Hornets' Cody Zeller fractures hand vs Cavs

Update: After surgery on his fractured left hand in New York today, Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller is expected to miss four-to-six weeks, source tells ESPN.

Hornets C Cody Zeller fractured his left hand, team says.

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)

ANALYSIS: Cody Zeller played 18 minutes in the Hornets season opener against the Cavs before going down with a hand injury. This is a tough blow for Charlotte as Zeller provides a great veteran presence on the floor and in the locker room. It is unknown at the time how long Zeller will be out for and whether or not he will require surgery on his hand.