- Apr 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (33) reacts after the game against the Houston Rockets at the Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Clippers-Nicolas Batum Agree On 2-Year Contract

Originally posted on Total Apex Sports | By Justin Rimpi | Last updated Jun 30, 2025 3:25 PM ET

The Los Angeles Clippers and Forward Nicolas Batum agreed on a two-year $11.5 million contract on Monday afternoon. His deal reportedly includes a team option and a trade kicker. Batum is coming off a solid season with the Clippers as an ancillary piece. He averaged 4 points per game on 43.7% shooting from the field and 43.3% shooting from three-point range. Will he continue to be a contributor to the Los Angeles Clippers?

Los Angeles Clippers Season Outlook

Free agent forward Nicolas Batum intends to sign a two-year, $11.5 million deal to return to the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell ESPN. Deal includes a team option as well as a trade kicker. Batum's agent, Bouna Ndiaye of Comsport, negotiated the contract for the reunion. pic.twitter.com/ocreAUZeFP

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Los Angeles is coming off a good regular season. They finished with the fifth seed in the Western Conference. They lost in seven games in the opening round to the Denver Nuggets . LA’s roster is looking to be similar to the one they trotted out this past season. The Clippers will be led by Kawhi Leonard and James Harden again during the 2025-26 regular season. Los Angeles has a talented roster, but their issue is their key players being older. The team’s health, especially Leonard’s, is a question mark.

Final Thoughts

Batum should not be expected to be a big contributor to the Clippers next season. He will be entering his 17th season. Batum should be relied on as a depth piece and a veteran piece for a team with championship aspirations.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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