The rebuilding Hornets could be without one of their veterans for the foreseeable future.
Nicolas Batum exited Wednesday’s season opener against Chicago after sustaining a right hand injury in the third quarter. X-rays after the game confirmed that the 30-year-old had suffered a fracture in his third finger.
Injury Update: @hornets Nic Batum underwent an x-ray on his left hand which revealed a fracture of his third finger. Further updates will be provided when appropriate. #AllFly
— Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) October 24, 2019
Batum played just 11 minutes off the bench for the Hornets — who edged the Bulls 126-125 in Charlotte — and contributed four rebounds and two assists without attempting a shot.
