Nicolas Batum Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Nicolas Batum.
Hornets Notes: Drummond, Draft, Batum
2019/11/hornets-notes-drummond-draft-batum.htmlNicolas Batum has a massive contract ($25.5MM this season) and surely, it's player-friendly but that doesn't mean the wing doesn't have value to the Hornets, Bonnell writes in a separate piece. … Teammate Marvin Williams believes Batum is the most versatile player on the roster.
Southeast Notes: Young, Heat, Batum, Fournier
2019/11/southeast-notes-young-heat-batum-fournier.htmlHornets forward Nicolas Batum returned on Saturday against the Knicks after missing nearly four weeks with a fractured left middle finger. … Batum, 30, finished with three points, nine rebounds and six assists in 29 minutes of work, registering a positive-18 net rating.
Hornets Notes: Graham, Rozier, Batum
2019/11/hornets-notes-graham-rozier-batum.htmlVeteran forward Nicolas Batum, who has been out since opening night with a broken finger, fully participated in practice today and told reporters that he hopes to return on the Hornets' upcoming four-game road trip (Twitter link).
Hornets’ Nicolas Batum Breaks Finger, Out 3-4 Weeks
2019/10/hornets-nicolas-batum-breaks-finger.htmlOCTOBER 23: Hornets forward Nicolas Batum suffered a broken finger on his left hand during tonight's season opener, tweets Shams Charania of The Athletic. … OCTOBER 24: Batum is expected to be sidelined for approximately three or four weeks, league sources tell Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link).
Hornets Notes: Salary, Zeller, Bridges, Bacon
2019/09/hornets-notes-salary-zeller-bridges-bacon.htmlCharlotte has been trying for some time to find a taker for Nicolas Batum ($25.565MM this year with a $27.13MM player option for 2020/21), Marvin Williams ($15MM expiring deal) and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist ($13MM expiring), but other teams have been reluctant to take on any of those salaries.
Hornets Rumors: Kemba, Vets, Future Plans, McDaniels
2019/09/hornets-rumors-kemba-vets-future-plans-mcdaniels.htmlHead coach James Borrego is under no obligation to give significant minutes to Nicolas Batum, Bismack Biyombo, Marvin Williams, Cody Zeller, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who will earn a combined $85MM in 2019/20.
World Cup Updates: Lithuania, Joseph, Nigeria, France
2019/08/world-cup-updates-lithuania-joseph-nigeria-france.htmlTeam France's 12-man roster for the 2019 World Cup features plenty of familiar NBA names too, including Rudy Gobert (Jazz), Nicolas Batum (Hornets), Evan Fournier (Magic), and Frank Ntilikina (Knicks).
And-Ones: Durant, Superteams, French National Team
2019/06/and-ones-durant-superteams-french-national-team.htmlAs seen at Sportando, Rudy Gobert, Nicolas Batum and Evan Fournier are the biggest names on the preliminary roster but they're not the only ones with big league credentials.
Hornets Notes: Batum, Walker, Offseason Plans
2019/04/hornets-notes-batum-walker-offseason-plans.htmlHornets coach James Borrego isn't sure how Nicolas Batum fits into his plans for next season, Borrego admits to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer. … Batum was placed in a variety of roles but had another disappointing season and was briefly benched by Borrego.
Southeast Notes: Beal, Waiters, Graham, Hornets
2019/03/southeast-notes-beal-waiters-graham-hornets.htmlWith less than two weeks left of the regular season, the Hornets' biggest challenge might be finding definitive roles for Nicolas Batum and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Bonnell wrote in a separate story for the Charlotte Observer. … Batum has missed each of the last four games (largely due to an illness), while Kidd-Gilchrist has played in just one of his last five outings because of a concussion.
Hornets Open To Trading Frank Kaminsky?
2019/01/hornets-open-to-trading-frank-kaminsky.htmlSources tell Sporting News that Charlotte would like to get out from under Nicolas Batum's deal, which has another two years and $52.7MM left after this season. … At least one team was told Kaminsky could be had in a trade if Batum was included as well, per Deveney.
Eastern Notes: Boylan, Hornets, Saric, Yabusele
2018/11/eastern-notes-boylan-hornets-saric-yabusele.htmlStarter Cody Zeller, Willy Hernangomez, Marvin Williams, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Nicolas Batum, Frank Kaminsky and Bismack Biyombo have all taken turns in the middle but first-year coach James Borrego isn't worried.
Hornets Notes: Lamb, Kaminsky, Parker, Batum
2018/09/hornets-notes-lamb-kaminsky-parker-batum.htmlBonnell expects new coach James Borrego to use Nicolas Batum at small forward more often, opening a spot in the backcourt that will be filled either by Lamb or Malik Monk. … With Batum, Monk and Dwayne Bacon as alternatives as shooting guard, the team may decide not to spend big on Lamb.
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. … Batum has three years and $76.7MM remaining on his contract, which includes a player option in the final year.
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. … Spurs assistant James Borrego is expected to install the motion offense used in San Antonio, which plays to Batum's strengths of handling the ball and making quick decisions.
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. … That's because under the new CBA rules, Batum’s salary would continue counting against the Hornets’ cap even after his release, as there is no longer an amnesty provision incorporated into the new CBA.
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. … In a mailbag piece, Bonnell answers some readers' questions regarding Batum and his contract, among others.
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. … Batum has been ruled out of Monday's game with the Sixers, and his status for the rest of the season will depend on how effective treatments are on the condition.
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. … It has been a disappointing season for Hornets guard Nicolas Batum and while health has played a significant role in that, there's no denying that his lofty contract is more palatable when he's bringing more to the table.
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. … For most of this season, Batum has been deferring to other players on offense after returning from a torn ligament in his left elbow that he suffered in the preseason.
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. … Batum elected to forego potential season-ending injury in October when a specialist said that it would be possible to recover through rehabilitation.
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. … Batum was able to return to the Hornets' lineup tonight after sitting out Friday.
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. … If Nicolas Batum ends up missing significant time with his re-injured left elbow, the Hornets will turn yet again to Jeremy Lamb who has emerged as a prolific perimeter scorer.
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. … Batum's return may be the most notable of the three, as he has been sidelined since early in the preseason with a torn ligament in his elbow.
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. … Batum tore a ligament in his left elbow back on October 4.