Kemba Walker Trusts Kupchak To Build Hornets’ Roster
2019/01/kemba-walker-trusts-kupchak-to-build-hornets-roster.htmlReports have suggested that Charlotte is making an effort to move at least one of those contracts - possibly Nicolas Batum's - by dangling Frank Kaminsky as a sweetener.
Hornets Open To Trading Frank Kaminsky?
2019/01/hornets-open-to-trading-frank-kaminsky.htmlSources tell Sporting News that Charlotte would like to get out from under Nicolas Batum's deal, which has another two years and $52.7MM left after this season.
Cody Zeller To Miss 4-6 Weeks After Undergoing Hand Surgery
2019/01/hornets-cody-zeller-has-broken-right-hand.htmlWilly Hernangomez, Marvin Williams, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Nicolas Batum, Frank Kaminsky and Bismack Biyombo have all seen time in the middle.
NBA Trade Candidate Watch: Southeast Division
2018/11/nba-trade-candidate-watch-southeast-division.htmlWith rookie Miles Bridges looking great so far, it seems like just a matter of time until the Hornets part with at least one of Williams, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, or Nicolas Batum, if they can.
Southeast Notes: Lamb, Whiteside, Rivers
2018/11/southeast-notes-lamb-whiteside-rivers.htmlAs Bonnell points out, Borrego praises Nicolas Batum for helping Lamb on that end of the floor through consistent effort that has rubbed off on Lamb.
Eastern Notes: Boylan, Hornets, Saric, Yabusele
2018/11/eastern-notes-boylan-hornets-saric-yabusele.htmlStarter Cody Zeller, Willy Hernangomez, Marvin Williams, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Nicolas Batum, Frank Kaminsky and Bismack Biyombo have all taken turns in the middle but first-year coach James Borrego isn't worried.
Community Shootaround: Hornets And Kemba Walker
2018/10/community-shootaround-hornets-and-kemba-walker.htmlShould the Hornets re-sign Walker next summer, they will be locking their team up for the foreseeable future given the length remaining on other contracts for Nicolas Batum and Cody Zeller.
Fantasy Hoops: Preseason Top-150 Rankings
2018/10/fantasy-hoops-preseason-top-150-rankings.htmlNicolas Batum…
Southeast Notes: Parker, Clifford, Carter, Jackson
2018/09/southeast-notes-parker-clifford-carter-jackson.htmlParker also touched upon the close relationship he has with Hornets' forward Nicolas Batum, a longtime teammate of Parker's on the French national team, and new head coach James Borrego, who was a longtime Spurs' assistant coach before taking the head job in Charlotte.
Southeast Notes: Borrego, Swarm, Howard, Rivers
2018/09/southeast-notes-borrego-swarm-howard-rivers.htmlFormer Spurs point guard Tony Parker was signed to help implement Borrego's philosophy on the court, and Nicolas Batum will have a larger role in running the offense while moving from the backcourt to small forward.
Highest-Paid NBA Players By Team
2018/09/highest-paid-nba-players-by-team.htmlNote: Batum's final year is a player option.
Six Possible Landing Spots For Luol Deng
2018/09/six-possible-landing-spots-for-luol-deng.htmlThey also have plenty of options at forward already, with guys like Nicolas Batum, Marvin Williams, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist doing many of the things Deng does.
Hornets Notes: Lamb, Kaminsky, Parker, Batum
2018/09/hornets-notes-lamb-kaminsky-parker-batum.htmlBonnell expects new coach James Borrego to use Nicolas Batum at small forward more often, opening a spot in the backcourt that will be filled either by Lamb or Malik Monk.
NBA’s Top 50 Highest-Paid Players For 2018/19
2018/08/nbas-top-50-highest-paid-players-for-201819.htmlNicolas Batum, Hornets: $24,000,000…
Remaining Offseason Questions: Southwest Division
2018/08/remaining-offseason-questions-southwest-division.htmlNicolas Batum, DeMarre Carroll, Courtney Lee, Danilo Gallinari, Marvin Williams, and Wesley Matthews are among the other players who could appeal to Houston and who shouldn't be untouchable.
Southwest Notes: Poeltl, Okafor, Matthews, Batum
2018/08/southwest-notes-poeltl-okafor-matthews-batum.htmlThe Rockets should consider gambling on Hornets forward Nicolas Batum, writes Rahat Huq of Forbes.
Remaining Offseason Questions: Southeast Division
2018/08/remaining-offseason-questions-southeast-division.htmlIn Nicolas Batum, Marvin Williams, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, and Jeremy Lamb, Charlotte has several wings who could be trade candidates.
Five NBA Offseason Storylines Still Worth Watching
2018/08/five-nba-offseason-storylines-still-worth-watching.htmlSmith are among the players the Rockets have reportedly kicked the tires on, but there's no shortage of other vets who may be viable trade targets, including Nicolas Batum, DeMarre Carroll, and Courtney Lee.
Rockets Remain In Market For Wing Player
2018/08/rockets-remain-in-market-for-wing-player.htmlNicolas Batum, DeMarre Carroll, Marvin Williams, Danilo Gallinari, and Courtney Lee are other wings who make between $12-24MM in 2018/19…
Western Notes: James, Batum, Katsikaris, Jones
2018/07/western-notes-james-batum-katsikaris-jones.htmlThe Hornets' Nicolas Batum would be a logical target, as Bryan Kalbrosky of HoopsHype notes.
Hornets Notes: Howard, Parker, Backcourt
2018/07/hornets-notes-howard-parker-backcourt.htmlThe veteran point guard also hopes to help his friend Nicolas Batum bounce back from a down year.
Hornets Sign Tony Parker
2018/07/hornets-agree-to-sign-tony-parker.htmlA tweet from Charlotte forward Nicolas Batum first hinted that Parker - Batum's teammate on the French national team - would join the franchise.
Southeast Notes: Magic, Wizards, Hornets
2018/06/southeast-notes-magic-wizards-hornets.htmlRick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer takes a closer look at the Hornets' decision to trade Dwight Howard will impact Nicolas Batum, Cody Zeller, and new head coach James Borrego.
Five Key Offseason Questions: Cleveland Cavaliers
2018/06/five-key-offseason-questions-cleveland-cavaliers-2018.html8 pick for Walker and Nicolas Batum.
Five Key Offseason Questions: Charlotte Hornets
2018/06/five-key-offseason-questions-charlotte-hornets-2018.htmlIn Nicolas Batum ($24MM cap hit for 2018/19), Dwight Howard ($23.82MM), Marvin Williams ($14.09MM), Cody Zeller ($13.53MM), and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist ($13MM), the Hornets have five veterans who will earn more than Walker next season, and all of them except for Howard remain under contract for multiple years.