Updated: February 3, 2012, 12:44 am ET

Blazers F Batum out again with bone bruise

By HOOPSWORLD
Basketball News & NBA Rumors

The Portland Trail Blazers said forward Nicolas Batum is dealing with a bone bruise in his knee.

Batum was injured in Monday’s loss to the Utah Jazz. He sat out Wednesday’s game against Charlotte and Thursday’s matchup vs. Sacramento.

The team is listing Batum as a game-time decision for Saturday night’s contest against Denver.

Batum is averaging 11.4 points and 4.1 rebounds this season.

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