Nicolas Batum

Nicolas Batum (hand) is expected to miss the next three-to-four weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Batum suffered a fractured left middle finger during Wednesday’s season opener. The injury will keep him sidelined until November. In his absence, Malik Monk and Marvin Williams should see an extended role off the bench.

Nicolas Batum broke the middle finger on his right hand in Wednesday's 126-125 win over the Bulls.

Fantasy Impact

Batum was diagnosed with a broken finger almost immediately after exiting Wednesday's season opener. It's unclear how much time Batum is expected to miss, it could range from two games to several weeks. If Batum misses any games, look for Dwayne Bacon, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Cody Martin to see an uptick in minutes.

Nicolas Batum will play on Wednesday despite a sore Achilles. Batum lost his starting job to PJ Washington so he will start with new PG Terry Rozier, Miles Bridges, Cody Zeller, and Dwayne Bacon.

Fantasy Impact

Batum lost major value with the downgrade to the sixth man role. Batum could provide high value this season especially with his rebound and assist numbers if he can somehow get back into the starting lineup.

Nicolas Batum came off the bench to play 16 minutes on Friday against the Raptors. He made his only shot from three-point range for three points while adding a steal in the 113-111 win.

Fantasy Impact

Batum has only played in two of the Hornets last eight games. He can be left off fantasy rosters for the final days of the regular season.

Nicolas Batum will not play on Tuesday against the Spurs due to an illness. Jeremy Lamb should be starting in his place.

Fantasy Impact

Lamb should be the main benefactor with Batum out of the lineup.