Hawks' DeMarre Carroll appears over shoulder issue

Hawks forward DeMarre Carroll said Tuesday his injured shoulder is no longer bothering him, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

"I'm good," Carroll said. "Junkyard Dog. Get a little bumps and bruises, but I'm good."

Carroll was held out of Saturday's contest to rest his shoulder, but he was able to practice Monday and is expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Rockets.

The Hawks are 8 1/2-point favorites at home against the Rockets.