DeMarre Carroll: Will play, uncertain to start Friday vs. Hawks

Carroll missed Wednesday’s win over the Pelicans with the left ankle sprain, but
after practicing Thursday, it looks like the worst of the injury is behind him.
Though Carroll is now reasonably healthy, he’s been largely unproductive over
his last six games with averages of 5.2 points (on 32.4% shooting from the
field), 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 27.5 minutes per contest, so it appears
Casey could opt to reassess the veteran’s status as a starter. P.J. Tucker, who
played 38 minutes and provided eight points and six rebounds Wednesday, would
represent Carroll’s main challenger for duties as the small forward on the top
unit.