2023 NBA Offseason Preview: Los Angeles Clippers
2023/05/2023-nba-offseason-preview-los-angeles-clippers.htmlNicolas Batum and Robert Covington, both of whom will earn $11.7MM on expiring contracts next season, look like potential trade candidates.
Clippers Notes: George, Kawhi, Future, Westbrook
2023/04/clippers-notes-pg-kawhi-future-westbrook.htmlGreif points out that the Clippers will have a challenging offseason because they're projected to be well over the luxury tax again and three of their veteran forwards (Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington) had inconsistent seasons, making them difficult to trade.
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Out For Game 3 With Knee Sprain
2023/04/clippers-kawhi-leonard-out-for-game-3-with-knee-sprain.htmlTerance Mann, Nicolas Batum, and Norman Powell are a few of the candidates for increased playing time.
L.A. Notes: Batum, Morris, Powell, D-Lo, Lakers, Schröder
2023/03/l-a-notes-batum-morris-powell-schroder-d-lo-lakers.htmlNicolas Batum is replacing Marcus Morris as the Clippers' starting forward and will stay in the role for the rest of the season, head coach Tyronn Lue told reporters, including Andrew Greif of The Los Angeles Times.
Paul George Sprains Knee, Out At Least 2-3 Weeks
2023/03/paul-george-being-evaluated-after-injuring-right-leg.htmlWhile the hope is that the injury will end up being a minor one, Clippers forward Nicolas Batum said the team will be prepared to continue its playoff push with or without the eight-time All-Star.
Clippers Notes: Jackson, Powell, Morris, Kennard
2023/01/clippers-notes-jackson-powell-morris-kennard.html"We had gotten off to a bad start and needed some guy to step up and speak up," Nicolas Batum said.
Central Notes: Cunningham, Hayes, DeRozan, Haliburton
2023/01/central-notes-cunningham-hayes-derozan-haliburton.htmlI discussed, particularly with Nicolas Batum, my state of mind and the training camp planned for this summer.
21 More NBA Players Become Trade-Eligible
2023/01/21-more-nba-players-become-trade-eligible.htmlNicolas Batum (Clippers)…
Pacific Notes: Warriors, Klay, Kawhi, Clippers, Kings
2023/01/pacific-notes-warriors-klay-kawhi-clippers-kings.htmlPaul George, who tweaked his hamstring on Monday, is listed as questionable, while Nicolas Batum is out with a left ankle sprain.
Pacific Notes: Shamet, Payne, Warriors, Batum, Toscano-Anderson
2023/01/pacific-notes-shamet-payne-warriors-batum-toscano-anderson.htmlNicolas Batum's goal of playing all 82 games this season ended when he sat out Saturday with a sprained ankle, but the Clippers forward is proud of his durability at age 34, writes Janis Carr of The Orange County Register.
L.A. Notes: Batum, Kennard, Westbrook, LeBron, Reaves
2022/12/l-a-notes-batum-kennard-westbrook-lebron-reaves.htmlVeteran wing Nicolas Batum has continued to play a regular role off the bench for the Clippers this season, but he's not taking it for granted.
Free Agent Stock Watch: Northwest Division
2022/12/free-agent-stock-watch-northwest-division-5.htmlIf Denver is where he really wants to be, another option would be picking up his option and then re-signing once the Nuggets have his Early Bird rights after '23/24 – Nicolas Batum and Bobby Portis took that route in recent years with the Clippers and Bucks, respectively.
Clippers In Market For Additional Frontcourt Depth
2022/11/clippers-in-market-for-additional-frontcourt-depth.htmlZubac is currently the only traditional center on the Clippers' 15-man roster, so the team has been leaning on forwards like Nicolas Batum and Marcus Morris to spend time at the five in small-ball lineups.
Clippers Notes: George, Leonard, Popovich, Covington
2022/11/clippers-notes-george-leonard-popovich-covington.htmlNicolas Batum said the “rhythm is different, the passing is different, the players are different because two years ago we…
Clippers Reportedly Have Interest In Myles Turner
2022/11/clippers-reportedly-have-interest-in-myles-turner.htmlNicolas Batum is currently serving as the primary backup to starting center Ivica Zubac, Pincus notes, with Marcus Morris and Robert Covington also spending time in that role.
Pacific Notes: Davis, LeBron, Irving, Wall, Suns
2022/11/pacific-notes-davis-lebron-irving-wall-suns.htmlHe points to the Wizards' Kyle Kuzma, the Bucks' Grayson Allen, the Celtics' Derrick White, the Raptors' Thaddeus Young, the Clippers' Nicolas Batum, the Spurs' Josh Richardson and Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen as players who might be available in a Crowder deal.
L.A. Notes: Walker, Lakers, Davis, Clippers, Batum
2022/10/l-a-notes-walker-lakers-davis-clippers-batum.htmlIn an interview on the French television channel Canal+ (video link), Clippers forward Nicolas Batum spoke about the mental health challenges he has faced during his NBA career, as Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops relays.
Wolves Notes: Gobert, Russell, Edwards, Anderson, McDaniels
2022/09/wolves-notes-gobert-russell-edwards-anderson-mcdaniels.htmlGobert's friend and fellow Frenchman Nicolas Batum said he was glad to see the longtime Jazz center dealt to Minnesota and thinks Gobert will be better off for it, as Andrew Greif of The Los Angeles Times tweets.
Eastern Notes: Antetokounmpo, Knicks, Mitchell, Bitadze, Korkmaz
2022/09/eastern-notes-antetokounmpo-knicks-mitchell-bitadze-korkmaz.htmlNenad Krstic, Thon Maker and Nicolas Batum were not disciplined by the NBA for past incidents that occurred in FIBA tournaments, Hollinger notes.
Pre-Camp Roster Snapshot: Pacific Division
2022/08/pre-camp-roster-snapshot-pacific-division.htmlNicolas Batum, Brandon Boston Jr., Amir Coffey, Robert Covington, Paul George, Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, Kawhi Leonard, Terance Mann, Marcus…
Norman Powell Eager To Settle Down With Clippers
2022/08/norman-powell-eager-to-settle-down-with-clippers.htmlPowell projects as a sixth man in Los Angeles, backing up Leonard, George, and Nicolas Batum to varying degrees.
How Players Who Declined Options Fared In Free Agency
2022/08/how-players-who-declined-options-fared-in-free-agency-5.htmlBatum and Portis had been in virtually the exact same boat for the last couple years.
Players Who Can’t Be Traded Until January 15
2022/07/players-who-cant-be-traded-until-january-15-6.htmlNicolas Batum…
John Wall Signs Two-Year Deal With Clippers
2022/07/clippers-john-wall-agree-to-two-year-deal.htmlThe Clippers have 11 players on guaranteed contracts, with Wall, Nicolas Batum, and Amir Coffey set to sign new deals.
NBA 2022 Free Agency: Day 1 Recap
2022/07/nba-2022-free-agency-day-1-recap.htmlNicolas Batum, Clippers agree to two-year, $22MM contract.