March 2016 National Wiretap

Report: Nicolas Batum Optimistic Of Quickly Agreeing Upon Deal With Hornets

May 31, 2016 2:35 AM

Nicolas Batum's agent is optimistic of being able to quickly agree upon a new contract in free agency with the Charlotte Hornets, according to a report.

Batum would like to participate in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament with France, which would require him to agree upon a new deal and for insurance to be obtained.

The tournament begins during the first part of France.

The Hornets acquired Batum from the Portland Trail Blazers last offseason.

FIFA.com

Tags: Nicolas Batum, Charlotte Hornets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, National

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Blake Griffin Won't Play For Team USA In Offseason

May 6, 2016 6:01 PM

Blake Griffin will not participate in the upcoming USA Basketball Team training camps and exhibition tour this summer.

Griffin underwent a bone marrow procedure on his left quad tendon on April 27 and has already begun the rehabilitation process with the expectation that he will be ready for the start of the 2016-17 NBA season.

Griffin initially suffered the quad injury on December 25th.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, NBA Injury, National, National Olympics

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Kristaps Porzingis Won't Play For Latvia In Olympic Qualifying

May 2, 2016 11:58 AM

Kristaps Porzingis won't participate in qualifying for the Olympics this summer with the Latvian national team.

The tournament will take place one month before the start of the Olympics.

The New York Knicks will retain more control over the training and conditioning of Porzingis this summer.

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Tags: Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks, NBA, National, National Olympics

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