Nicolas Batum News, Rumors, Updates - LA Clippers

Posts 12 points in starting role Batum amassed 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-8 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 112-99 victory over the Pistons.

Impact The Clippers only used nine players in the win, and there wasn't much room to produce with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden accounting for 83 of the team's 112 points. Still, Batum had a solid outing in his third start of the year, filling in aptly for John Collins (illness). Although Batum is averaging 26.9 minutes per game this season, his fantasy relevance is severely limited by his spot on the depth chart.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leonard scores a career-best 55 points to lead the Clippers past the East-leading Pistons 112-99

Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points, James Harden added 28 and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 112-99 victory ove...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Drawing start Wednesday Batum will start Sunday's game against Detroit, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Batum will make his third start of the season and his first since Nov. 6 due to the absence of John Collins (illness). Batum played just 18 minutes in each of his other two starts, but he should see more run Sunday night.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Batum (illness) is off the injury report for Thursday's contest against Oklahoma City.

Impact Batum missed Monday's game against Memphis but will be back in action Thursday. Kobe Brown will likely cede some minutes as a result.

DECEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles takes on Oklahoma City on 4-game slide

Los Angeles aims to end its four-game losing streak with a victory over Oklahoma City

DECEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Won't go Monday Batum (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Batum was absent from practice Sunday after falling ill, and the Clippers have elected to hold him out Monday. Kobe Brown and Kobe Sanders should be candidates for more run in Batum's absence.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Batum (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Batum was unable to participate in Sunday's practice due to an illness, which puts him in jeopardy of missing Monday's game. Kobe Brown and Bogdan Bogdanovic would be in line for more minutes off the bench if Batum is not cleared to play.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Notches six points Batum ended Thursday's 115-113 loss to the Rockets with six points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one block over 28 minutes.

Impact Batum continues to play a key role for the Clippers, but his fantasy appeal remains fairly low. Across 25 appearances, he's averaging 19.7 minutes per contest with 4.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.4 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson has 20 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, Rockets beat Clippers 115-113

Amen Thompson’s three-point play with 17.2 seconds left helped the Houston Rockets to a 115-113 win over the Los Angeles Clippers

DECEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Adds two triples off bench Batum amassed six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 115-92 victory over the Hawks.

Impact Batum's role as a three-point specialist for the Clippers off the bench has been consistent, as he averages 1.7 threes made on a scorching 50.0 percent clip in his last 10 games. However, Batum does not provide much fantasy value outside of threes made, and thus should not be rostered.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Records two steals in loss Batum closed with six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound and two steals in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 135-118 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Batum hit multiple triples for the third straight game Tuesday and is averaging 2.2 threes on a blistering 54.2 percent clip in his last six games. However, while his efficiency has been great, the volume is simply not there for Batum to be under roster consideration in most fantasy leagues.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scores season-high 11 points Batum posted 11 points (3-7 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes during Monday's 110-108 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Batum saw at least 20 minutes for the sixth straight game, tallying a season-high 11 points. The fact that he is playing such a significant role highlights just how desperate things are in Los Angeles. Despite his current role, Batum should be viewed as nothing more than a potential streaming candidate, if and when the schedule is favorable.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Saturday Batum is not in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Suns on Saturday, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Batum has started in each of the Clippers' last two games, but he'll come off the bench Saturday as James Harden (illness) returns from a one-game absence. Batum hasn't scored more than three points in each of the first eight games of the regular season.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Will start vs. OKC Batum will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Batum will be in the first five due to Kawhi Leonard being ruled out for rest purposes. Batum will be joined by James Harden, Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones and Ivica Zubac in the starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 20 minutes Batum finished Tuesday's 98-79 loss to Golden State with three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes.

Impact Batum started the second half of this game in place of a struggling Bogdan Bogdanovic with Bradley Beal (back) still on the shelf. Batum is typically a low-usage role player, and at this point in his career, his upside is quite limited.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Will play season opener Batum (rest) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Jazz.

Impact Batum sat out of the preseason finale for rest purposes. He'll be available to play in the regular-season opener, but it remains to be seen how big his role will be and how that impacts his fantasy value.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Friday Batum (rest) will not suit up for Friday's preseason finale against the Warriors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's the final game of the preseason and Batum is entering his age-37 season, so he'll get a well-earned rest day. Expect more minutes for John Collins and Kobe Brown with Batum watching from the sidelines.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 2 • NUGGLOVE.COM

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AUGUST 11 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Clippers' Nicolas Batum makes French retirement announcement | Sporting News One less obligation for Batum.

JULY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

LA's backup power forward solution is already rostered (and it's not Nicolas Batum) The LA Clippers should look no further than their summer league star, who is proving to be the solution to the team's hole at the backup pow...

JULY 15 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Nicolas Batum poised to return to Clippers on a two-year deal worth $11.5 million LOS ANGELES - Nicolas Batum plans on re-signing with the Clippers on a two-year contract for $11.5 m...

JULY 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reports: Nic Batum back to Clippers on two-year deal Nicolas Batum will sign a two-year, $11.5 million contract this week to return to the Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN reported on Monday.Batum, e...

JUNE 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NBA free agency opens with Spurs, Rockets, Hawks, Magic and Mavs among those making early moves

The Houston Rockets continued their offseason improvements by adding veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith on a four-year, $53 million deal shortly after the NBA’s free agency window...

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Nicolas Batum to re-sign with Clippers Shams Charania: Free agent forward Nicolas Batum intends to sign a two-year, $11.5 million deal to return to the Los Angeles Clippers, sourc...

JUNE 30 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

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