Avery Johnson spoke confidently of Deron Williams' future with the Nets during a radio interview on Tuesday.

"This was going to be a total reconstruction project," said Johnson about his expectations at the beginning of the season. "I accepted that challenge."

Johnson was then asked about the future of Williams with the Nets.

"We have been on the same page from day one," said Johnson. "We have gotten off to a good start. His wife gets along really well with my wife. We're not going to assume anything, but there is no doubt in my mind that we're not going to be able to re-sign Deron."

"No doubt?" replied Michael Kay.

"No doubt," said Johnson.