DeMarre Carroll (knee) is active and will be available off the bench for Thursday's matchup with the Hawks.

Carroll (knee) is active and will be available off the bench for Thursday's matchup with the Hawks.

Analysis:

Carroll has missed the Raptors' previous 41 games after having arthroscopic knee surgery on his right knee. He was originally expected to be out Thursday, but was upgraded to questionable, and after making it through pregame warmups no worse for the wear, it looks like he'll finally make his return. He shouldn't be expected to play major minutes in his first game back, as the team will likely ease him back into action with the expectation of having him back at full speed by the time the playoffs begin.