Lou Williams participated in some contact drills Tuesday for the first time in his rehabilitation from a torn ACL in his right knee.

The next step in Williams' rehab will be to receive clearance for five-on-five contact drills. Williams has played three-on-three and four-on-four recently.

“He’s getting closer,” Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer said.

It could take a month once Williams returns to full contact practices to be ready to play in a game.