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.
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.