Nicolas Batum Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Nicolas Batum.
Spurs Eyeing Nicolas Batum
2012/04/spurs-eyeing-nicolas-batum.htmlNicolas Batum will become a restricted free agent at season's end, and it's not clear yet how the Trail Blazers will value him, since the team could have a new general manager in place in a matter of weeks. … However, one team that figures to make a "hard push" for Batum is the Spurs, according to Chris Haynes of CSNNW.com.
Trail Blazer Free Agents Talk About Their Future
2012/04/trail-blazer-free-agents-talk-about-their-future.htmlWith the Trail Blazers assuming the look of a franchise trying to turn the page and overhaul almost every key piece, CSNNW.com's Chris Haynes attended the team's final practice today and asked seven of the team's free agents—Nicolas Batum, Raymond Felton, Joel Przybilla, Jamal Crawford, J.J. … Batum, a restricted free agent, said he would see whether or not the team is willing to match any offers he gets.
Southwest Notes: Rockets, Dragic, Batum, Terry
2012/04/southwest-notes-rockets-dragic-batum-terry.htmlI will get your message 2him." Nicolas Batum talked to Chris Haynes of CSNNW.com about the possibility of signing with the Spurs this summer.
Blazers Likely To Match Offers For Batum
2012/04/blazers-likely-to-match-offers-for-batum.htmlNicolas Batum will be a restricted free agent after the season, and his contract status has been the subject of much discussion lately, with the Spurs rumored to be eyeing the 23-year-old. … However, it seems the most likely outcome is Batum returning to Portland.
Blazers Notes: Batum, Hickson, Offseason Plans
2012/04/blazers-notes-batum-hickson-offseason-plans.htmlWe learned yesterday that the club is likely to match offers for Nicolas Batum… The Blazers could just sign Batum to a long-term deal but acting GM Chad Buchanan plans to keep the forward…
Blazers’ Crawford, Batum, Przybilla Talk Offseason
2012/04/blazers-crawford-batum-przybilla-talk-offseason.htmlWith the disapointing 2012 Blazers season in the books, Jamal Crawford, Nicolas Batum and Joel Przybilla all discussed their uncertain…… Batum said he is "99 percent" sure he will be back, but is excited about the summer's prospects of a new contract and his first Olympic appearance.
Batum Will Sign First Lucrative Offer Sheet
2012/05/batum-will-sign-first-lucrative-offer-sheet.htmlThe Trail Blazers will have a good deal of cap space at their disposal this summer, and were hoping to spend most of it on free agents before shifting their focus to restricted free agent Nicolas Batum. … However, according to agent Bouna Ndiaye, Batum won't necessarily hold off on deals to accommodate the Blazers.
Blazers Notes: Allen, General Manager, Batum
2012/05/blazers-notes-allen-general-manager-batum.htmlIn a piece for The Oregonian, a number of Blazers scribes debate what the team will do with restricted free agent Nicolas Batum this offseason. … Earlier today, we heard that Batum won't wait around to accomodate other Blazers' roster moves if he and his agent get an offer sheet they like.
Blazers Notes: GM, Drew, Freeland, Claver, Batum
2012/05/blazers-notes-gm-drew-freeland-claver-batum.htmlActing GM Chad Buchanan expects buyouts for former Blazers draft picks Joel Freeland and Victor Claver to be low enough that there shouldn't be an issue bringing them overseas: "We’ve had talks with both players and their parties, and we’re hopeful we can get something worked out." Dave Deckard of Blazer's Edge takes an in-depth look at Nicolas Batum's impact on Portland's cap, and how it would affect the team if he signed an offer sheet early.
Odds & Ends: Kings, Batum, Bird, Ewing, Spurs
2012/05/odds-ends-bird-ewing-bobcats-spurs.htmlThe agent of Nicolas Batum will have all the leverage in negotiations with the Blazers this summer, writes John Canzano…… Batum will become a restricted free agent in the offseason.
Warriors Rumors: Draft, Iguodala, Gay, Batum
2012/05/warriors-rumors-draft-iguodala-gay-batum.htmlAccording to Thompson, Golden State has "long had interest" in Andre Iguodala, and could also target players like Rudy Gay, Nicolas Batum, Danny Granger, and Josh Smith.
Blazers Extend Qualifying Offer To Nicolas Batum
2012/06/blazers-extend-qualifying-offer-to-nicolas-batum.htmlThe Trail Blazers have extended a qualifying offer to forward Nicolas Batum, tweets Ben Golliver of Blazer's Edge. … Batum will become a restricted free agent on July 1, but because of the qualifying offer, Portland will have the right of first refusal if another team attempts to sign the Frenchman.
Blazers Rumors: Batum, Hickson, Coach
2012/06/blazers-rumors-batum-hickson-coach.htmlBouna Ndiaye, Nicolas Batum's agent, has asked Blazers GM Neil Olshey not to talk to his client, in an attempt to maintain leverage, according to Chris Haynes of CSNNW.com. … But, he wants to control the process and I understand that." Despite somewhat tense negotiations between Batum and the Blazers this year, Olshey remains confident that the restricted free agent will be back in Portland, and hopes Ndiaye will respect Portland's timeline: "Nicolas is going to be here and we'll get something done, but it's got to be done sequentially to make sure we maximize our flexibility in free agency." The Blazers and J.J.
