L.A. Notes: Davis, Lakers, DeRozan, Batum, Clippers, Christie
2024/07/l-a-notes-davis-lakers-derozan-batum-clippers-christie.htmlSpeaking to reporters after he agreed to re-sign with the Clippers, veteran forward Nicolas Batum indicated that he chose to reunite with his former team and former head coach (Tyronn Lue) after receiving interest from over half the league.
Olympic Notes: France, Japan, Spain, Flagg, Brooks
2024/07/olympic-notes-france-japan-spain-flagg-brooks.htmlBesides France's twin towers, other NBA players on the French squad include Clippers forward Nicolas Batum, Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly, and free agent swingman Evan Fournier.
How NBA Teams Become Hard-Capped
2024/07/how-nba-teams-become-hard-capped.htmlThe Clippers are expected to become the second once they officially sign Nicolas Batum.
L.A. Notes: Lakers, Klay, DeRozan, Clippers, George, Batum
2024/07/l-a-notes-lakers-klay-derozan-clippers-george-batum.htmlSixers star Joel Embiid was pushing for a return to Philadelphia for Nicolas Batum, who also drew interest from the Bucks, among other teams, reports Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.
Clippers, Mo Bamba Finalize One-Year Deal
2024/07/clippers-mo-bamba-agree-to-one-year-deal.htmlThe Clippers have been busy during the first couple days of free agency, reaching contract agreements with James Harden (two years, $70MM), Derrick Jones (three years, $30MM), Nicolas Batum (two years, $9.6MM), Kevin Porter Jr.
Clippers To Sign Kris Dunn
2024/07/clippers-to-sign-kris-dunn.htmlWhile the details of Dunn's contract aren't known, the over-the-cap Clippers are believed to be devoting most of their mid-level exception to Derrick Jones and their bi-annual exception to Nicolas Batum.
Clippers Sign Nicolas Batum To Two-Year Deal
2024/07/clippers-nicolas-batum-agree-to-two-year-deal.htmlJULY 9: Batum's new deal with the Clippers has been finalized, per the NBA's official transaction log.
Nicolas Batum Reportedly Won’t Re-Sign With Sixers
2024/06/nicolas-batum-reportedly-wont-re-sign-with-sixers.htmlVeteran forward Nicolas Batum will not be re-signing with the Sixers in free agency, sources tell Kelly Iko of The Athletic (Twitter link).
Top 50 NBA Free Agents Of 2024
2024/06/top-50-nba-free-agents-of-2024.htmlAfter signing a five-year, $120MM contract in 2016, Batum was considered overpaid and overrated, but the pendulum has swung back the other way in recent years as he has earned between $8-12MM per season.
2024 NBA Offseason Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder
2024/06/2024-nba-offseason-preview-oklahoma-city-thunder.htmlA high-IQ veteran like Nicolas Batum would make sense as forward with some size and versatility.
2024 NBA Offseason Preview: Philadelphia 76ers
2024/06/2024-nba-offseason-preview-philadelphia-76ers.htmlOf the players who finished this past season in Philadelphia, Kyle Lowry, Kelly Oubre, Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington, and Cameron Payne are among the useful role players who might be willing to return for the veteran's minimum (though I think some of them could do better than that on the open market).
Sixers Notes: Batum, Oubre, Lowry, Draft, Free Agency, Embiid
2024/06/sixers-notes-batum-oubre-lowry-draft-free-agency-embiid.htmlNicolas Batum, Kelly Oubre and Kyle Lowry are the free agents most likely to return to the Sixers next season, a source tells Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
And-Ones: Potential Coaching Changes, Wembanyama, France, Draft Odds
2024/05/and-ones-potential-coaching-changes-wembanyama-france-draft-odds.html“You go (back) 20 years ago, we had a few guys like (Tony Parker) and Boris Diaw and (Nicolas) Batum, and now you look and there’s so much talent every year coming in.
Olympic Notes: France, Australia, Germany, Brazil
2024/05/olympic-notes-france-australia-germany-brazil.htmlHowever, there are several more notable NBA names on the list, including Nicolas Batum, Evan Fournier, Bilal Coulibaly, and Ousmane Dieng.
Atlantic Notes: Batum, Nets, Ex-Raptors, Celtics-Cavs
2024/05/atlantic-notes-batum-nets-ex-raptors-celtics-cavs.htmlSixers forward Nicolas Batum kept things fairly open when it came to talk of his potential NBA retirement, writes Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Sixers Rumors: Maxey, Reed, Offseason Targets, Harris, Hield, Oubre
2024/05/sixers-rumors-maxey-reed-offseason-targets-harris-hield-oubre.htmlIn that scenario, the Sixers could explore re-signing a few of their own free agents, such as Kelly Oubre, De'Anthony Melton, Nicolas Batum, and/or Kyle Lowry.
Knicks’ Bojan Bogdanovic To Miss Game 5 Tuesday
2024/04/knicks-bojan-bogdanovic-to-miss-game-5-tuesday.htmlBogdanovic was injured when he collided with Sixers' forward Nicolas Batum just after entering Game 4 on Sunday.
Knicks’ Bojan Bogdanovic Suffers Foot Injury
2024/04/knicks-bojan-bogdanovic-suffers-foot-injury-mid-game.html1:31pm: Knicks reserve combo forward Bojan Bogdanovic sustained a foot injury during New York's critical ongoing Game 4 against the Sixers this afternoon, when Philadelphia forward Nicolas Batum fell into him.
Atlantic Notes: Bogdanovic, DiVincenzo, Tatum, Maxey
2024/04/atlantic-notes-bogdanovic-divincenzo-tatum-maxey.htmlSixers forward Nicolas Batum felt that Tyrese Maxey was a "no-brainer" for the Most Improved Player award.
Sixers Notes: Harris, Melton, Batum, Hield
2024/04/sixers-notes-harris-melton-batum-hield.htmlAs Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic details, Philadelphia pushed for Nicolas Batum to be included in the James Harden trade with the Clippers back in November, and the veteran swingman showed how valuable he can be on both ends of the court in Wednesday's victory.
Atlantic Notes: Embiid, Sixers, Holiday, Celtics, Raptors
2024/04/atlantic-notes-embiid-sixers-holiday-celtics-raptors.html"We haven’t played with the full crew yet," Nicolas Batum said on Tuesday, according to Pompey.
Spurs Notes: Osman, Wembanyama, K. Johnson
2024/04/spurs-notes-osman-wembanyama-k-johnson.htmlFellow Frenchman Nicolas Batum was amazed by Wembanyama's performance in a double overtime game against the Sixers on Sunday, McDonald states in a separate story.
Pacific Notes: Curry, Dinwiddie, Carlisle, Clippers
2024/03/pacific-notes-curry-dinwiddie-carlisle-clippers.htmlWhen you come in minus Joel Embiid, (Nicolas Batum) sits out tonight and you’re playing at home, you have to take advantage of those type of things.
Sixers Notes: Harden, Maxey, Harris, Oubre
2024/03/sixers-notes-harden-maxey-harris-oubre.htmlKJ Martin told reporters he still considers the city to be his home, and Nicolas Batum spoke to a group of French media members following Friday's game with the Lakers.
Sixers’ Melton Returns Friday After Lengthy Absence
2024/02/sixers-deanthony-melton-returns-after-lengthy-absence.htmlVeteran forward Nicolas Batum had also missed the past nine games leading into the All-Star break with a hamstring injury prior to Thursday, when he played 18 minutes in the loss to New York.