Southeast Notes: Horford, Hawks, Powell, Batum
2016/05/southeast-notes-horford-hawks-powell-batum.htmlSmall forward Nicolas Batum plans to make the Hornets his top priority when free agency arrives, as the The Associated Press relays.
2016 Free Agent Power Rankings
2016/05/2016-free-agent-power-rankings-6.htmlNicolas Batum — An injury variously described as a left foot strain and a sprained left ankle interrupted the playoffs for Batum, and though he made it back to play before Charlotte's seventh-game elimination at the hands of Miami, he clearly wasn't himself.
Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Charlotte Hornets
2016/05/offseason-salary-cap-digest-charlotte-hornets.htmlThat means Charlotte will probably keep their cap holds on the books until those free agents either re-sign or sign elsewhere, and with the cap holds for Nicolas Batum and Al Jefferson taking up nearly $40MM alone, the Hornets are unlikely to have cap space to use on outside free agents if Batum and Jefferson return.
Southeast Notes: Batum, Deng, Fournier
2016/05/hornets-want-to-re-sign-all-own-free-agents.htmlHornets GM Rich Cho wants to re-sign as many of the team's own soon-to-be free agents as possible, and he made it clear in his season-ending press conference today that Nicolas Batum is chief among his priorities, as Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer relays (All Twitter links).
Hornets Rumors: Jefferson, Lin, Batum, Williams
2016/05/nicolas-batum-al-jefferson-jeremy-lin-marvin-williams-want-to-stay-with-hornets.htmlNicolas Batum isn't entirely sure whether he'll re-sign with the Hornets when he hits free agency this summer, but he feels he has unfinished business in Charlotte and the Hornets will be the first team he talks to when free agent negotiations are allowed to begin July 1st, as he said today to reporters, including Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer.
Offseason Outlook: Memphis Grizzlies
2016/05/offseason-outlook-memphis-grizzlies-5.htmlNicolas Batum would be a nice addition.
Magic, Bucks, Blazers, Hornets In Lead For Howard?
2016/04/magic-bucks-blazers-hornets-favorites-for-dwight.htmlCharlotte only has about $46MM on the books, but that doesn't include any money for soon-to-be free agents Al Jefferson, whom Howard would likely replace if he were to sign with the Hornets, or Nicolas Batum.
And-Ones: ‘Melo, Batum, Hield
2016/04/conflicting-reports-on-carmelo-anthony-attending-triangle-seminar.htmlNicolas Batum isn't definitively out for the rest of the Hornets' first-round series against Miami, tweets Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer, dispelling an earlier report, but he's unlikely to return unless it goes at least six games, Bonnell says.
Southeast Notes: Wade, Lamb, D-League
2016/04/southeast-notes-wade-lamb-d-league.htmlHornets swingman Nicolas Batum will miss the remainder of the team's first round series against the Heat with an ankle injury, tweets Chris Haynes of The Northeast Ohio Media Group.
Southeast Notes: Batum, Nene, Whiteside, Wade
2016/04/nicolas-batum-talks-hornets-return.htmlNicolas Batum has been "perfect" for the Hornets, contends Kemba Walker, who hopes the team shells out the money necessary to keep the swingman as he heads into free agency this summer, notes Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer.
Atlantic Notes: Walton, Carmelo, Brown
2016/04/reports-conflict-on-luke-walton-knicks-interview.htmlSixers coach Brett Brown is a major fan of Nicolas Batum and would also like to see Philadelphia acquire a stretch four, according to Bob Cooney of the Philadelphia Daily News, who looks at ways the team with the league's worst record can improve.
Eastern Notes: Knicks, Batum, Hoiberg
2016/04/knicks-sense-luke-walton-staying-warriors.htmlAn NBA GM told The Oregonian's John Canzano he thinks Nicolas Batum will be able to command salaries of $15MM to $17MM in free agency this summer (Twitter link).
