P.J. Hairston suffered a sprained thumb in Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, The Charlotte Observer reports.

Hairston suffered a sprained thumb in Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, The Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

Hairston returned from an ankle injury Wednesday, but he is now dealing with a new setback. It remains to be seen if the thumb injury will cost him further action, but he was seen wearing a brace on his hand following the game.