Southeast Notes: Borrego, Wall, McGruder, Monk
2018/05/southeast-notes-borrego-wall-mcgruder-monk.html(Or) pairing him and Nic Batum in a lineup where Nic is facilitating.
Hornets Notes: Borrego, Batum, Howard, Zeller
2018/05/hornets-notes-borrego-batum-howard-zeller.htmlNicolas Batum may benefit more than anyone from the Hornets' coaching change, writes Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer.
2018 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Charlotte Hornets
2018/05/2018-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-charlotte-hornets.htmlNicolas Batum ($24,000,000)…
Southeast Notes: Batum, Fournier, Heat, Wade
2018/04/southeast-notes-batum-fournier-heat-wade.htmlIn a mailbag piece for The Charlotte Observer, Rick Bonnell argues that despite the frustration voiced by fans over the contract of Nicolas Batum, who’s still owed $76.7MM in guaranteed money over the next three seasons, the Hornets should not even consider waiving the swingman.
Community Shootaround: Best Available Coaching Job
2018/04/community-shootaround-best-available-coaching-job.htmlThe Hornets have some talent with Kemba Walker, Nicolas Batum, Dwight Howard, Marvin Williams and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, but their financial situation will limit their flexibility for at least another year unless some bold moves are taken.
Hornets Notes: Walker, G League, Howard, Monk
2018/04/hornets-notes-walker-g-league-howard-monk.htmlHe states that Monk could be in line for a starting spot if the Hornets decide to trade Walker or Nicolas Batum.
Hornets Notes: Clifford, Bacon, Zeller, Batum
2018/03/hornets-notes-clifford-bacon-zeller-batum.htmlOne albatross of a contract is that of Nicolas Batum, who is scheduled to make $24MM next season.
Hornets’ Nicolas Batum Has Chronic Tendinitis
2018/03/hornets-nicolas-batum-has-chronic-tendinitis.htmlHornets swingman Nicolas Batum has been diagnosed with chronic tendinitis in his left Achilles, tweets Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Hornets Notes: Monk, GM Search, Hernangomez
2018/03/hornets-notes-monk-gm-search-hernangomez.html"(With) the talent in this room, starting with us, everyone expected something more," Nicolas Batum said after the team's latest loss.
Hornets Won’t Retain Rich Cho, Begin Search For New GM
2018/02/hornets-unlikely-to-retain-gm-rich-cho.htmlCurrently, Charlotte's cap is overrun with expensive role players -- Dwight Howard, Nicolas Batum, Marvin Williams, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, and Cody Zeller are earning nearly $85MM combined this season, and all have guaranteed salaries beyond this year.
Southeast Notes: Hornets, Adebayo, Gordon
2018/02/southeast-notes-hornets-adebayo-gordon.htmlThe Hornets have six players slated to make $12MM or more next season, including Nicolas Batum and his $24MM price tag.
Hornets Hoping To Engage Knicks In Walker Talks?
2018/01/hornets-hoping-to-engage-knicks-in-walker-talks.htmlAny potential trade partner with interest in Walker would likely have to be willing to take on one of Charlotte's less desirable contracts -- Nicolas Batum, Dwight Howard, Marvin Williams, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist are among the highly-paid Hornets who fit that bill.
Hornets Make Kemba Walker Available In Trade Talks
2018/01/hornets-make-kemba-walker-available-in-trade-talks.htmlThat list includes Nicolas Batum, Dwight Howard, Marvin Williams, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist -- those players are all earning between $13MM and $23.5MM in 2017/18, and have at least one more guaranteed year on their respective contracts beyond this season.
Seven Southeast Trade Candidates To Watch
2018/01/seven-southeast-trade-candidates-to-watch.htmlSome of the team's higher-paid players, including Nicolas Batum, have negative trade value, but Charlotte likely won't want to move a bargain like Kemba Walker or a prospect like Malik Monk.
Hornets Notes: Clifford, Cho, Walker
2018/01/hornets-notes-clifford-cho-walker.htmlThe sixth-year veteran thrived in place of Nicolas Batum and has made a case for himself as Sixth Man of the Year.
Community Shootaround: Hornets’ Next Step
2017/12/community-shootaround-hornets-next-step.htmlCody Zeller, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Marvin Williams, and Nicolas Batum are earning a combined $61MM+ in 2017/18, and none are averaging more than 10.2 PPG so far this season.
Southeast Notes: J. Johnson, Hezonja, G League, Batum
2017/12/southeast-notes-j-johnson-hezonja-g-league-batum.htmlNicolas Batum offered a reminder of why the Hornets gave him a five-year, $120MM contract with with a season-high 23-point performance Saturday, writes Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer.
Southeast Notes: Batum, Fournier, Graham
2017/12/southeast-notes-batum-fournier-graham.htmlIf you're wondering why Nicolas Batum hasn't been his regular self for the Hornets since returning to the court, it's because of lingering pain associated with the torn tendon in his left elbow, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer writes.
Southeast Notes: Ross, Gordon, Howard, Batum
2017/11/southeast-notes-ross-gordon-howard-batum.htmlNicolas Batum isn't worried about any long-term effects from his latest elbow injury, Bonnell tweets.
Fantasy Hoops: Evans, KCP, Bledsoe, Lamb
2017/11/fantasy-hoops-evans-kcp-bledsoe-lamb.htmlNicolas Batum re-injured his elbow on Wednesday night and won't play in Friday's game against the Cavs.
Southeast Notes: Batum, Magette, Lamb
2017/11/southeast-notes-batum-magette-lamb.htmlThe Hornets may be without Nicolas Batum yet again, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer writes.
Five Key Stories: 11/11/17 – 11/18/17
2017/11/five-key-stories-111117-111817.htmlNicolas Batum, JaMychal Green, and Ersan Ilyasova all returned to action this week for the Hornets, Grizzlies, and Hawks, respectively.
Batum, Green, Ilyasova Returning From Injuries
2017/11/batum-green-ilyasova-returning-from-injuries.htmlJaMychal Green will play for the Grizzlies, Ersan Ilyasova will return for the Hawks, and Nicolas Batum will make his season debut for the Hornets.
2018 Salary Cap Outlook: Southeast Division
2017/11/2018-salary-cap-outlook-southeast-division.htmlThe Hornets have six players on their roster set to make at least $12MM apiece in 2018/19, including two - Nicolas Batum and Dwight Howard - earning about twice that.
Southeast Notes: Batum, Magic, Wade
2017/11/southeast-notes-batum-magic-wade.htmlWith a full scrimmage under his belt, Hornets swingman Nicolas Batum is expected to make his 2017/18 debut on Wednesday, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer writes.