Nicolas Batum (wrist) initially said that he expected to play Saturday against the Pelicans but changed his tune after going through his pregame routine, the Oregonian reports. "I don't know," Batum said. "I really don't."

Batum (wrist) initially said that he expected to play Saturday against the Pelicans but changed his tune after going through his pregame routine, the Oregonian reports. "I don't know," Batum said. "I really don't."

Analysis:

Batum sat Friday with wrist and knee ailments, and the wrist appeared to present issues during shooting drills Saturday afternoon. He was grimacing and rubbing the area regularly. Allen Crabbe got the start in Batum's absence Friday but played just 13 minutes.