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.
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.