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Batum apologizes for anti-Spanish message

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum has apologized for his role in a team motivational message that included an inflammatory remark about Spanish players, which was perceived as a shot at Grizzlies All-Star center Marc Gasol.