Northwest Notes: Batum, Malone, Singler
2016/01/damian-lillard-fond-nicolas-batum.htmlNicolas Batum's former Trail Blazers teammates Damian Lillard and C.J.
Hoops Rumors Chat Transcript
2016/01/hoops-rumors-live-chat-1132016.htmlBrooklyn was one of the teams linked to DeMar DeRozan and Nicolas Batum, who are reportedly likely to elicit max offers in free agency this summer, and while reports of Brooklyn's interest in the pair emerged before the team's shakeup, owner Mikhail Prokhorov's assertion that the Nets are only one or two players away from title contention makes it clear the team will aim high.
Nets Notes: Free Agents, Brown, Wolf, Zanin
2016/01/thaddeus-young-brook-lopez-recruiting-free-agents-to-nets.htmlThe team was reportedly eyeing DeMar DeRozan and Nicolas Batum, both of whom appear in line for max deals, though those reports emerged before the Nets reassigned former GM Billy King.
Max Offers Waiting For DeRozan; Likely Batum, Too
2016/01/max-offers-waiting-for-derozan-likely-batum-too.htmlSeveral teams, including the Lakers, are ready to make maximum-salary offers to DeMar DeRozan, and Nicolas Batum is likely to draw max offers, too, writes Zach Lowe of ESPN.com in a piece on the Raptors.
Nets Interested In Nicolas Batum, Evan Turner
2016/01/nets-interested-in-nicolas-batum-evan-turner.htmlThe Nets are fond of soon-to-be free agents Nicolas Batum and Evan Turner, NetsDaily tweets, also confirming earlier reports of the team's interest in Mike Conley and DeMar DeRozan.
2015/16 Salary Rankings: Shooting Guards
2016/01/201516-salary-rankings-shooting-guards.htmlNicolas Batum (Hornets) — $13,125,306…
Western Notes: Henderson, Griffin, Whiteside
2016/01/western-notes-henderson-griffin-whiteside.htmlBlazers swingman Gerald Henderson was supposed to provide some much needed veteran leadership on the court in the wake of the departure of LaMarcus Aldridge as a free agent and the trade of Nicolas Batum to the Hornets, but instead he has fallen to third-string on the team's depth chart, Jason Quick of CSNNW.com writes.
Al Jefferson Out Six Weeks
2015/12/al-jefferson-out-six-weeks.htmlThat means more for the Hornets than it normally would because they are looking to re-sign Nicolas Batum and are not interested in paying the luxury tax, per Bonnell.
Maximum Salaries For Select 2016 Free Agents
2015/12/maximum-salaries-for-select-2016-free-agents.htmlNicolas Batum…
Eastern Notes: Ainge, Jefferson, Wizards
2015/12/eastern-notes-ainge-jefferson-wizards.htmlWith Charlotte's offseason priority likely to be re-signing Nicolas Batum, and with little desire to pay luxury tax, dealing Jefferson may be a palatable option for the franchise if it could secure some usable assets in any exchange.
Southeast Notes: Hornets, Wade, Dragic, Mathis
2015/12/hornets-moves-paying-dividends.htmlNic Batum can do everything."…
Western Notes: Howard, Pachulia, Teletovic
2015/12/western-notes-howard-pachulia-teletovic.htmlNicolas Batum believed the Blazers, as they were constructed last season, had at least another run in them, Joel Brigham of Basketball Insiders writes.
Southeast Notes: Heat, Wizards, Hornets
2015/12/southeast-notes-heat-wizards-hornets.htmlAfter being traded to the Hornets from the Blazers, Nicolas Batum is playing the best basketball of his career, Jimmy Toscano of CSNNE.com details.
Southeast Notes: Beal, Hawks Drafts, Batum
2015/12/southeast-notes-beal-hawks-drafts-batum.htmlThe Hornets' Nicolas Batum has already proven himself worthy of a max contract next summer, writes Scott Fowler of The Charlotte Observer.
Eastern Notes: Batum, Clifford, James
2015/11/eastern-notes-batum-clifford-james.htmlHornets coach Steve Clifford's new contract extension could enhance the team's chance of re-signing swingman Nicolas Batum, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent after the season, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer notes (Twitter links).
And-Ones: Mudiay, Mickey, Henderson
2015/11/and-ones-mudiay-mickey-henderson.htmlIt’s nothing more than that.’’ Henderson was acquired by Portland from the Hornets over the summer as a part of the Nicolas Batum trade, and he is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent next offseason.
Eastern Notes: Porzingis, Hornets, Raptors
2015/11/eastern-notes-porzingis-hornets-raptors.htmlCharlotte is doing a better job of spreading the floor with the additions of Nicolas Batum, Jeremy Lamb, Jeremy Lin, Spencer Hawes and Frank Kaminsky, as it is shooting nearly 37% on 3-point attempts compared to its league-worst 31.8% shooting from long range last season.
And-Ones: Batum, Mavs, Celtics
2015/11/and-ones-batum-mavs-celtics.htmlAlthough he was initially shocked by the June trade that sent him from the Blazers to the Hornets, Nicolas Batum said he has embraced his new role with his new team and doesn't harbor any ill will toward Portland, Jason Quick of CSNNW.com details.
Western Notes: Waiters, Henderson, Pelicans
2015/11/western-notes-waiters-henderson-pelicans.htmlIt's going to open things up for him and he's going to help us, make the game easier for us." Henderson came to Portland in the Nicolas Batum trade this summer.
And-Ones: Timberwolves, Draft, Hornets
2015/11/and-ones-timberwolves-draft-hornets.htmlNicolas Batum and Marvin Williams, a pair of Hornets poised to become free agents next summer, are off to strong starts, as Lang Greene of Basketball Insiders observes in a story that looks at 15 soon-to-be free agents and how they fared during the season's first two weeks.
Hornets Opt In With Zeller, But Not With Hairston
2015/11/hornets-pick-up-option-on-zeller-decline-hairston.htmlCharlotte's cap figure for next year doesn't include any money for Al Jefferson and Nicolas Batum, who come off the books at the end of this season, though it would still be somewhat surprising if Charlotte indeed elects not to pick up Hairston's option.
Hornets Sign Jeremy Lamb To Extension
2015/11/hornets-to-extend-jeremy-lamb.htmlAl Jefferson and Nicolas Batum, the team's two most highly paid players this season, are on expiring contracts.
Southeast Rumors: Heat, Fournier, Batum, Wizards
2015/10/southeast-rumors-heat-fournier-batum-wizards.htmlThe Hornets want their offense to run through Nicolas Batum, according to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer.
Kings, Blazers Lead West, NBA In Newcomers
2015/10/kings-blazers-lead-west-nba-in-newcomers.htmlThe departure of LaMarcus Aldridge touched off an exodus of all seven of Portland's free agents, and by the time Aldridge left, GM Neil Olshey was already active in trades, sending out Nicolas Batum and Steve Blake for four of his team's nine newcomers.