tomorrow, take it day by day #Nets — Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) October 10, 2013

Kidd says Terry will practice tomorrow, but guessing he in return to game action until Monday versus Philly. — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) October 10, 2013

J-Kidd says he can't comment on Lawrence Frank, who missed last game (personal) #Nets — Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) October 10, 2013

Jason Kidd on Kevin Garnett's impact on the team's energy, demeanor: "This is who he is. He knows no other way." — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) October 10, 2013

Jason Kidd on Kevin Garnett's impact on the team's energy, demeanor: "This is who he is. He knows no other way." — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) October 10, 2013

Kidd also said Garnett's quip about his suit meant: "I didn't play him enough." #Nets — Rod Boone (@rodboone) October 10, 2013

More news broke later in the day about Williams' ankle and about when he could possibly return.

D-Will said ankle getting better still taking it slow reg season opener definitely the goal for him. Out Saturday. #Nets — Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) October 10, 2013

Asked D-Will about Monday and Tuesday said definitely not Tuesday #Nets — Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) October 10, 2013

Although this quote means no Williams Tuesday night against the Celtics, he may be available Monday night. If he is available for the Nets' following contest, a week from today, against the Heat, he would have a total of three games to get prepared for the regular season.

He obviously thinks he can play, posting this Instagram video late in the day with the hashtag #putmeincoach

Kidd compares AK-47 to LeBron James - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York

Wilkens: Kidd must be a coach, not a friend - Ian Begley - ESPN New York

Communication fits just right with Jason Kidd's Nets - Rod Boone - Newsday

Injured Deron’s return on hold | New York Post - Tim Bontemps - New York Post

Nets making strides, shedding vanilla label - Tim Bontemps - New York Post

With Lawrence Frank out, Jason Kidd is missing Nets asset - Mitch Lawrence - New York Daily News



Bench enthusiasm hyping up Nets - Tim Bontemps - New York Post

