Arron Afflalo (hamstring) is unlikely to make his season debut Tuesday, but there's a chance he could play Wednesday.

Afflalo (hamstring) is unlikely to make his season debut Tuesday, but there's a chance he could play Wednesday in Charlotte, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.

Analysis:

A left hamstring strain has kept Afflalo out for nearly a month, but he's gradually nearing a return and could be back on the court sometime this week. The veteran has not been ruled out for Tuesday's game, but Iannazzone's report makes it sound as though Wednesday is a more realistic possibility. Once Afflalo is back, Sasha Vujacic will step into a bench role.