Nicolas Batum Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Nicolas Batum.
Neil Olshey On Aldridge, Batum, Aminu, Kanter
2015/08/neil-olshey-on-aldridge-batum-aminu-kanter.htmlOn the Nicolas Batum trade, which Olshey said was made independent of Aldridge's decision to walk:… Look, we had moved Nic Batum.
Hornets Rumors: Batum, Zeller, Cho, Clifford
2015/07/hornets-rumors-batum-zeller-cho-clifford.htmlNicolas Batum's camp has been talking about how much he'd like to play with the Raptors, given the international appeal of Toronto, several league sources tell Lowe. … 9 pick in a package to try to move up in the draft before abandoning that pursuit and trading Vonleh in the Batum deal, as Lowe details.
And-Ones: Batum, Warriors, Sixers, Clippers
2015/06/warriors-sixers-clippers.htmlThe Pistons expressed interest in Nicolas Batum before he was shipped from the Blazers to the Hornets, a person with knowledge of the team's inner workings told Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press. … Therefore, Ellis expects that Detroit will target a small forward in the mold of Batum in the draft.
And-Ones: Batum, Booker, Milutinov
2015/06/batum-booker-milutinov.htmlSpeaking about newly acquired swingman Nicolas Batum, Hornets GM Rich Cho said, “He is a quality defender and a solid outside shooter who brings versatility and playoff experience," Mike Tokito of The Oregonian tweets. … Batum's deal includes a trade bonus that will lift his cap hit by about $890K for the 2014/15 campaign and approximately $890K again for 2015/16, Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders notes (Twitter links).
Hornets Acquire Nicolas Batum
2015/06/hornets-acquire-nicolas.html6:08 pm: The Blazers and Hornets are finalizing a deal that would send Nicolas Batum to Charlotte in exchange for Noah Vonleh and Gerald Henderson, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports (Twitter link). … “Nic Batum was a key contributor to all of our recent success,” said Blazers executive Neil Olshey.
Northwest Notes: Harrell, Batum, Jokic, Ollie
2015/06/northwest-harrell-ollie.htmlNicolas Batum envisions someday returning to play in France to finish his career, mentioning Le Mans and Caen as preferred destinations to Alexandre Lacoste of BeBasket.fr (translation via HoopsHype). … Of course, that probably won't be for a while, since Batum is only 26 even as he's set to enter the final season of his contract with the Trail Blazers.
Western Notes: Pelicans, Curry, Batum
2015/05/western-pelicans-batum.htmlThe Blazers could look to deal Nicolas Batum and his expiring contract worth $12,235,750 this offseason, Jabari Young of CSNNW.com writes. … When asked about the possibility of being traded, Batum said, “If that happens, it happens.
Western Notes: Batum, Parsons, Rockets
2015/05/western-parsons-rockets.htmlThe Trail Blazers could move Nicolas Batum as he enters the final year of his contract, Jabari Young of CSNNW.com speculates. … Batum, who will make approximately $12.2MM next season, may be shopped since GM Neil Olshey expects to actively reshape his roster this summer, Young continues.
Northwest Notes: Leonard, Batum, Hood
2015/04/northwest-notes-leonard.htmlNicolas Batum is still friendly with Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor, but while Batum sometimes thinks about what might have been if the Blazers hadn't matched the offer sheet he signed with Minnesota in 2012, he tells Freeman, who writes in a separate piece, that he's "very happy" in Portland. … Then-Wolves coach Rick Adelman, since retired, was the main reason he wanted to play in Minnesota, Batum added.
And-Ones: Knicks, Batum, Cauley-Stein, ‘Melo
2014/12/knicks-cauley-stein.htmlNicolas Batum has pondered what it would be like to play for the Spurs, but he doesn't see much need to leave the Blazers when he hits free agency after next season, as he tells Shams Charania of RealGM. … “I still have time and I like low key so there’s no reason to think yet, but why not stay in Portland?” Batum said.
Odds & Ends: Tanking, DeRozan, Vucevic
2013/11/tanking-derozan-vucevic.htmlLooking back at how his tenure as the Trail Blazers' head coach came to an end, Pacers assistant Nate McMillan tells Joe Freeman of the Oregonian that his one regret was trying to fit Gerald Wallace into the starting lineup (to keep the veteran from becoming disgruntled) despite Nicolas Batum needing the development.
