P.J. Hairston (thumb) is expected to play against the Warriors on Friday, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Hairston (thumb) is expected to play against the Warriors on Friday, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

Hairston suffered a minor thumb injury in Wednesday's game against the Blazers but doesn't appear to be in any danger of missing time off the court. He's averaging 14.7 minutes on the court this season and will likely play around that number Friday as well.