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Nicolas Batum | Guard/Forward

Team: Portland Trail Blazers
Age / DOB:  (24) / 12/14/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'8' / 210
College: France
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Nicolas Batum (shoulder, wrist) said he plans on joining the French National Team in July.
Batum's injuries were bad enough that he sat out the final eight games of the season. However, it looks like he'll avoid surgery and should enter next year at 100 percent. Batum and Kevin Durant were the only players to average at least one block, one steal and one 3-pointer this season. He's a second-round fantasy pick at worst in 2013-14. Apr 23 - 2:14 PM
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Nicolas Batum - G/F - Trail Blazers

Nicolas Batum (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.

The Blazers play Tuesday and Wednesday, but Batum's year is over. There will not be any surgery required, but Batum needs to rest. He finishes the season with averages of 14.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.1 blocks and 2.3 triples, so he'll again be a popular commodity among fantasy owners entering the 2013/14 season. Victor Claver will likely continue to start in Batum's place.
Related: Victor Claver
Source: CSNNW
Apr 16 - 8:25 AM
Nicolas Batum - G/F - Trail Blazers

Nicolas Batum (shoulder) will not play against the Nuggets on Sunday

The earliest Batum could return is on Tuesday and this was certainly expected. Victor Claver will continue to start, but hasn't done much with his opportunity.
Source: Chris Haynes on Twitter
Apr 14 - 4:25 PM
Nicolas Batum - G/F - Trail Blazers

Nicolas Batum (shoulder) will not play in either of the next two games.

The earliest Batum will play again is Tuesday, but why would he? His shoulder is still weak and the Blazers have been eliminated from the playoffs. We're expecting Will Barton and Victor Claver to close out the season as the starting wings.
Source: Candace Buckner on Twitter
Apr 12 - 2:28 PM
Nicolas Batum - G/F - Trail Blazers

Nicolas Batum (shoulder) went through a light workout at Thursday's practice.

Batum is slated to be evaluated Friday before determining his status for tomorrow night's game against the Thunder. It's encouraging that he's doing some version of practicing, but without only four games left it's possible the Blazers could shut him down. We should know more after tomorrow's shootaround. Victor Claver would likely start again if Batum is sidelined.
Source: Chris Haynes on Twitter
Apr 11 - 3:51 PM
Nicolas Batum - G/F - Trail Blazers

Nicolas Batum (shoulder) will not play against the Lakers on Wednesday night.

Batum was considered doubtful at best to play tonight, so it's no surprise he's been ruled out. While most thought Batum would pack it in, it's clear the swingman still wants to play this season. Unfortunately for Batum, the Blazers have just four games left after tonight and it remains to be seen if Batum's shoulder will let him suit up again this season.
Source: Joe Freeman on Twitter
Apr 10 - 2:23 PM
Nicolas Batum - G/F - Trail Blazers

Nicolas Batum (shoulder) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Batum did get some shooting in at the end of Tuesday's practice, so he's not just packing it in for the season. But with just five games left, it's unclear if he'll actually play in a game as his shoulder is still burning. Wesley Matthews' (ankle) status is also in doubt for the rest of the season, thrusting Will Barton firmly onto the fantasy radar.
Source: Joe Freeman on Twitter
Apr 9 - 3:28 PM
Nicolas Batum - G/F - Trail Blazers

Nicolas Batum (shoulder) will be re-evaluated on Monday and he hopes to practice on Tuesday.

This gives him an outside chance of playing vs. the Lakers on Wednesday. Batum wants to return and the Blazers' head trainer believes he can play through a superior labral tear, but we're waiting for Monday's results before getting excited. Batum has regained strength in his injured shoulder but he still has pain and limited mobility, and he hasn't even shot a basketball since Monday.
Source: The Oregonian
Apr 7 - 8:47 AM
Nicolas Batum - G/F - Trail Blazers

Nicolas Batum (right shoulder) did not practice on Saturday and will not play in Sunday's game vs. Dallas.

