Nicolas Batum out 8-12 weeks after tearing ligament in elbow
Nicolas Batum is expected to miss 8-12 weeks after tearing a ligament in his elbow, according to a report.
The Vertical’s Shams Charania reports the news on Batum:
Charlotte's Nicolas Batum has suffered a torn ligament in his left elbow and will miss 8-to-12 weeks, league sources tell The Vertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 5, 2017
Batum has been a valuable player for the Charlotte Hornets the past two seasons. He averaged 15.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game last season for the Hornets. He’s entering the second of a five-year deal with the team that will pay him $120 million.
Jeremy Lamb and Malik Monk will likely see increased action for the Hornets in light of Batum’s injury.
