Blazers sign Nicolas Batum
AP
Posted: 2008-07-23 14:14:49
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Portland Trail Blazers signed French
guard-forward Nicolas Batum (bah-TOOL') today.
The 6-foot-8 19-year-old was the 25th overall pick in the draft
by Houston, which traded his rights to Portland for Darrell Arthur
and Joey Dorsey, the 27th and 33rd overall picks, respectively.
Batum played the past three seasons for MSB Le Mans of the French
ProA League. He averaged 12.3 points, five rebounds and 3.6 assists
last season.
Batum played for the Blazers during the NBA Summer League,
averaging 6.8 points and 4.6 rebounds in five games.
The signing leaves the Blazers with one open roster spot to
reach the NBA limit of 15.
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