Deron Williams displayed a general contentment with the trade sending him to New Jersey and seemed to be in good spirits during his introductory press conference on Thursday.

But Williams was forthcoming about his thought processes over the last 24 hours.

He acknowledged that the trade sending him to the Nets came as a complete shock and it took him time to adjust.

"I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little nervous when I heard I was going to a team that is 17-40," Williams said.

But Williams accepted the deal after having time to think it over and talk to his wife.

Williams was asked if he would sign an extension to remain with the Nets after next season, the final year of his deal if he does not exercise a player option.  The team is scheduled to move to Brooklyn the following season.

"I can't really give any assurances that I'll be here.  You don't know what the future holds," Williams said, though he added that there is "a strong possibility" that he will remain with the team beyond his current contract.

He said he would not sign a contract extension with New Jersey over the summer, the earliest he would be eligible to do so, and indicated that his eventual decision will be impacted by the new collective bargaining agreement and the Nets' ability to improve the roster.

Williams thinks the Nets still have a chance to make the playoffs this season.