Deron Williams not going to London with Nets: Report

Deron Williams' return from his latest ankle injury won't be happening across the pond this week.

The Brooklyn Nets announced Sunday that their starting point guard didn't accompany the team Sunday night on its overseas trip for a game against the Atlanta Hawks at O2 Arena in London on Thursday, meaning he'll miss his fifth straight game.

Williams had platelet-rich plasma therapy on both ankles last week and also received cortisone shots in each ankle after spraining his left ankle three times this season. He was in a walking boot early last week.

After re-evaluating him over the weekend, the Nets apparently believe it best to go the conservative route. D-Will has already sat out 15 games this season because of injuries.

The timing of the six-day road trip might be a blessing in disguise for Williams and the team. The Nets appeared lethargic in a loss to Toronto on Saturday after their big win against the Heat. Now they'll play only one game this week while they wait for Williams to return.

When the Nets and Williams beat the Raptors twice in 2011 in London, it was the first time the NBA had played a regular-season game in Europe.

Williams will stay home for rest and treatment before the Nets return and host the Knicks on Jan. 20.

Deron Williams crosses Chris Paul ... twice (VIDEO)

For the past couple of seasons Deron Williams has let Chris Paul carry the title of "best point guard in the game" without any question. These two used to have a rivalry and on Thursday at Barclays Center, D-Will rekindled the conversation.

Williams began the night badly by falling to the floor after being victimized by a crossover from Paul. The fact that he stepped on the foot of teammate Brook Lopez was what ultimately caused him to tumble, but Paul’s action at least sent Williams plopping to the floor.

But in the second quarter, Williams seemed to regain his stride, crossing up Paul twice to get open for scores. Williams owned the end of the second quarter when the Nets took control of the game, putting up 12 points in less than 6 minutes.

Williams' overall numbers weren't that impressive — 15 points and 4 assists — but he put Paul  and the rest of the league on alert by leading the Nets to an easy win.

And for at least one night the debate raged on.

To be fair, here's CP3's move on D-Will.