Nic Batum (sore right Achilles) ruled out for Monday

Nicolas Batum
SG, Charlotte Hornets

The Hornets have already ruled Nicolas Batum (sore right Achilles) out of Monday's preseason game.

Batum's draft stock is plummeting and although he doesn't anticipate missing any time in the regular season, fantasy players won't feel confident about his status until he's back on the court. The versatile Batum is likely going to see less playing time this season as a result of Charlotte's youth movement so he's a late-round selection in most formats.

Source: Hornets PR on Twitter

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October 13, 2019, 12:42 pm

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