Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich hopes to return from a sprained left thumb on Wednesday night against the Hawks.
Hinrich has missed Chicago's last six games with the injury.
"It's better," he said on Tuesday.
Hinrich feared he had torn a ligament, but was relieved to learn it was only a sprain.
He is averaging 8.9 points and 4.3 assists in 28 minutes per game this season.