'Tis the (off)season, folks.
Rumors are flowing like the rivers of ancient Babylon. There’s more gossip about which free agent likes which team (and vice versa) than in a high school hallway. Everyone has a different “source.”
It’s invigorating.
Let’s take a look at a few rumblings—one about a free agent, one about a potential trade and one about a possible comeback.
Nicolas Batum
Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum poured in a career-high 14.9 points per game on 42.6 percent shooting this year.
It was his first with Buzz City after the Portland Trail Blazers traded him last summer.
The Hornets want him back. According to Chris Broussard of ESPN.com on Monday, the French forward is their “top priority.”
That doesn’t mean it will be easy, though. Re-upping with Batum could cost Charlotte point guard Jeremy Lin, who had a breakout year in 2015-16.
According to Marcus Thompson II of the Mercury News, the Golden State Warriors might pursue Batum if they lose out on su ...
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