Nicolas Batum practiced sans a brace and tape on his right wrist Wednesday, The Columbian reports.

Batum practiced sans a brace and tape on his right wrist Wednesday, The Columbian reports.

Analysis:

Batum tore a ligament in the wrist on Dec. 17, and continued aggravation of the injury has forced the wing to wear a brace since the last week of January. Until he cobbles together a few crisp shooting performances, though, it's unclear if his woes in that department will be a thing of the past.