"Terrence Williams' time in D-League hell is over for now.

The Nets recalled their 2009 first-round pick who was sentenced to the Springfield (Mass.) Armor for three games. Williams will rejoin the team for practice in Dallas today and be in uniform for tomorrow's game with the Mavs.

"We saw a lot of what we needed to see," coach Avery Johnson said. "He played a lot of minutes, took a lot of shots. He was real active. I watched all three of his games and based on that evaluation we feel now is a good time for him to return. . . . Overall, the D-League experience was a positive one."

Williams was inactive for two games after constantly being late for practices, games, meetings. Johnson said he "repeatedly violated team policy," but when Williams was sent down on Nov. 26, team brass insisted it was to evaluate him and get him playing time. Now he's coming back."