Nicolas Batum (toe) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

Batum (toe) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Analysis:

Batum was initially listed as doubtful to play, so this is a step in the right direction, but it still remains very much unclear whether or not he'll be able to take the floor Wednesday night. The rangy wing has missed four of the last six games while battling a nagging toe injury, and he shot just 3-of-20 from the field in the two games in which he's played over that span. The Hornets are already missing Kemba Walker (knee) in their backcourt, so Batum could be asked to assume big minutes right away if he's ultimately cleared to play. If Batum remains out, the Hornets would most likely go with a backcourt tandem of Jeremy Lin and P.J. Hairston.