Derrick White was not initially named a 2024 NBA All-Star, but with a pair of injury replacements needed in the Eastern Conference, some wondered whether the Boston Celtics guard could receive the call from commissioner Adam Silver.
Silver, however, had different ideas.
Toronto Raptors guard Scottie Barnes and Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young on Tuesday were announced as the injury replacements for Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid and New York Knicks’ Julius Randle.
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Starters for the NBA All-Star Game are determined by a vote combining fans, media members and players. Each team’s reserves are voted on by head coaches.
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The 29-year-old White is in the midst of a career year for the East-leading Celtics. White has averaged 15.7 points, 4.7 assists and 4.0 rebounds while shooting 39.9% from long range in 46 starts. His impact on the defensive end has been equally impactful for the Green.
Young has averaged 27.3 points, 10.9 assists in 45 games while Barnes has averaged 20.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 5.8 assists in 50 games. However, Young’s Hawks and Barnes’ Raptors each are below .500 on the campaign.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will represent the Celtics while Young and Barnes each will serve as the lone representatives of their teams.
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Atlanta Hawks Release Injury Report Ahead of Matchup With the Celtics
The Hawks wrapped up a six-game homestand last night with a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers and for the first time in a long time, they are going to be hitting the road on Wednesday. After playing what might be the best team in the Western Conference last night, they are going to be playing the best team in the Eastern Conference tomorrow in Boston.
Ahead of the matchup with the Celtics, Atlanta released its injury report and thankfully for the Hawks, it is lighter than it has been at different points this year.
De’Andre Hunter (right knee injury management) is probable while Clint Capela (left adductor strain) and Mouhamed Gueye (right low back stress fracture) are out.
While he was still on a minutes restriction last night, De’Andre Hunter looked fantastic against the Clippers. He led the Hawks with 27 points on 10-12 shooting, including 3-5 from three and played solid defense as well.
The Hawks did provide an injury update on Gueye today:
“Forward Mouhamed Gueye (right low back stress fracture) has returned to modified practice with the College Park Skyhawks. He is traveling with the Hawks this week to continue his rehabilitation plan. His status will be updated as appropriate.”
For the Celtics, they are listing guard Jrue Holiday as questionable with a right elbow sprain.