French NBA player Nicolas Batum will return to the Los Angeles Clippers, who sent him to Philadelphia in November 2023, several media outlets announced on Monday.
Batum (35 years old), an experienced winger with 16 NBA seasons, has agreed with the Clippers for a two-year contract worth 9.6 million dollars (around 9 million euros) announced ESPN and The Athletic in full « free agency »official period for certain negotiations and transfers.
The captain of the French team, who is currently preparing for the Paris Olympic Games with his national team, was abruptly sent to Philadelphia after only three matches played last season, as part of an exchange involving several players including the arrival in LA of star James Harden.
Batum then warmly thanked Clippers coach Tyronn Lue for “saved his career”after a stint marked by injuries at Charlotte (2015-2020).
The Frenchman will return to the Clippers as the franchise prepares to inaugurate its new arena in Inglewood, in the south of Los Angeles.
2024-07-02 09:46:49
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