He sat out of Friday's game and it was costly for the Blazers, losing badly at home to the Rockets. Batum is dealing with a tear in his labrum and there's at least a chance that he has to miss the rest of the season. Although, Terry Stotts said he expects Batum to return at some point this year. This puts fantasy owners in a tough spot and cutting him may be the prudent move in many formats. Victor Claver started on Friday and scored nine points in 27 minutes, so he's more of an asset for deep leagues.
Related: Victor Claver
Source: Joe Freeman on Twitter
Apr 6 - 2:55 PM
Nicolas Batum - G/F - Trail Blazers

Nicolas Batum (shoulder) will not play Friday and there is no timetable for his return.

Coach Terry Stotts says Batum is feeling better and is expected to play again this season. The problem is that no one knows when that will be. The Blazers have just six games left in the season after Friday, and are six games out of the playoffs. It wouldn't make much sense for Batum to return this season if he's feeling any pain or fragility at all.
Source: Chris Haynes on Twitter
Apr 5 - 2:22 PM
Nicolas Batum - G/F - Trail Blazers

Nicolas Batum (shoulder) is listed as "doubtful" to play on Friday against the Rockets.

Batum did not practice on Thursday, and while he'll be reevaluated on Friday, he already admitted that there is a possibility his season is over. Victor Claver, who had seven points, two boards and a three in 26.5 minutes on Wednesday in a start for Batum, is expected to fill in once again.
Related: Victor Claver
Source: The Oregonian
Apr 5 - 9:24 AM
Nicolas Batum - G/F - Trail Blazers

Nicolas Batum (shoulder) was absent from Thursday's practice as expected.

Batum has a superior labral tear in his right shoulder and is expected to be re-evaluated Friday. Batum admitted Wednesday that he could be out for the season, but the team's training staff seems hopeful he'll return before next season. If you're still holding out hope for his return, it's probably time to explore other options.
Source: Joe Freeman on Twitter
Apr 4 - 3:55 PM
Nicolas Batum - G/F - Trail Blazers

Nicolas Batum (shoulder) does not have a timetable to return, and he admitted he could be out for the season.

The training staff seems optimistic that Batum could play again this season, but the swingman said flatly that he doesn't know if he'll be able to return. He'll be reevaluated on Friday and we'll have a much clearer idea of what to expect at that point, but owners holding out hope for Batum really need to explore other options.
Source: The Oregonian
Apr 4 - 8:11 AM
Nicolas Batum - G/F - Trail Blazers

Nicolas Batum has a superior labral tear in his right shoulder, but he sat out Wednesday's game due to "decreased sensation" in his right shoulder.

"When [Batum] gets that back and he feels confident enough, we'll let him play again," said head trainer Jay Jensen. "It's not the labral tear that's keeping him out." It's hard to imagine that the two problems in his right shoulder aren't related, but either way his owners are left without a certain timetable for his return. He will be re-evaluated on Friday, so bench him as we await more news.
Source: Candace Buckner on Twitter
Apr 3 - 8:55 PM
Nicolas Batum - G/F - Trail Blazers

Nicolas Batum has weakness in his right shoulder and won't play Wednesday against the Grizzlies.

Batum said the injury happened Friday against the Jazz and the feeling was similar to how it felt when he tore his labrum in 2009. Batum was already dealing with a right wrist injury that's basically ruined his shooting stroke and he admitted Wednesday that he doesn't know if he'll play again this season. With the Blazers out of the playoff chance, it's certainly possible the Blazers could shut him down. We'll sideline him and list him as day-to-day for now, but this doesn't sound encouraging. Victor Claver will start for Batum against Memphis.
Related: Victor Claver
Source: Joe Freeman on Twitter
Apr 3 - 2:18 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Damian Lillard
2Eric Maynor
3Nolan Smith
SG1Wesley Matthews
2Will Barton
3Elliot Williams
SF1Nicolas Batum
2Victor Claver
3Sasha Pavlovic
4Luke Babbitt
PF1LaMarcus Aldridge
C1J.J. Hickson
2Meyers Leonard
3Joel Freeland