Los Angeles Clippers: Nicolas Batum Reveals Big Retirement Plan for the 2025-26 Campaign 1 Nov 6, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (33) during the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Clippers: Nicolas Batum Reveals Big Retirement Plan for the 2025-26 Campaign

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated May 20, 2025 10:35 AM ET

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum said the 2025-26 season could be his last year of his professional basketball career.

“There’s a very, very good chance that the next season will be my last,” Batum said in an interview with BeinSports via Eurohoops.

The 36-year-old swingman is entering the final year of his two-year, $9.6 million contract. After earning roughly $4.7 million this season, Batum will likely exercise his $4.9 million player option in 2025-26.

Kevin Durant's Blunt Message To Bettors Goes Viral After Suns-Clippers 3 Oct 31, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Phoenix forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots against Los Angeles forward Nicolas Batum (33) during the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Batum made 78 regular season appearances in 2024-25, averaging 4.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists on 43.7 percent shooting from the field in 17.5 minutes per contest.

Los Angeles Clippers have a financial decision to make regarding key starter

Nicolas Batum is not the only Los Angeles Clippers player to monitor this summer since Norman Powell is eligible to sign a new extension. Powell is fresh from a breakout year in 2024-25, averaging 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 steals on 48/42/80 shooting splits across 60 regular season starts.

Los Angeles Clippers: Nicolas Batum Reveals Big Retirement Plan for the 2025-26 Campaign 3 Mar 16, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) shoots the ball against Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) during the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

The 31-year-old forward is entering the final year of his five-year, $90 million contract signed while still a member of the Portland Trail Blazers in 2021.

According to Mark Deeks of HoopsHype, Powell could command a three-year, $92 million contract extension from Los Angeles.