The Clippers declined Batum's team option for 2026-27 on Monday, Jake Fischer of BleacherReport.com reports.
Batum and Bogdan Bogdanovic will be unrestricted free agents after the Clippers passed on their team options. Batum's play has steadily declined, seeing fewer than 20 minutes per game in each of the past two seasons for the first time since his rookie campaign. Despite the drop in production, Batum can still draw attention on the open market as a veteran leader who's been on plenty of winning teams.
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Clippers' Nicolas Batum: Coming off bench
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Batum isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Batum will head back to the second unit after making a spot start Monday. The veteran forward is averaging 3.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 12.4 minutes over his last 10 appearances off the bench.
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Clippers' Nicolas Batum: Starting sans Collins
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Batum will start Monday's game against the Bucks, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Kris Dunn was initially slated to start in place of John Collins (ankle), though it'll be Batum who steps into the first unit Monday. As a starter this season (five games), the veteran forward has averaged 3.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 19.8 minutes per contest.
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Clippers' Nicolas Batum: Off injury report Thursday
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Batum (rest) is available for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Following a one-game absence, Batum is ready to return for Thursday's rematch with New Orleans. The veteran forward hasn't touched the 20-minute marker since the March 1 win over the Pelicans, limiting his fantasy appeal.
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Clippers' Nicolas Batum: Won't suit up Wednesday
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Batum (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Batum will sit out the front of this back-to-back set, and his next opportunity to play will come in Thursday's rematch in New Orleans. With the veteran forward out, Kobe Sanders may see a slight bump in playing time.
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Clippers' Nicolas Batum: May be rested
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Batum (rest) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Wednesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so the Clippers are likely eyeing a maintenance day for the veteran during one of the next two games. Kobe Sanders could become more involved if Batum is ultimately held out.
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Clippers' Nicolas Batum: Off injury report
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Batum (rest) is off the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Spurs.
Batum got the night off Saturday as it was the second half of a back-to-back set, but he will return to action Monday. Batum could see a slightly expanded role in his return, as Kawhi Leonard (ankle, doubtful) is unlikely to play.
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Clippers' Nicolas Batum: Ruled out Saturday
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Batum (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Kings.
Batum will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set, though he'll likely return for Monday's game against the Spurs. With the veteran forward sidelined, Kobe Sanders and Derrick Jones are candidates to see an uptick in playing time.
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Clippers' Nicolas Batum: Won't start vs. New Orleans
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Batum won't start Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
The veteran forward will retreat to the second unit due to John Collins (head/neck) returning from a two-game absence. Batum has averaged 2.4 points and 2.8 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per contest over his last five outings off the bench.
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Clippers' Nicolas Batum: Scoreless in starting role
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Batum posted zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Thursday's 94-88 loss to the Timberwolves.
Although Batum logged six rebounds, he was a non-existent element on offense during the loss. Batum logged only one shot attempt, an effort that is unacceptable for a squad struggling to stay in playoff contention. John Collins' (head) impending return should right the ship, and his re-insertion would move Batum back to the bench.
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Clippers' Nicolas Batum: Starting Thursday
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Batum is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Timberwolves, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Joining Batum in the first unit for Thursday's game will be Kris Dunn, Bennedict Mathurin, Derrick Jones and Brook Lopez. Across four starts this season, Batum has recorded averages of 3.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 triples per contest.
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Clippers' Nicolas Batum: Plays 18 minutes in win
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Batum produced six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and two rebounds in 18 minutes during Thursday's 115-114 win over the Nuggets.
Batum was rested for the final game before the All-Star break, but he was back in his usual role Thursday. The veteran is unlikely to see enough minutes or usage to make an impact outside of very deep formats moving forward.
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Clippers' Nicolas Batum: Good to go vs. Denver
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Batum (rest) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Nuggets, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Batum did not play in either of the Clippers' two games prior to the All-Star break but will be available off the bench for Thursday's contest. The veteran forward has averaged 4.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 1.2 threes over 17.6 minutes per game since the start of the new year.
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Clippers' Nicolas Batum: Getting rest Wednesday
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Batum will sit out Wednesday's game against Houston for rest purposes, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Batum will get a maintenance day for the second leg of a back-to-back set while the Clippers wrap up their pre-All-Star-break schedule. The veteran big man went unused off the bench Tuesday in the Clippers' 102-95 loss to the Rockets, marking just the second time all season he didn't play in a game.
Batum is not starting in Monday's game against the Wizards, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
John Collins is returning to his typical role in the first unit. Batum has averaged 6.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.8 steals in 21.4 minutes per contest over his last eight games off the bench.
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Clippers' Nicolas Batum: Starting Friday
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Batum is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Raptors, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
James Harden, Kris Dunn, Kobe Sanders and Ivica Zubac will join Batum in the first unit for Friday's game. Across three starts so far this season, the veteran forward has averaged 5.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 triples per contest.
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Clippers' Nicolas Batum: Scoreless in win
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Batum finished with one rebound and one steal over 14 minutes during Saturday's 98-92 victory over Detroit.
Batum failed to score Saturday, having now failed to tally double digits in five straight games. The fact that he is still playing a meaningful role for the Clippers tells you everything you need to know about the rotation. With that said, he is nowhere near being a fantasy asset, averaging just 4.8 points and 1.5 three-pointers in 20.6 minutes per game.
Batum is not in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Kings on Tuesday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Batum made his third start of the season during Sunday's 112-99 win over the Pistons, when he logged 12 points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 31 minutes. He'll return to the bench for Tuesday's contest after John Collins (illness) was cleared to play.
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