After recent injury scare for Nicolas Batum, the Charlotte Hornets got some positive news as his CT Scan on his brain for migraines came back negative.
Nicolas Batum originally missed the Charlotte Hornets‘ game against the Chicago Bulls with a migraine but the injury seemingly got much worse after it lasted for a few days. The severe headache was described as “excruciating” for Nic and it was “a scary period” for him. (Chris Haynes/ ESPN)
Fortunately, the team got some good news about regarding Batum as the CT Scan on his brain came back negative. Stephanie Ready of the Hornets’ FOX Sports Southeast broadcast team gave some insight on the injury during the team’s game against the Indiana Pacers. Ready said that the scan was a precautionary measure.
The CT Scan is used if a migraine lasts longer than doctors think it should, usually more than one or two days. When everyone got the update about the scan, we all feared the worst but hoped for the best. Luckily, the results were negative and it seems as if Nic should be back sooner rather than later.
Stephanie Ready says Nic Batum's CT scan today came back negative.
— Jerry Stephens III 🌱 (@JR_Steph1) March 15, 2017
Chris Haynes later confirmed this.
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While it is unclear how long Batum will be out, the injury doesn’t appear to be as serious as it potentially could’ve been. Expect Nic to take a few more days off to rest and eventually come back fully healthy for Charlotte later this season.
The 28-year old is the Hornets’ second-leading scorer this season and is averaging 15.4 points per game, 6.7 rebounds per game and 5.9 assists per game in 63 outings so far this year. With only about a month left in the 2016-17 campaign, Charlotte needs Nic back as soon as possible if they are going to continue their push for the playoffs.
Even as it stands, the team’s on the outside looking in and it’s a long shot for them to make the postseason at this point. Batum’s health is the main concern and getting him right going forward and for the future is what should be focused on.
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We’ll keep you updated when more news becomes available but at this point, things are looking better for Nic. Considering the scare when the brain scan was announced, the negative results are a good sign for Batum and the Charlotte Hornets. Hopefully, he can return to action soon.