Nicolas Batum F #40
Born: Dec 14, 1988 (35 years old)
Birthplace/Hometown: Lisieux, France
Nationality: France
Height: 6-8 (203cm) Weight: 230 (104kg)
Hand: Right
Current Team: Caen Basket Calvados
Job Title: Ambassador
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Philadelphia Sixers)
Free Agent: UFA-2024
Agent: Bouna Ndiaye
Draft Entry: 2008 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2008 Early Entrant
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 25, Houston Rockets
Draft Rights Trade: HOU to POR, Jun 26, 2008
Pre-Draft Team: Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France)
Nicolas Batum News
Nicolas Batum Re-Signs With Hornets On Five-Year, $120M Deal
Nicolas Batum will have a player option in the fifth year of the contract.
Nicolas Batum To Meet With Mavericks
Nicolas Batum previously played on the wing with Wesley Matthews as members of the Portland Trail Blazers.
Lakers Could Meet With Nicolas Batum
The Hornets have reportedly made re-signing Nicolas Batum one of their top priorities in free agency but he's considering other options.
Wizards Interested In Al Horford, Ryan Anderson, Nicolas Batum
All three players fit with their plans of playing faster and smaller with more perimeter shooting.
Golden State Would Like To Sign Small Forward Into Core As Plan B
Nicolas Batum is likely a better fit than Harrison Barnes but his maximum salary will begin at $28 million compared to $23.5 million.
Report: Nicolas Batum Optimistic Of Quickly Agreeing Upon Deal With Hornets
Nicolas Batum's agent is optimistic of being able to quickly agree upon a new contract in free agency with the Hornets.
Nicolas Batum Played How He Wanted For First Time In NBA With Hornets
Nicolas Batum is the most attractive free agent amongst many for the Hornets.
Nicolas Batum Will Miss Game Four with Left Foot Strain
Batum re-injured his foot in the fourth quarter of Game Two against the Miami Heat and missed Game Three.
Nicolas Batum's Ankle 'Surprisingly Much Better,' Could Play Game 4
Nicolas Batum's sprained left ankle has improved quickly enough that he may be able to play in Monday's Game 4.
Nicolas Batum Expected To Miss Remainder Of First Round
Nicolas Batum is unable to place weight on the foot.
Nicolas Batum May Miss Remainder Of Series With Ankle Sprain
Steve Clifford said he's "very" concerned about the severity of Nicolas Batum's ankle injury.
DeMarcus Cousins, Nicolas Batum Named Players Of The Week
DeMarcus Cousins led the Kings to a 3-1 week behind averages of 32.5 points (tied-first in the conference) and 11.0 rebounds (third in the conference).
Nicolas Batum Interested In Playing For Raptors
Nicolas Batum has interest in playing for the Raptors when he becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2016.
Hornets Acquire Nicolas Batum From Blazers For Vonleh, Henderson
The Hornets are finalizing an acquisition of Nicolas Batum from the Blazers for Noah Vonleh and Gerald Henderson.
Nicolas Batum Apologizes For Posting 'We Don't Lose To Spanish Players' In Locker Room
Nicolas Batum apologized for posting a team motivational message that was perceived to be a a shot at Marc Gasol and Spanish players.
Batum Glad Blazers Matched Three Years After Signing Offer Sheet With Wolves
Nicolas Batum admitted he occasionally plays the what-if game in regards to the four-year, $45 million offer sheet he signed with the Wolves.
Larry Sanders Suspended One Game By NBA For Pushing Nicolas Batum While Elevated
Larry Sanders has been suspended one game for pushing Nicolas Batum in the back as he elevated toward basket on Dec. 17.
Batum To Participate In FIBA World Cup For France
Nicolas Batum and France won the European Championship last summer.
Batum: Oden Planning To Return To NBA Next Season
Greg Oden looks to be in good shape and is planning to make a return to the NBA next season.
Batum's Game Has Expanded With New Contract, More Opportunities
Nicolas Batum ranks 11th in scoring, seventh in steals and fourth in minutes.
Batum On Navarro Hit: I Wanted To Give Him A Good Reason To Flop
Nicolas Batum swung at Juan Carlos Navarro's groin area while trying to commit an intentional foul.
Batum Dealing With Tweaked Back
Nicolas Batum tweaked his back during the opening ceremonies of the Olympics.
Blazers Match Batum's Offer Sheet With Wolves
The Blazers have officially matched the four-year, $46.5 million offer sheet Nicolas Batum signed with the Wolves.
Timberwolves Submit Four-Year, $46M Offer Sheet For Batum
The Blazers have until Wednesday to match Minnesota’s offer to Nicolas Batum.
Blazers Continue To Resist Wolves' Trade Efforts For Batum
The Wolves will sign Nicolas Batum to a four-year, $46.4 million offer sheet on Sunday after making repeated attempts to acquire him via sign-and-trade.
Batum Seen As Timberwolves' Missing Piece
David Kahn referred to Nicolas Batum as the Timberwolves’ missing piece."
Timberwolves To Amnesty Darko In Order To Sign Batum
The Timberwolves plan to amnesty the final two years on Darko Milicic’s contract.
Batum Confirms Desire To Play For T-Wolves
Nicolas Batum admitted his preference is to leave Portland for the Timberwolves.
Agent: Batum No Longer Emotionally Committed To Playing For Blazers
Nicolas Batum has met with the Blazers and told them he’d like to play for the Timberwolves.
Wolves Considered Offering Derrick Williams, Webster In Batum Sign-And-Trade
The Wolves considered offering Derrick Williams and Martell Webster to the Blazers in a sign-and-trade to ensure they would land Nicolas Batum.