Knicks' RJ Barrett about to return after six-game COVID absence

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett returned to practice Friday and might be available for the Christmas Day contest against the visiting Atlanta Hawks.

Barrett missed the past six games in COVID-19 protocols. He last played on Dec. 10 against the Toronto Raptors.

"We'll see how he feels tomorrow, and go from there," New York coach Tom Thibodeau said of Barrett's chances of playing against the Hawks.

Barrett is averaging