Southeast Notes: Winslow, Green, Antic, Sefolosha
2016/04/southeast-notes-winslow-green-antic-sefolosha.htmlCharlotte was last in 3-point percentage a year ago, but has improved with the additions of Spencer Hawes, Frank Kaminsky, Jeremy Lin and Nicolas Batum.
Southeast Notes: Beal, Batum, Dragic, Hawks
2016/03/southeast-notes-beal-batum-dragic-hawks.htmlNicolas Batum figures to be the most sought after among a large group of Hornets free agents, writes Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer.
2016 Free Agent Power Rankings
2016/03/2016-free-agent-power-rankings-5.htmlNicolas Batum — The Hornets swingman has been clamoring for a place in the top 10 all season, and amid a March in which he's averaged 18.6 points, his best scoring month of the season, we'll give him the long overdue honor.
Eastern Notes: Batum, Calderon, Whittington
2016/03/eastern-notes-batum-calderon-whittington.htmlThe impact that Nicolas Batum has had on the Hornets this season has him in line to land a major payday when he becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer writes.
Hornets Sign Jorge Gutierrez For Rest Of Season
2016/03/hornets-to-sign-jorge-gutierrez-for-rest-of-season.htmlCharlotte faces uncertainty after this season, with Nicolas Batum and Al Jefferson headed to free agency and $46MM in guaranteed…
Southeast Notes: Jefferson, Hardaway Jr., Cho
2016/03/southeast-notes-jefferson-hardaway-jr-cho.htmlWe brought in Nicolas Batum, Jeremy Lamb, Jeremy Lin, Frank Kaminsky — they can all play more than one position.
Hoops Rumors Weekly Mailbag 2/29/16-3/6/16
2016/03/hoops-rumors-weekly-mailbag-22916-3616.htmlHR: I don't know if it's necessarily a pairing, but I like Nic Batum for the Lakers this summer.
Southeast Notes: Wade, Bosh, Williams, Magic
2016/03/southeast-notes-wade-bosh-williams-magic.htmlOrlando is expected to be aggressive in the free agent market, and Schmitz lists Al Horford, Mike Conley, DeMar DeRozan, Bradley Beal, Nicolas Batum, Chandler Parsons, Ryan Anderson and Harrison Barnes as possible targets.
Southeast Notes: Splitter, Batum, Jefferson, Frye
2016/02/southeast-notes-splitter-batum-jefferson-frye.htmlThe Hornets will likely present Nicolas Batum with a full max offer on the first day of free agency, tweets Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer, passing on a prediction from ESPN cap expert Tom Penn.
Hornets Acquire Courtney Lee In Three-Teamer
2016/02/hornets-to-acquire-courtney-lee.htmlThe Memphis-bound Hairston had started on the wing for Charlotte in place of Kidd-Gilchrist while he dealt with an earlier shoulder injury that kept him out for the season's first few months, so presumably Lee will slide into that spot alongside soon-to-be free agent Nicolas Batum.
Western Notes: Green, Rockets, McDaniels, Lillard
2016/02/western-notes-green-rockets-mcdaniels-lillard.htmlI expressed that to him multiple times, but I think it just came down to him being ready to move on to a new situation.” Portland lost four of its starters over the offseason, with Wesley Matthews signing with the Mavericks, Robin Lopez signing with the Knicks and Nicolas Batum being traded to the Hornets.
Western Notes: Pierce, Martin, Bass, Batum
2016/02/clippers-rivers-maintenance-plan-paul-pierce.htmlSoon-to-be free agent Nicolas Batum said after Friday's game that he "loved" playing for the Trail Blazers, but Portland's victory over the Hornets, in which Batum struggled, was in large measure about the Blazers moving past Batum and the other players the team didn't bring back from last season, as The Oregonian's Joe Freeman details.
2016 Free Agent Power Rankings
2016/02/2016-free-agent-power-rankings-4.htmlBatum, who's likely in line for the max, was a particularly difficult omission from the main group:… Nicolas Batum