Despite being suddenly traded a year ago February, Deron Williams still has a fondness for the Jazz.

Williams spent time after New Jersey's loss to the Jazz visiting with Tyrone Corbin and C.J. Miles.

"I've got a lot of friends on that team," Williams said. "I like to see how they're doing. I wish the best for Coach Corbin, so I definitely check on them a lot."

Williams is impressed with how the Jazz have played this year and expects them to reach the postseason.

"I feel like they're going to make the playoffs. They're playing solid basketball on both ends of the floor right now," Williams said. "I think Coach Corbin's doing a great job of leading the guys. They've got a good mix of veterans and youth, and I think it's working for them."