Hornets' Nicolas Batum: Out vs. Celtics

Batum will be held out of Saturday's preseason game against the Celtics for rest purposes.

Analysis:

The Hornets will rest Batum and Marvin Williams on Saturday, while Cody Zeller (knee) will miss the game due to injury. As such, Roy Hibbert, Frank Kaminsky, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Jeremy Lamb and Kemba Walker will comprise the starting five. Batum is expected to return to action Monday against the Timberwolves.