Williams finally returns to injury-riddled Jazz

Nov 27, 2008 - 2:42 AM SALT LAKE CITY (Ticker) -- Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams will make his long-awaited return to the lineup Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Williams has played in just two games, being sidelined with a a second-degree sprain in his left ankle for most of the season.

The fourth-year star originally suffered the injury in a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls, when he landed awkwardly on Derrick Rose's foot while attempting a 3-pointer.

Williams was sidelined until November 11, when he played back-to-back road games against Philadelphia and Washington. However, Williams admitted that the return was premature, and he has been out ever since.

While the Jazz have gotten off to a 9-6 start without the services of Williams, they have been forced to overcome a slew of other injuries.

All-Star forward Carlos Boozer, who leads the team with 20.5 points per game, is out with a strained left quadriceps tendon.

Utah will also be without reserve sharpshooter Kyle Korver (sprained wrist), center Jarron Collins (bruised elbow) and point guard Brevin Knight (sprained left index finger).