Odds & Ends: Deng, Batum, Jennings, Warriors
2012/06/odds-ends-2-13.htmlJason Quick of the Oregonian expects the Raptors, Timberwolves, and Cavs to be among the Blazers' strongest competitors for Nicolas Batum (Twitter link).
Pacific Rumors: Lakers, Nash, Kings, Kirilenko
2012/06/pacific-rumors-lakers-kings-kirilenko-warriors.htmlJones believes Nicolas Batum would be an ideal target for the Kings, noting that he's a restricted free agent and the Blazers control his destiny.
Nicolas Batum Has “Serious Offer” From T-Wolves
2012/07/nicolas-batum-has-serious-offer-from-t-wolves.html7:42am: While the Trail Blazers were visiting restricted free agent Roy Hibbert and offering him a maximum deal, Portland's own RFA Nicolas Batum was being aggressively courted himself. … 1:52pm: Minnesota seems to be Batum's preferred non-Portland destination, tweets Chris Haynes of CSNNW.com, adding that the two sides have a "great shot" at reaching a verbal agreement.
T-Wolves Rumors: Batum, Crawford, Gasol, Hill
2012/07/t-wolves-rumors-batum-crawford-gasol-hill.htmlThe Timberwolves are off to an aggressive start in free agency, having reportedly made a "serious offer" to restricted free agent Nicolas Batum. … According to Yannis Koutroupis of HoopsWorld, sources believe the Trail Blazers' willingness to match a big offer for Batum will depend on whether they're able to land Roy Hibbert.
Free Agent Rumors: Jamison, Sessions, Lewis
2012/07/free-agent-rumors-anderson-sessions-warriors.htmlEarlier updates: The Timberwolves' offer to Nicolas Batum now exceeds $11MM per season, reports John Canzano of The Oregonian (on Twitter). … The Trail Blazers told Batum during a meeting this afternoon that the team will match any offer the player receives, tweets Jason Quick of The Oregonian.
Nicolas Batum, Timberwolves Agree To Offer Sheet
2012/07/nicolas-batum-timberwolves-agree-to-offer-sheet.htmlNicolas Batum and the Timberwolves have agreed to terms on a four-year, $45MM offer sheet with bonuses that could push the total value of the deal to $50MM, reports Jon Krawczynski of the Associated Press (via Twitter). … Once the offer sheet is signed, Portland will have three days to decide whether it wants to retain Batum or allow the forward to leave and join the Timberwolves.
Odds & Ends: Kobe, Stiemsma, Batum, Allen
2012/07/odds-ends-kobe-stiemsma-batum-allen.htmlThe Timberwolves are still pursuing free agent Greg Stiemsma but talks are on hold while they try to manufacture a…
Batum Wants To Move On From Portland
2012/07/batum-wants-to-move-on-from-portland.htmlDespite averaging a career high in points (13.9), rebounds (4.6), blocks (1.0), and steals (1.0) last season, Nicolas Batum has expressed his desire to leave the Trail Blazers. … Batum spontaneously arranged the in-person request with Trail Blazers brass out of fear that they would not grant a meeting in advance knowing what he would ask for.
Free Agent Rumors: Lucas, Camby, Lewis
2012/07/free-agent-rumors-camby-celtics-hinrich.htmlKen Berger of CBS Sports tweets that Brandon Rush could be an option for the Timberwolves or Trail Blazers, whichever team loses out on Nicolas Batum.
Offer Sheets To Watch
2012/07/offer-sheets-to-watch.htmlSo, for restricted free agents like Eric Gordon and Nicolas Batum, who seem to prefer to change teams, it may be worthwhile to explore sign-and-trade possibilities once more before locking into those offer sheets and putting their futures in the hands of the Hornets and Trail Blazers, respectively. … Nicolas BatumCurrent team: Trail BlazersAgreed to sign with: TimberwolvesTerms: Four years, $45MMWhile Batum, like Gordon, appears to want to move on from his current team, it seems Batum's agent Bouna Ndiaye is pushing that stance more than the player himself, as his comments over the weekend suggested.
Latest On Nicolas Batum
2012/07/blazers-to-match-any-offer-sheet-to-batum.html"But, from what I can see, as far as what they can viably offer as of today, I would think Nicolas would have more value than what they can put in a sign-and-trade.” 6:07pm: Both Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune and K.C. … 10:51pm: If the Blazers and Wolves fail to work out a trade and the Wolves sign Batum to an offer sheet, the Wolves will have to make a series of moves to do so, given what's expected to be a $10MM first-year salary in Minnesota's offer to Batum, reports Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune.
Blazers Notes: Sloan, Joerger, Griffin, Batum
2012/07/blazers-notes-sloan-joerger-griffin-batum.htmlA non-coaching note: While Nicolas Batum has signed his offer sheet, the Blazers still haven't officially received it from the Timberwolves, tweets Joe Freeman of the Oregonian.