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DeMarre Carroll’s return and what it means for the Nets

After missing the first 11 games due to right ankle arthroscopy, it sounds like DeMarre Carroll is ready to make his season debut Friday night in Denver.

Kenny Atkinson hasn’t fully committed to specifically when Carroll will play, but he’s coming as close as he can, using words like “hopeful” and “It’s looking good.” Moreover, Carroll was upgraded to “probable” in Brooklyn’s injury report. So, it sounds like he’s good to go.

“It’s [been] difficult,” Carroll said in an interview with The New York Post. “It’s very difficult those times to know my veteran leadership on the court could help these guys get this win out, but we’re losing by one or two.