And-Ones: Bates, Olympics, Free Agents, VanDeWeghe
2021/08/and-ones-bates-olympics-free-agents-vandeweghe.htmlFrench teammates Evan Fournier and Nicolas Batum were both in Tokyo when their contract agreements were being finalized, writes Joe Vardon of The Athletic.
NBA 2021 Free Agency: Day 1 Recap
2021/08/nba-2021-free-agency-day-1-recap.htmlNicolas Batum, Clippers agree to two-year, $6.5MM contract.
Nicolas Batum Re-Signs With Clippers
2021/08/batum-decides-to-stick-with-clippers.htmlAUGUST 13: The Clippers have officially re-signed Batum, the team announced today in a press release.
Mannix’s Latest: Smart, Ball, Blazers, Simmons, Oladipo, Z. Collins
2021/08/mannixs-latest-smart-ball-blazers-simmons-oladipo-z-collins.htmlThe Trail Blazers haven't given any indications at this point that they intend to deal Damian Lillard or CJ McCollum, according to Mannix, who says forward Nicolas Batum is among the free agents on Portland's radar.
Free Agent Rumors: Dinwiddie, Ball, DeRozan, Pistons, Clippers
2021/08/free-agent-rumors-dinwiddie-ball-derozan-pistons-clippers.htmlOutside of bringing back Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers' top priorities in free agency are re-signing Reggie Jackson and Nicolas Batum, sources tell Amick.
Free Agent Rumors: Lowry, Caruso, Cavs, Trent, Batum, Bradley
2021/08/free-agent-rumors-lowry-caruso-cavs-trent-batum-bradley.htmlAnthony Slater of The Athletic confirms there's mutual interest between Nicolas Batum and the Warriors and that the two sides will likely be in touch early in the free agency process.
Free Agency Rumors: Batum, Iguodala, Melo, Boban
2021/08/free-agency-rumors-batum-iguodala-melo-boban.htmlClippers forward Nicolas Batum will not be wanting for suitors this offseason after a bounce-back performance with Los Angeles in 2020/21.
Top 50 NBA Free Agents Of 2021
2021/08/top-50-nba-free-agents-of-2021.htmlAs it turns out, the perception of Batum as a minimum-salary player is far more favorable than the perception of him as a $120MM man.
James Ennis Eyeing Free Agency After Impressive Stint With Magic
2021/07/james-ennis-eyeing-free-agency-after-impressive-stint-with-magic.htmlTucker, Nicolas Batum, Rudy Gay, Doug McDermott, Trevor Ariza, and Kent Bazemore, among others.
Free Agency Rumors: Collins, Cavs, CP3, Clippers
2021/07/free-agency-rumors-collins-cavs-cp3-clippers.htmlClippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said the team wants to bring back Kawhi Leonard, Reggie Jackson, and Nicolas Batum in free agency and hopes that Serge Ibaka opts into the final year of his contract, as Andrew Greif of The Los Angeles Times relays.
2021 NBA Offseason Preview: Los Angeles Clippers
2021/07/2021-nba-offseason-preview-los-angeles-clippers.htmlOver the offseason, Los Angeles rebuilt its roster to bolster its chances of becoming the championship team it sees itself as, adding veterans Nicolas Batum and Serge Ibaka in free agency, re-signing Reggie Jackson and Marcus Morris, and trading Landry Shamet in a deal for Luke Kennard.
Assessing The Recovery Timeline For Kawhi Leonard
2021/07/assessing-the-recovery-timeline-for-kawhi-leonard.htmlNicolas Batum is also headed to free agency, and L.A.
And-Ones: Dead Money, Baldwin, Cole, Stone
2021/07/and-ones-dead-money-baldwin-iv-cole-stone.htmlOther examples include the Hornets (Nicolas Batum), Knicks (Joakim Noah) and Lakers (Luol Deng).
12-Team Field Set For Tokyo Olympics
2021/07/12-team-field-set-for-tokyo-olympics.htmlPatty Mills, Joe Ingles, Aron Baynes, and Matisse Thybulle are among the players representing Australia; Rudy Gobert, Evan Fournier, and Nicolas Batum are among those playing for France; Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanabe will suit up for Japan; Doncic will play for Slovenia; Marc Gasol, Ricky Rubio, and Juan Hernangomez are among the veterans in Spain's player pool; and it sounds like Danilo Gallinari will play for Italy.
Clippers Notes: Beverley, Rondo, Kennard, Batum
2021/07/clippers-notes-beverley-rondo-kennard-batum.htmlWith Kawhi Leonard dealing with an unknown knee injury and potentially opting out, and Reggie Jackson and Nicolas Batum headed to unrestricted free agency, the team faces an uncertain future after reaching the conference finals for the first time, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times writes.
Clippers Notes: Jackson, Cousins, What-Ifs, Offseason Recruiting
2021/07/clippers-notes-jackson-cousins-what-ifs-offseason-recruiting.htmlHe looks at Leonard's free agency, including the risks of signing the All-NBA forward to a long-term deal, as well as what the team can offer free agents Jackson and Nicolas Batum.
Mavericks, Heat Would Be Top Suitors For Kawhi Leonard In Free Agency
2021/07/mavericks-heat-would-be-top-suitors-for-kawhi-leonard-in-free-agency.htmlSerge Ibaka has a $9.7MM player option, and Reggie Jackson and Nicolas Batum are both headed for unrestricted free agency.
2021 NBA Offseason Preview: Charlotte Hornets
2021/06/2021-nba-offseason-preview-charlotte-hornets.htmlNicolas Batum ($9,043,478) -- Waived via stretch provision.
Community Shootaround: Clippers-Suns Game 2
2021/06/community-shootaround-clippers-suns-game-2.htmlReggie Jackson has been a consistent source of offense, and Terance Mann has had moments of excellence, but if the Clippers want any hope at making it to the Finals, they're going to need more from guys like Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum, and Patrick Beverley, among others.
Western Notes: Lue, Green, Williamson, Mavericks
2021/06/western-notes-lue-green-williamson-mavericks.htmlVeteran Nicolas Batum also showed support for Lue, noting his presence has a calming effect on the group.
Clippers Notes: Rivers, George, Batum, Ibaka
2021/06/clippers-notes-rivers-george-batum-ibaka.htmlNicolas Batum was back in the starting five, with Ivica Zubac coming off the bench.
Pacific Notes: Crowder, CP3, Zubac, Mann
2021/06/pacific-notes-crowder-cp3-zubac-mann.htmlThe team felt that starting the 6'8" Nicolas Batum at center, while beneficial for the team's first round series against the switch-heavy Mavericks, was doing them no favors against three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert.
Pacific Notes: Morris, Schneider, Ayton, Haliburton
2021/04/pacific-notes-morris-schneider-ayton-haliburton.htmlClippers power forward Marcus Morris has thrived across the 16 games he has played since replacing Nicolas Batum in the team's starting lineup, as Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times details.
Free Agent Stock Watch: Pacific Division
2021/04/free-agent-stock-watch-pacific-division-2.htmlBatum had several teams interested in him last fall when Charlotte waived him and stretched out the $27.1MM remaining on his contract.
Clippers Notes: Rondo, Batum, George, Mann
2021/04/clippers-notes-rondo-batum-george-mann.htmlNicolas Batum was wondering if he still had a future in the NBA after the Hornets benched him last season, but he learned he was still in demand following his release in November, Youngmisuk adds in a separate story.