Nicolas Batum (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Batum is dealing with lingering soreness in his right toe and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Analysis:

Batum's nagging toe injury will cause him to sit out Sunday after he played 70 minutes in his first two games since coming back from the same ailment. However, he was wildly unproductive in both contests, combining for nine points on 3-for-20 shooting against the Jazz and Trail Blazers. The Hornets could have some backcourt depth issues when they take on the Lakers, as Jeremy Lin (ankle) and Jeremy Lamb (toe) are questionable to play with injuries of their lone. Lin is likely the top candidate to replace Batum in the starting five, but if Lin is unable to play, those honors could end up going to P.J. Hairston or Troy Daniels.