Scotto’s Latest: McCollum, Covington, Finney-Smith, Raptors, Gallinari
2022/02/scottos-latest-mccollum-covington-finney-smith-raptors-gallinari.htmlsees Covington as insurance if Nicolas Batum decides to turn down his $3.3MM player option this summer and would consider re-signing him even if Batum remains with the team.
2022 NBA Trade Deadline Preview: Pacific Division
2022/02/2022-nba-trade-deadline-preview-pacific-division.htmlNicolas Batum could also be a player to watch.
Trade Rumors: Dragic, Noel, Zubac, Batum, Millsap
2022/02/trade-rumors-dragic-noel-zubac-batum-millsap.htmlDavid Aldridge and Josh Robbins of The Athletic add Ivica Zubac and Nicolas Batum to the list of players the Clippers may be willing to move in a deal for a play-making point guard.
COVID/Injury Notes: Batum, Hawks, J. Murray, Celtics, More
2022/01/covid-injury-notes-batum-hawks-j-murray-celtics-more.htmlClippers head coach Tyronn Lue told reporters, including Andrew Greif of The Los Angeles Times (Twitter link), that forward Nicolas Batum will be available Friday night at Philadelphia.
COVID-19 Updates: Grant, Batum, Herro, McConnell, Smart, T. Jones, Jenkins
2022/01/covid-19-updates-grant-batum-herro-mcconnell-smart-t-jones-jenkins.htmlClippers forward Nicolas Batum has been placed in the protocols, tweets Andrew Greif of The Los Angeles Times.
Bulls Notes: Dosunmu, Hill, Trade Targets, Caruso
2022/01/bulls-notes-dosunmu-hill-trade-targets-caruso.htmlThe Kings' Harrison Barnes and the Clippers' Nicolas Batum may also be options, according to Schaefer.
L.A. Notes: Westbrook, Howard, THT, Mann, Batum
2021/12/l-a-notes-westbrook-howard-tht-mann-batum.htmlClippers coach Tyronn Lue is optimistic about Nicolas Batum, who has missed the past seven games while in health and safety protocols, tweets Mirjam Swanson of The Orange County Register.
Pacific Notes: James, Batum, Young, Iguodala
2021/12/pacific-notes-james-batum-young-iguodala.htmlNicolas Batum missed his seventh consecutive game on Friday and the Clippers have suffered without his defensive versatility, according to Mirjam Swanson of the Orange County Register.
Clippers Cancel Shootaround Due To Protocols, Expect To Play Tonight
2021/11/clippers-cancel-shootaround-due-to-protocols-expect-to-play-tonight.htmlVeteran swingman Nicolas Batum entered the protocols on Sunday after being a late scratch for that night's game.
Nicolas Batum Enters Health And Safety Protocols
2021/11/nicolas-batum-enters-health-and-safety-protocols.htmlClippers veteran Nicolas Batum has entered the league's health and safety protocols, according to Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times (Twitter link).
Clippers Notes: Ibaka, Batum, Morris, Leonard
2021/11/clippers-notes-ibaka-batum-morris-leonard.htmlNicolas Batum is playing with a sore Achilles, but he doesn't want to take time off because the team is already short handed and is facing a challenging part of the schedule, per Mirjam Swanson of The Orange County Register.
Pacific Notes: Suns, Bridges, CP3, Klay, Kawhi
2021/10/pacific-notes-suns-bridges-cp3-klay-kawhi.html"He’s not like the loudest one, but no, he knows what to say, what to do," Nicolas Batum said of his star teammate.
2021 NBA Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Clippers
2021/10/2021-nba-offseason-in-review-los-angeles-clippers.htmlNicolas Batum: Two years, $6.5MM.
2021 NBA Offseason In Review: Charlotte Hornets
2021/09/2021-nba-offseason-in-review-charlotte-hornets.htmlUnlike a few years ago though, when the Hornets' cap was loaded with big-money deals for the likes of Nicolas Batum, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, and Marvin Williams, missing out on the playoffs wouldn't be a disaster for this Charlotte team.
Players Who Can’t Be Traded Until December 15
2021/09/players-who-cant-be-traded-until-december-15-5.htmlNicolas Batum ^…
NBA Players Who Can Veto Trades In 2021/22
2021/09/nba-players-who-can-veto-trades-in-2021-22.htmlNicolas Batum (Clippers)…
Community Shootaround: Best FA Value Signings
2021/08/community-shootaround-best-fa-value-signings.htmlLike Brooklyn with Griffin, the Bucks and Clippers benefited from the fact that Bobby Portis and Nicolas Batum weren't seeking a change of scenery.
Community Shootaround: Which Team Has Had Best 2021 Offseason?
2021/08/community-shootaround-which-team-has-had-best-2021-offseason.htmlHowever, I did like the team's deals to bring back Reggie Jackson and Nicolas Batum -- and if Leonard makes a full recovery and is back to his old self for the 2022/23 season, that investment should be worth it.
Pacific Notes: Kawhi, Metu, Batum, Fitts
2021/08/pacific-notes-kawhi-metu-batum-fitts.htmlNicolas Batum's new contract with the Clippers is a two-year, $6.49MM deal, according to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN (Twitter link).
Warriors Notes: Offseason Overview, MLE, Trades, Team Needs
2021/08/warriors-notes-offseason-overview-mle-trades-team-needs.htmlAfter trying and failing to attract veterans like Nicolas Batum and Patty Mills, the Warriors chose to be judicious with their use of their taxpayer mid-level exception.
Clippers, Spurs Among Teams Facing Potential Roster Crunch
2021/08/clippers-spurs-among-teams-facing-potential-roster-crunch.htmlAfter officially completing their new deal with Kawhi Leonard on Thursday, the Clippers now have 15 players on guaranteed contracts, and Nicolas Batum will become the 16th once he officially finalizes his new contract with the team.
Clippers Sign Jason Preston To Multiyear Deal
2021/08/clippers-sign-jason-preston-to-multiyear-deal.htmlInterestingly, the Clippers now project to have 16 players on fully guaranteed salaries once Kawhi Leonard, Reggie Jackson, and Nicolas Batum officially sign their new deals.
Blazers Notes: Lillard, Free Agency, Roster, McCollum
2021/08/blazers-notes-lillard-free-agency-roster-mccollum.htmlAccording to Jason Quick of The Athletic, the team also had interest in Nicolas Batum, and made an effort to lure Kelly Oubre to Portland with the taxpayer mid-level exception.
Southwest Notes: Spurs, Batum, Finley, Kerr, Green
2021/08/southwest-notes-spurs-batum-finley-kerr-green.htmlThe Mavericks were among the teams interested in Clippers forward Nicolas Batum before he agreed to re-sign with Los Angeles, Marc Stein of Substack tweets.
Pacific Notes: DeRozan, Clippers, Curry, Vogel
2021/08/pacific-notes-derozan-clippers-curry-vogel.htmlSpeaking to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic after news of his new $215MM extension with the Warriors broke, Stephen Curry said he loves the players Golden State drafted last Thursday and was happy to hear the team was pursuing veteran free agents this week, even if top targets like Patty Mills and Nicolas Batum are headed elsewhere.