When DeMarre Carroll needs a breather, it won’t be Thabo Sefolosha who provides relief.
The role now belongs to Kent Bazemore.
Sefolosha will miss the playoffs after season-ending surgery to repair a right fibula fracture and ligament damage suffered in an arrest in New York City earlier this month.
The off-the-court issue is ongoing.
The on-the-court reality begins Sunday with Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Nets.
Carroll was strong against the Nets during the regular season, a 4-0 sweep for the Hawks. He averaged 17.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.