Hornets, Celtics Still Exploring Sign-And-Trade Structure For Hayward Deal
2020/11/hornets-celtics-still-exploring-sign-and-trade-structure-for-hayward-deal.htmlNOVEMBER 25: The Celtics and Hornets have continued to work on ways to turn the Hayward deal into a sign-and-trade, with Charlotte trying to find a team that might be able to take on Batum's $27MM expiring deal so that he doesn't have to be waived-and-stretched, tweets Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Free Agent Rumors: Bogdanovic, Hawks, Batum, Lin, Hernangomez
2020/11/free-agent-rumors-bogdanovic-hawks-batum-lin-hernangomez.htmlVeteran combo forward Nicolas Batum has already received interest from multiple teams, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports tweets.
Hornets To Waive-And-Stretch Nicolas Batum
2020/11/hornets-to-waive-and-stretch-nicolas-batum.htmlThe Hornets will waive and stretch the final year of Nicolas Batum's contract in order to create the cap room necessary to sign Gordon Hayward, reports Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer.
Hornets, Gordon Hayward Agree To Four-Year Deal
2020/11/hornets-gordon-hayward-agree-to-four-year-deal.htmlThey'll reportedly do so by using the stretch provision on Nicolas Batum.
NBA 2020 Free Agency: Day 2 Recap
2020/11/nba-2020-free-agency-day-2-recap.htmlThe Hornets will use the stretch provision on Nicolas Batum to create the cap room necessary to sign Gordon Hayward...
Latest On Gordon Hayward
2020/11/latest-on-gordon-hayward.htmlThe Hornets could dangle the expiring contracts of Cody Zeller and Nicolas Batum as part of the package, Scotto notes.
Hornets Decline Qualifying Offer For Dwayne Bacon
2020/11/hornets-decline-qualifying-offer-for-dwayne-bacon.htmlEarlier this week, another potential Charlotte free agent, forward Nicolas Batum, opted in to his lucrative $27.13MM player option for…
Nicolas Batum Exercising Player Option
2020/11/nicolas-batum-exercising-player-option.htmlHornets forward Nicolas Batum plans to exercise his $27.13MM player option for the 2020/21 season and return to Charlotte, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link).
Hornets Emerge As Potential Russell Westbrook Suitor
2020/11/hornets-emerge-as-potential-russell-westbrook-suitor.htmlThe Hornets will also have veteran forward Nicolas Batum on a pricey expiring contract ($27.1MM) that could be used as an outgoing trade chip.
Knicks’ Robinson Among Players Not Participating In Bubble Mini-Camps
2020/09/knicks-robinson-among-players-not-participating-in-bubble-mini-camps.htmlThat list includes Kris Dunn for the Bulls; Juan Hernangomez, Evan Turner, and Omari Spellman for the Timberwolves; Bismack Biyombo…
Southeast Notes: Hornets, Hawks, Collins, Wizards
2020/09/southeast-notes-hornets-hawks-collins-wizards.htmlThe two Hornets players who aren't taking part in the team's group activities are Nicolas Batum and Bismack Biyombo.
Five 2020/21 Player Option Decisions To Watch
2020/09/five-202021-player-option-decisions-to-watch.htmlIn many cases, that decision is a no-brainer -- Hornets forward Nicolas Batum isn't about to turn down his $27MM+ option to try his luck in free agency.
Eastern Notes: Hampton, Donovan, Hornets, Wizards
2020/09/eastern-notes-hampton-donovan-hornets-wizards.htmlIn his latest mailbag, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer explores if the Hornets could trade Nicolas Batum's contract and potential draft options at No.
NBA Player Option Decisions For 2020/21
2020/09/nba-player-option-decisions-for-202021.htmlNicolas Batum, Hornets ($27,130,434): Opted in…
2020 NBA Offseason Preview: Charlotte Hornets
2020/09/2020-nba-offseason-preview-charlotte-hornets.htmlWhile a couple of those contracts - Cody Zeller's and Nicolas Batum's - remain on the books for one more year, Charlotte is no longer on the hook for Bismack Biyombo, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, or Marvin Williams and will have a little cap room to work with as a result.
Southeast Notes: Wall, Magic, Batum, Hornets
2020/06/southeast-notes-wall-magic-batum-hornets.htmlThat means Nicolas Batum will likely finish out his contract in Charlotte unless Kupchak can find a way to trade him without taking back any future guaranteed money.
Batum, DeRozan Among Players With Earlier Option Decision Deadlines
2020/06/batum-derozan-among-players-with-earlier-option-decision-deadlines.htmlNicolas Batum, Hornets ($27,130,434)…
Hornets Notes: Free Agency, Draft, Bacon
2020/06/hornets-notes-free-agency-draft-bacon.htmlIn a mailbag for The Charlotte Observer, Bonnell discussed Nicolas Batum's future, how a lower-than-expected salary cap would affect the Hornets in 2020/21, and a handful of other topics.
Re-Examining NBA Player Options For 2020/21
2020/05/re-examining-nba-player-options-for-202021.htmlNicolas Batum (Hornets) — $27,130,434…
2020/21 Salary Cap Preview: Charlotte Hornets
2020/04/202021-salary-cap-preview-charlotte-hornets.htmlWith Nicolas Batum's $27MM option for '20/21 still on the books, the slate isn't entirely clean, but the Hornets should finally have a little cap flexibility going forward.
Southeast Notes: Magic, Hornets, Heat
2020/03/southeast-notes-magic-hornets-heat.htmlIn his latest mailbag for The Charlotte Observer, Rick Bonnell answers questions related to the Hornets' draft plans, the possibility of re-signing Bismack Biyombo during the offseason, and what's next for Nicolas Batum.
Nicolas Batum Apologizes To Hornets
2020/03/nicolas-batum-apologizes-to-hornets.htmlNicolas Batum isn't hiding from the fact that he hasn't lived up to his contract, writes Scott Fowler of The Charlotte Observer.
Southeast Notes: Hornets, Heat, Olynyk, Magic
2020/01/southeast-notes-hornets-heat-olynyk-magic.htmlDevonte' Graham, Terry Rozier, PJ Washington, and Miles Bridges are the top four Hornets in minutes per game, but vets like Cody Zeller, Nicolas Batum, and Bismack Biyombo have had regular roles too.
Players Eligible For Veteran Extensions During 2019/20 Season
2019/12/players-eligible-for-veteran-extensions-during-201920-season.htmlNicolas Batum…
Hornets Rookie Washington Has Fractured Finger
2019/12/hornets-rookie-washington-has-fractured-finger.htmlMarvin Williams (knee) and Nicolas Batum (hand) are also dealing with injuries.