Nicolas Batum: Will sit out again Saturday

Batum (toe) will sit out again for Saturday's matchup with the Knicks, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

Batum sat out Friday's matchup with the Magic, and will now miss his second consecutive game. His toe has been an lingering issue, so it is unclear how long it will hold him out. His next opportunity to return will be Monday versus the Kings. Jeremy Lamb would normally fill in for Batum, but he is currently questionable for Saturday's game. If Lamb cannot go, look for P.J. Hairston and Jeremy Lin to see increased roles in the rotation.