Odds & Ends: Kidd, Bynum, Bennett
2013/10/kidd-bynum-bennett.htmlTrail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum calls Joel Freeland his “training camp MVP,” while head coach Terry Stotts admits that the 6’11 center has had a good training camp thus far.
Western Notes: Kobe, Carney, Blazers
2013/10/western-notes-kobe-pelicans-blazers.htmlNicolas Batum told CSNNW.com's Chris Haynes today was the first day Blazers coach Terry Stotts let the projected starting lineup of Batum, Damian Lillard, Wesley Matthews, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Robin Lopez play together.
Northwest Links: Sloan, Rubio, Batum
2012/02/northwest-links-sloan-rubio-batum.htmlNicolas Batum, who will be a restricted free-agent this summer, will have a chance to show off his versatility against the Nuggets tonight.
Odds & Ends: Trail Blazers, Mavericks
2012/02/odds-ends-trailblazers-mavericks.htmlReplacing him with Jamal Crawford is a possibility, as is exchanging Wesley Matthews with Nicolas Batum.
Odds & Ends: Gasol, Thunder, Batum, Rondo
2012/02/odds-ends-gasol-thunder-batum-rondo.htmlRe-signing Nicolas Batum will be a priority for the Trail Blazers this summer, whether or not Gerald Wallace exercises his player option, writes Derek Page of HoopsWorld.
Odds & Ends: Mavericks, Trail Blazers, Stoudemire
2012/02/odds-ends-mavericks-trail-blazers-knicks.htmlThe Oregonion's Joe Freeman, writing about whether or not the Trail Blazers will be players before the trade deadline, says other teams will be in aggressive pursuit of Nicolas Batum, but the team won't part with him.
Broussard On Gasol, Rondo, Ellis, Beasley, Kaman
2012/02/broussard-on-gasol-rondo-ellis-beasley-kaman.htmlLaMarcus Aldridge and Nicolas Batum are "virtually untouchable" but the Blazers would talk about anyone else on their roster, particularly Raymond Felton and Gerald Wallace.
Amick On Jennings, Bogut, Batum, Rockets
2012/03/amick-on-jennings-bogut-batum-rockets.htmlThe Blazers may be active this week, but they don't intend to move Nicolas Batum, who they are determined to keep long-term.
Odds & Ends: Batum, Kaman, Ewing, Elson, Heat
2012/03/odds-ends-batum-kaman-ewing-elson-wizards.htmlA few odds and ends from around the league, with less than 24 hours until the 2012 trade deadline: The Kings inquired on Nicolas Batum, tweets Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee. … However, multiple reports have suggested the Blazers have no intentions of trading Batum.
Blazers Notes: Mills, Batum, Felton
2012/03/blazers-notes-mills-batum-felton.htmlNicolas Batum, who will be a restricted free agent this summer, will "definitely" be a Blazer next year, tweets Chris Haynes of CSNNW.com. … However, it'll cost the team more than what Batum's agent was asking for in January.
Odds & Ends: Bulls, Davis, Pistons, Spurs
2012/04/odds-ends-bulls-bradley-trail-blazers-jordan.htmlHickson and Nicolas Batum being restricted free agents, which one should the team set as a priority for keeping? For…
Blazers Notes: GM Search, Batum, Hickson
2012/04/blazers-notes-gm-search-batum-hickson.htmlMiller on restricted free agent Nicolas Batum: "Right now, our plan is to retain him. … Hopefully, (another team) doesn't make him a crazy offer." The Blazers would like to pursue free agents using their cap room before turning to their own free agents like Batum and J.J.
Blazers’ Batum, Smith Discuss Future
2012/04/blazers-batum-smith-discuss-future.htmlNicolas Batum and Craig Smith are among the other Blazers facing free agency - restricted for Batum and unrestricted for Smith - and both players spoke to Chris Haynes of CSNNW.com about their options. … "We'll see what happens in July," Batum said after the Blazers' final home game of the season last night.
Free Agent Stock Watch: Nicolas Batum
2012/04/free-agent-stock-watch-nicolas-batum.htmlNicolas Batum’s comments last week, in which he called Portland “special” and said he expects to return to the Blazers next year unless a better situation presents itself, represent quite a change from earlier this season. … Soon after Batum and the team failed to come to terms on an extension in January, making him a restricted free agent at season's end, Batum’s agent, Bouna Ndiaye, had some harsh words for Blazer management, as Joe Freeman of The Oregonian noted.