Trail Blazers and Nicolas Batum will begin contract extension talks in the New Year Sportsnet Staff December 21, 2011, 3:44 PM Sportsnet Staff December 21, 2011, 3:44 PM Sportsnet.ca no longer supports comments. LATEST NBA NEWS Quickley returning to Raptors lineup vs. Lakers 57 minutes ago NBA on Sportsnet: Pelicans vs. Rockets 2 hours ago Raptors' Quickley, Lakers' James and Doncic questionable on Sunday 4 hours ago Grizzlies' Ja Morant addresses trade rumours: 'I'm a very loyal guy' 4 hours ago Cavaliers guard Darius Garland out at least seven to 10 days with toe injury 5 hours ago Report: Clippers' Kawhi Leonard leaving road trip due to knee injury 9 hours ago Grizzlies' Ja Morant returns with 24 points in win over Magic in London 9 hours ago Canada's Sharpe leads Blazers over Lakers, playing without Doncic 20 hours ago
