As expected, free agent forward Nicolas Batum will sign a two-year, $11.5 million deal to return to the Clippers, according to multiple sources on the first day of NBA free agency. The deal includes a team option as well as a trade kicker. His contract is the maximum he can receive with his non-Bird rights. Batum opted out of his $4.9 million player option over the weekend, … [Read more...] about Nicolas Batum will sign 2-year, $11.5M deal to return to Clippers
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Nicolas Batum poised to return to Clippers on a two-year deal worth $11.5 million
Nicolas Batum, who said he intended to stick with the franchise that saved his career, is poised to sign a two-year contract with the Clippers. … [Read more...] about Nicolas Batum poised to return to Clippers on a two-year deal worth $11.5 million
Pistons, Hawks, Clippers, Raptors, etc interested in Nickeil Alexander-Walker
The Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers, and Toronto Raptors, along with other teams, are expected to pursue Nickeil Alexander-Walker in free agency, league sources told HoopsHype. … [Read more...] about Pistons, Hawks, Clippers, Raptors, etc interested in Nickeil Alexander-Walker
QO Updates: J. Walker, A. Mitchell, Two-Ways, Mann
The Trail Blazers opted not to tender forward Jabari Walker a qualifying offer prior to Sunday’s deadline, reports Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report (Twitter link). As a result, Walker will become an unrestricted free agent. Walker put up solid numbers in a limited role for Portland last season, averaging 5.2 points and 3.5 rebounds in 12.5 minutes per game, with a … [Read more...] about QO Updates: J. Walker, A. Mitchell, Two-Ways, Mann
James Harden Declines Option, Signs Two-Year, $81.5M Contract With Clippers
James Harden has declined his player option and has agreed to sign a new two-year, $81.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. Harden was traded to the Clippers during the 2023-24 season and re-signed on a two-year, $70 million contract. Harden and the Clippers have a mutual option for Year 2 with a partial guarantee should the team decline it. Harden now aligns with … [Read more...] about James Harden Declines Option, Signs Two-Year, $81.5M Contract With Clippers