Nicolas Batum has told the Blazers that he does not want to return to the team, according to a source close to the situation. "Batum never wants to play in Portland again," the source said. "And has determined that Minnesota is the best for him and his family." The Timberwolves are believed to have offered Batum a four-year deal that could approach $50 million. Read more: http://www.csnnw.com/pages/landing/?blockID=735074&feedID=5212
This was great to hear that players are actually starting to want to play here. Especially players that we would like to have here. Unfortunately, like we all know and Portland has made clear, they have the say in whether he plays for another team or not.