Babbitt (back) will come off the pine for Saturday's matchup against the Nets, Annie Finberg of the Hawks' official website reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Ersan Ilyasova seemingly back to full health, coach Mike Budenholzer has opted to send him back into the starting five, resulting in Babbitt coming off the bench. He may still see significant run, however, as the Hawks are dealing with a trio of frontcourt injuries.

Babbitt (back) is available to play during Saturday's game against the Nets, KL Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Babbitt started the team's most recent game coming off a back injury, though played just 18 minutes. He was listed as probable coming into Saturday's game likely as a precautionary measure and will ultimately play as expected.

Babbitt (back) is probable for Saturday's tilt against the Nets, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Babbitt, who had been nursing a back injury coming into Thursday's contest, drew the start but played just 18 minutes. The team will list him as probable for Saturday's game, as he may be experiencing discomfort following Thursday. More word on his status should emerge following the team's Saturday morning shootaround.

Babbitt (back) will play and start at power forward in Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, Michael Cunningham of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Babbitt was listed as probable with back spasms, so he was expected to play after missing the last three games, but with Dewayne Dedmon out 3-to-6 weeks with a left tibia stress reaction, coach Mike Budenholzer has elected to utilize a smaller starting five with Babbitt at the four and rookie John Collins at center. Whether this will be a permanent solution to Dedmon's absence is yet to be seen, but for now, Babbitt should be in line for an expanded role for as long as he is a starter.

Babbitt (back) is officially listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, KL Chouinard of ATLand29.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Babbitt sat out the last three games with back spasms, but was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, so it's not entirely surprising that he's expected back on the court Thursday. It's unclear if Babbitt will re-enter the starting five or not, though either way, his expected return will mean less minutes for both John Collins and Ersan Ilyasova.

Babbitt (back) went through a full practice Wednesday, KL Chouinard of ATLand29.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the last three games with back spasms, Babbitt indicated earlier this week that he was hopeful to return for Thursday's matchup with the Cavaliers. The fact that he practiced Wednesday is certainly a step in the right direction and if all feels well following the increase in activity, there's a decent chance Babbitt is back on the floor. Still, Babbitt has yet to officially be cleared, so consider him questionable for the time being. A return from Babbitt would likely cut into John Collins' minutes.

Babbitt (back) is hopeful to play in Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, Michael Cunningham of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Babbitt has missed the last three games with back spasms, but appears to be progressing well and could be on the brink of a return. He's hopeful to take the floor Thursday, though he'll likely test the back out during morning shootaround to see if there's still some lingering discomfort. For now, consider Babbitt questionable for Thursday's contest.

Babbitt (back) will not play during Saturday's game against the Raptors, Michael Cunningham of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Babbitt will miss his third straight game Saturday while nursing a back injury. In his stead, John Collins has been the main beneficiary, drawing two consecutive starts and posting 13.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals in those contests.

Babbitt (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks, KL Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Babbitt will miss his second consecutive game due to a back issue. He sustained the injury in Monday's loss to the Clippers. Rookie John Collins replaced him at power forward in the starting lineup Wednesday, and will presumably be the favorite to do so again. Babbitt's next opportunity to return will be Saturday versus the Raptors.

Babbitt (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

Babbitt attempted to play through the injury Monday against the Spurs, but saw just seven minutes of action before being pulled because of some lingering discomfort. The Hawks are now planning on letting Babbitt rest a bit in order to allow the back to fully heal, so he'll sit out Wednesday, with the hope of taking the court for the team's next contest Friday against the Knicks. With Mike Muscala (ankle) also out, look for a heavy dose of Ersan Ilyasova and John Collins at power forward.