NBA rumors: Nic Batum, possible Warriors target, returning to Clippers

Nicolas Batum will not be signing with the Warriors in free agency.

The potential Golden State target is returning to the LA Clippers on a two-year deal, sources told The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Free agent Nicolas Batum has agreed to a two-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 3, 2021

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Batum was a rumored candidate for the Warriors with the $5.9 million taxpayer mid-level exception.

It's unclear how much money he is receiving from the Clippers, but multiple reports say he has a player option in Year 2.

Nic Batum has agreed to return to the Clippers for a two-year deal with a player option in Year 2, a source confirms.
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) August 3, 2021

The 32-year-old averaged 8.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals over 67 games (38 starts) with the Clippers in 2020-21, while shooting 40.4 percent from deep (on 4.1 attempts).