NICOLAS BATUM NEWS

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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

Nicolas Batum calls former Nugget toughest player he ever had to guard Nicolas Batum went on a podcast recently and recalled how one former Nuggets' All-Star was the toughest player he had to guard in his entire...

SEPTEMBER 2 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Clippers will rectify Nicolas Batum mistakes this season The LA Clippers will inevitably fix their mistakes regarding Nicolas Batum next season after resigning him this summer.

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

Sticking with Clippers Batum agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million deal to return to the Clippers, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Impact Charania adds that the deal includes a team option for 2026-27, as well as a trade kicker. A return to Los Angeles always seemed inevitable for Batum, as he's spent a total of five seasons with the club. He was a valuable reserve for the team in 2024-25, posting regular-season averages of 4.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.1 three-pointers in 17.5 minutes per contest.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Batum declines player option, will hit free agency Shams Charania: Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum is declining his $4.9 million player option for the 2025-26 season to become a fr...

JUNE 29 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Entering free agency Batum will decline his $4.9 million player option with the Clippers for the 2025-26 season and enter free agency, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Charania relays that there is mutual interest in a reunion between Batum and the Clippers, and a new deal could be reached at the start of free agency Monday. Batum played in 78 regular-season games (eight starts) during the 2024-25 campaign and averaged 17.5 minutes per game, but that number increased to 24.4 minutes per game during the Clippers' first-round series loss to the Nuggets. He finished that series averaging 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.7 blocks and 0.9 steals.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers expect Nicolas Batum to return, but Ben Simmons return not certain Current backup center Drew Eubanks has a $4.75 million non-guaranteed contract for the 2024-25 season and is not expected to return. Eubanks...

JUNE 4 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

'One day, the respect will be there': Rudy Gobert opens up about being disliked

Rudy Gobert has a chip on his shoulder as the Minnesota Timberwolves enter the Western Conference semifinals.

MAY 6 • FOX SPORTS

Clippers want to keep building their future around Kawhi Leonard and James Harden

Kawhi Leonard is healthy going into the offseason for the first time since 2020

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Muted impact in loss Batum logged three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 120-101 loss to the Nuggets in Game 7 of the firs...

Impact Batum recorded multiple blocks for the fourth time during the opening round, albeit in a losing effort. The veteran forward received a bump in playing time during the club's first-round series loss to the Nuggets, averaging 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.7 blocks and 0.9 steals across 24.4 minutes per contest. The 36-year-old holds a player option for the 2025-26 campaign after finishing the 2024-25 season with averages of 4.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 three-pointers, 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocks across 17.5 minutes per game in 78 regular-season outings.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers, Nuggets expect another chess match in Game 7 Veteran forward Nicolas Batum was an X-factor for the Clippers in Game 6, helping limit Nikola Jokic in the second half. Both teams will be...

MAY 2 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Are the Denver Nuggets right where the Los Angeles Clippers want them, at home for Game 7?

The Nuggets are glad Game 7 of their first-round playoff series with the Clippers will be at home Saturday

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Well-rounded outing in victory Batum logged six points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six assists, five rebounds, three blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 111-105 win over the Nuggets in Game 6 of the fir...

Impact Batum made his presence felt while playing a season-high 34 minutes Thursday. The veteran forward tied the game-high mark in swats while tying the team high in steals. Batum has played a fairly significant role in the opening round, averaging 6.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.7 blocks across 23.8 minutes per game.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers corral Jamal Murray in Game 6 with surprise Nicolas Batum deployment | NBA.com Clippers corral Jamal Murray in Game 6 with surprise Nicolas Batum deployment

MAY 2 • NBA.COM

James Harden scores 28 points and Clippers force Game 7 with a gritty 111-105 win over Nuggets

James Harden had 28 points and eight assists in an outstanding bounce-back performance, Kawhi Leonard added 27 points and the Los Angeles Clippers forced a seventh game in their fi...

MAY 2 • Associated Press