NICOLAS BATUM NEWS

Steady decline continues Batum finished with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three rebounds in 13 minutes during Tuesday's 122-86 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Father Time may be catching up with Batum, who hasn't made much of an impact on the Clippers this season. The French import is averaging a career-low 3.5 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, shooting 38.8 percent from the floor, which might make it hard for head coach Tyronn Lue to keep giving him minutes moving forward.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 28 minutes off bench Batum finished Monday's 114-110 victory over Memphis with six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes.

Impact Batum saw a season-high 28 minutes in the win. He's been very quiet on the stat sheet for most of the season, however, reaching double figures just once in 30 appearances. Fantasy managers will likely want to look for more upside elsewhere.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bench role Batum isn't starting Monday's game against the Jazz, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Batum drew a spot start Friday against the Nuggets but failed to do much with the opportunity, finishing with six points, one rebound and three steals in 22 minutes. Amir Coffey will get the start at power forward Monday while Derrick Jones continues to recover from a hamstring injury.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to starting role Batum is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact The Clippers have been forced to tweak their starting lineup due to the hamstring injury sustained by Derrick Jones, and Batum will take his place in the lineup, at least until Kawhi Leonard (knee) is ready to return. Batum has averaged 3.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.3 steals per game across 17.8 minutes per game off the bench this season.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches nine points Batum contributed nine points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and three rebounds over 20 minutes during Monday's 102-99 victory over the Warriors.

Impact Batum recorded season highs in both points (9) and three-pointers (3) as the Clippers picked up their second straight win. Batum has averaged just 16.9 minutes per contest in 15 appearances, however, so fantasy managers should look elsewhere for someone with a better path to value.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensive showing in loss Batum provided three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds, four blocks and three assists across 21 minutes during Thursday's 125-119 loss to Phoenix.

Impact After tallying just one block over his first four regular-season outings, Batum swatted away four shots Thursday. The 35-year-old has seen fairly significant run off the bench thus far, and he has played 20-plus minutes in three of the Clippers' five games. Batum is averaging 3.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.6 stocks across 19.0 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Batum could become a starter once his knee is fully recovered and ready for action Putting the 6’8” wingman in the starting five gives the team more defensive oomph while enhancing the bench’s potency.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Coming off the bench Batum is not in Wednesday's starting lineup versus Phoenix, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Batum logged preseason action in the starting lineup, however he will retreat to the second unit with Derrick Jones starting at power forward. Batum averaged 6.1 points and 3.8 rebounds while connecting on 39.1 percent of 4.1 threes per game in 21.9 minutes per night during his 2022-23 season with the Clippers.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Sacramento Batum is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Impact The Clippers will tweak their lineup for the preseason finale, and Batum will handle one of the forward spots. Bones Hyland, Norman Powell, Terance Mann and Ivica Zubac form the rest of the starting five.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies four defensive stats Batum scored zero points (0-1 FG), adding three rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in 18 minutes during Monday's preseason win over Dallas.

Impact Now in the twilight of his career, Batum's role on this Clippers team is going to be muted, to say the least. He should be an every-night part of the rotation but is likely to be limited to about 20 minutes per night. At best, he could be utilized for streaming purposes if and when the Clippers are dealing with injuries or the schedule is highly favorable.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Batum outrightly refused to guard these two 7-footers on the Lakers The 6-foot-8 veteran spills the beans on why he initially guarded the 1-3 positions.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Nicolas Batum outrightly refused to guard these two 7-footers on the Lakers The 6-foot-8 veteran spills the beans on why he initially guarded the 1-3 positions.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Ty Lue is happy to have Nicolas Batum back The LA Clippers coach lost an All-Star in the offseason but reconnected with one of his favorite players.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Insider Names Key Reason Nicolas Batum Decided to Leave Philadelphia 76ers The insider has named a key reason why Nicolas Batum decided to leave the Philadelphia 76ers and return to the Los Angeles Clippers this sum...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Insider Names Key Reason Nicolas Batum Decided to Leave Philadelphia 76ers The insider has named a key reason why Nicolas Batum decided to leave the Philadelphia 76ers and return to the Los Angeles Clippers this sum...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Inside the Stephen Curry flurry: How 4 shots sealed another gold for the US in Olympic basketball

Stephen Curry had only five 3-pointers in his first four games of the Olympics combined

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olympics basketball Latest: US men's team beats France 98-87 for fifth straight gold medal

The United States beat host France 98-87 to win the gold medal in the 2024 Olympic men’s basketball tournament at Bercy Arena

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Puts up 19 in win over Brazil Batum posted 19 points (6-13 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 34 minutes in France's 78-66 win over Brazil in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

Impact Batum heavily contributed in the scoring column while picking up significant minutes in Saturday's win. The 35-year-old is competing in his fourth Olympic Games, and his veteran presence will play an important role in France's Olympic campaign. The 16-year NBA vet played in 57 regular-season games for the 76ers last season, during which he averaged 5.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists across 25.8 minutes.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

76ers agree to 2-year, $16 million deal with forward KJ Martin, AP source says

The Philadelphia 76ers are keeping at least one player acquired in the James Harden deal, coming to an agreement on a two-year, $16-million contract with forward K

JULY 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clippers bring back Nicolas Batum and sign Derrick Jones Jr. and Kevin Porter Jr.

Nicolas Batum is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers, with the team signing the veteran forward along with forward Derrick Jones Jr. and guard Kevin Porter Jr. Batum played in 60...

JULY 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nicolas Batum says he had 17 options in free agency You just agreed to return to the Clippers. Are you happy to be back in Los Angeles, where you revived your NBA career? Nicolas Batum: It’s a...

JULY 5, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Agrees to deal with Clippers Batum and the Clippers agreed to a two-year, $9.6 million deal Monday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Impact Batum had a strong market in free agency including some reported interest from the Spurs, but the veteran opted to return to a familiar franchise. Batum spent four seasons with the Clippers before joining the 76ers in 2023-24, and he will provide the team with some quality depth at both forward positions despite his advanced age.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Parting ways with Philadelphia Batum doesn't plan to return to the 76ers in free agency, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

Impact Batum will hit free agency following a season in which he appeared in 60 games including 38 starts. Batum saw a significant role in the playoffs, averaging 6.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 28.3 minutes per game during Philadelphia's first-round matchup against the Knicks, proving he still can add value to a team. As such, the 36-year-old pro will likely receive some interest in free agency.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Wembanyama headlines France's preliminary roster for Paris Olympics

With Victor Wembanyama as the focal point, France coach Vincent Collet announced his preliminary roster for the 2024 Olympics.

MAY 16, 2024

New York Knicks reserve Bojan Bogdanovic will have foot surgery and miss the rest of the playoffs

New York Knicks swingman Bojan Bogdanovic will have surgery on his left foot and miss the rest of the playoffs

APRIL 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS