Veteran point guard Alvin Williams is a very happy man these days, and not just because his beloved Philadelphia Eagles are playing well.

After missing the entire 2004-05 season because of a knee injury, Williams said yesterday that he hopes to play in the Raptors' pre-season game against the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday.

"I'm looking forward to it," said Williams, who took part in the team practice yesterday. "I'm just trying to take it day by day and hopefully everything works out."