>Denver — Jazz guard Deron Williams said that he will play tonight against the Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. He has missed Utah's past four games due to a strained tendon in his right wrist.
Williams went through a morning shootaround and appeared to have more flexiblity in his wrist, alternating hook shots with jumpers.
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His minutes will not be limited versus the Nuggets, and his wrist has felt better since he started wearing a soft cast.
Asked if a Northwest Division contest against Denver factored into his decision to take the court, Williams said it was more simple: He will always take the court if he is healthy enough to play.
Jazz forward Andrei Kirelenko will miss his second straight game with a sprained ankle and is day-to-day. Rookie forward Gordon Hayward will start in his place.
Utah Center Memo Okur will miss his fifth consecutive game due to a a lower back strain. He is listed as doubtful for Saturday's home game against Oklahoma City.
— Brian T. Smith
Twitter: tribjazz
