James Harden: “I’m Not A System Player, I Am A System”
2023/11/james-harden-im-not-a-system-player-i-am-a-system.htmlTucker, with Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington, Marcus Morris and Kenyon Martin Jr.
Atlantic Notes: Walker, Gallinari, Dowtin, Batum
2023/11/atlantic-notes-walker-gallinari-dowtin-batum.htmlNew Sixers forward Nicolas Batum is missing Thursday night's game against the Raptors due to personal reasons, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Keith Pompey.
Daryl Morey Happy With Return In James Harden Trade
2023/11/daryl-morey-happy-with-return-in-james-harden-trade.htmlThe trade with the Clippers brought back Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington and Kenyon Martin Jr., all of whom will be free agents next summer, along with a collection of draft assets that stretch through 2029.
Sixers Notes: New Additions, Oubre, Trade Targets, Harden
2023/11/sixers-notes-new-additions-oubre-trade-targets-harden.htmlThe four players the Sixers acquired in their James Harden trade with the Clippers - Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington, and Kenyon Martin Jr.
Sixers Trade James Harden To Clippers In Three-Team Deal
2023/11/sixers-trading-james-harden-to-clippers.htmlSixers acquire Marcus Morris; Nicolas Batum; Robert Covington; Kenyon Martin Jr.; the Clippers' 2028 first-round pick (unprotected); either the Rockets' (top-four protected), Clippers', or Thunder's 2026 first-round pick (whichever is least favorable); the right to swap their own 2029 first-round pick with the Clippers' 2029 first-round pick (top-three protected); a 2024 second-round pick (details below); the Clippers' 2029 second-round pick; and cash ($2MM; from Clippers).
Clippers Notes: Covington, Batum, Mann, Rotation, Harden
2023/10/clippers-notes-covington-batum-mann-rotation-harden.htmlRobert Covington, Nicolas Batum and versatile Terance Mann are likely to share that spot.
L.A. Notes: Covington, Hyland, Russell, Ham, Wood
2023/10/l-a-notes-covington-hyland-russell-ham-wood.html"He’s fast, he’s talented, he’s a great basketball player, but I think maybe last year he was rushing a little bit too much," forward Nicolas Batum said of Hyland.
Clippers Notes: Lue, Hyland, George, Mann
2023/10/clippers-lue-hyland-george-mann.htmlRussell Westbrook and Nicolas Batum were both rested, and Marcus Morris was held out of the game after suffering a left groin injury in Saturday's practice.
And-Ones: Embiid, Olympics, Bronny, Abu Dhabi
2023/10/and-ones-embiid-olympics-bronny-abu-dhabi.htmlAs Joey Linn of Sports Illustrated writes, French forward Nicolas Batum told reporters on Thursday that he wasn't surprised about Embiid committing to the U.S.
Pacific Notes: Batum, LeBron, Hachimura, Christie, Warriors
2023/10/pacific-notes-batum-lebron-hachimura-christie-warriors.htmlRumors that Nicolas Batum may be entering his final NBA season swirled in August following a series of tweets from his wife, Aurelie.
Pacific Notes: Iguodala, Hall Of Fame, Clippers, Suns
2023/09/pacific-notes-iguodala-hall-of-fame-clippers-suns.htmlMurray explores the team's depth chart and goes through multiple possible options for the starting position, including Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington, and outside options like Kobe Brown and Kenyon Martin Jr.
Pre-Camp Roster Snapshot: Pacific Division
2023/09/pre-camp-roster-snapshot-pacific-division-2.htmlNicolas Batum, Brandon Boston Jr., Kobe Brown, Amir Coffey, Robert Covington, Paul George, Bones Hyland, Kawhi Leonard, Terance Mann, Kenyon…
International Notes: Sneed, Parker, Gobert, Nembhard, Prospects
2023/09/international-notes-sneed-parker-gobert-nembhard-prospects.htmlFrance had a rough go in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, failing to reach the second round despite having NBA players like Rudy Gobert, Evan Fournier and Nicolas Batum.
International Notes: World Cup, France, Embiid, RHJ, More
2023/08/international-notes-world-cup-france-embiid-rhj-more.htmlAsked after France's elimination from World Cup competition whether he's hoping Joel Embiid commits to playing for the French team in next year's Olympics, forward Nicolas Batum rhetorically replied with a smile, "Would you say no to the MVP?" (story via Antonis Stroggylakis of Eurohoops).
World Cup Notes: Australia, Antetokounmpo, Gobert, Dort
2023/08/world-cup-notes-australia-antetokounmpo-gobert-dort.htmlFrance did defeat Lebanon on Tuesday, with Evan Fournier becoming the country's all-time leading World Cup scorer, sneaking past teammate Nicolas Batum (285 points to 282).
Team France Notes: Elimination, Canada, Yabusele, Fournier, Batum
2023/08/team-france-notes-elimination-canada-yabusele-fournier-batum.htmlThere isn’t anything else to do.” Clippers forward Nicolas Batum spoke about the task ahead of France in international competition: “We have a big thing coming up in 12 months.
World Cup Notes: White, Maluach, Bodganovic, Batum
2023/08/world-cup-notes-white-maluach-bodganovic-batum.htmlClippers forward Nicolas Batum says the French national team is eager for the challenge.
55 Active NBA Players On World Cup Rosters
2023/08/55-active-nba-players-on-world-cup-rosters.htmlNicolas Batum (Clippers)…
Poll: Will Team USA Win 2023 FIBA World Cup?
2023/08/poll-will-team-usa-win-2023-fiba-world-cup.htmlThe French club is headed up by several veterans of international play, including NBAers like Rudy Gobert, Evan Fournier, and Nicolas Batum.
International Notes: Batum, Randle, Lithuania, Tubelis
2023/08/international-notes-batum-randle-lithuania-tubelis.htmlClippers forward Nicolas Batum is playing for France at this year's World Cup and intends to suit up for the national team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Sixers No Longer Trying To Trade James Harden
2023/08/sixers-no-longer-trying-to-trade-james-harden.htmlA more likely offer would include veterans such as Marcus Morris ($17.1MM), Nicolas Batum ($11.7MM) and Robert Covington ($11.7MM), whose expiring contracts could help match Harden's salary, along with a young player or two and draft assets.
Robert Covington Approaching 2023/24 Season With “Vendetta”
2023/08/robert-covington-approaching-2023-24-season-with-vendetta.htmlHe was expecting to be traded before the February deadline, Murray adds, but he remained on the roster, although he was stuck behind Marcus Morris and Nicolas Batum.
Poll: James Harden’s Team On Opening Night
2023/08/poll-james-hardens-team-on-opening-night.htmlMarcus Morris ($17.1MM), Nicolas Batum ($11.7MM), and Robert Covington ($11.7MM) are on expiring contracts, while Norman Powell ($18MM) has three years left on his deal.
Chris Paul Could Return To Clippers As Wizards Pursue Third Team
2023/06/chris-paul-could-return-to-clippers-as-wizards-pursue-third-team.htmlEric Gordon ($20.9MM non-guaranteed), Marcus Morris ($17.1MM), Robert Covington ($11.7MM), Nicolas Batum ($11.7MM), Amir Coffey ($3.7MM) and Bones Hyland ($2.3MM) are some of the salaries the Clippers could combine to make it happen.