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.
Southeast Notes: Hornets, Howard, Deng
2017/11/southeast-notes-hornets-howard-deng.htmlThe Hornets will soon be charged with the task of working Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Nicolas Batum back into their lineup, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer writes.
NBA’s Top 40 Highest-Paid Players For 2017/18
2017/11/nbas-top-40-highest-paid-players-for-201718.htmlNicolas Batum, Hornets: $22,434,783…
Southeast Notes: Simmons, Batum, Wizards
2017/11/southeast-notes-simmons-batum-wizards.htmlAccording to the man himself, Nicolas Batum could be cleared to practice in the next nine days.
Five Key Stories: 10/7/17 – 10/14/17
2017/10/five-key-stories-10717-101417.htmlA specialist told Hornets swingman Nicolas Batum he won't need surgery on his injured left elbow.
Nicolas Batum Won’t Need Surgery On Elbow
2017/10/nicolas-batum-wont-need-surgery-on-elbow.htmlA specialist has determined that Nicolas Batum won't require surgery, reports Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer.
Hornets Notes: Batum, Lamb, Carter-Williams, Rookies
2017/10/hornets-notes-batum-lamb-carter-williams-rookies.htmlThe Hornets should find out soon whether Nicolas Batum will require surgery for a torn ligament in his left elbow, relays Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer.
Nicolas Batum Expected To Miss 6-12 Weeks
2017/10/nicolas-batum-to-miss-8-to-12-weeks.html3:44pm: There hasn't been any determination yet as to whether or not Batum will require surgery, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer writes.
Hornets Notes: Monk, Lamb, Batum, Howard
2017/09/hornets-notes-monk-lamb-batum-howard.htmlJeremy Lamb has impressed the coaching staff with his work this offseason, but he's not a threat to take Nicolas Batum's starting job.
Hornets Notes: Howard, Monk, Zeller
2017/09/hornets-notes-howard-monk-zeller.htmlWhile the addition of Monk will help and veterans like Marvin Williams and Nicolas Batum should bounce back slightly, there's only so much fans can expect when the club's core features Howard and Kidd-Gilchrist.
Southeast Notes: Hornets, Crawford, Mack
2017/07/southeast-notes-hornets-crawford-mack.htmlThe Hornets have taken significant steps forward this offseason but one of the big questions heading into the 2017/18 campaign will be whether wings Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Nicolas Batum will be able to thrive together.
Five Key Offseason Questions: Charlotte Hornets
2017/06/five-key-offseason-questions-charlotte-hornets.htmlUnfortunately for Charlotte, most of the team's highest-paid players, such as Nicolas Batum ($22.4MM), Marvin Williams ($13.17MM), and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist ($13MM) aren't exactly coming off outstanding years, and won't have a ton of trade value.
2017 Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Charlotte Hornets
2017/05/2017-offseason-salary-cap-digest-charlotte-hornets.htmlNicolas Batum ($22,434,783)…
Southeast Notes: Heat, Howard, Fournier
2017/04/southeast-notes-heat-howard-fournier.htmlHornets forward Nicolas Batum has already said he won't play for France in this year's Eurobasket tournament, but Magic guard Evan Fournier hasn't ruled out the possibility.
Southeast Notes: Ross, Heat, Batum, Hawks
2017/04/southeast-notes-ross-heat-batum-hawks.htmlVeteran forward Nicolas Batum confirmed over the weekend that he won't play for France in this year's Eurobasket tournament (video link).
Eastern Notes: Knicks, Batum, Raptors, Brooks
2017/03/eastern-notes-knicks-batum-raptors-brooks.htmlHornets forward Nicolas Batum, who has been battling painful migraines, will undergo a CT scan on his brain, league sources tell Chris Haynes of ESPN.com (Twitter link).