Clippers re-sign Nicolas Batum on 2-year, $11.5 million deal

Nicolas Batum re-signed with the Clippers, officially marking his fifth season with the team, the Clippers announced Sunday.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the 36-year-old forward reportedly signed a two-year, $11.5 million deal to return. The deal includes a team option as well as a trade kicker.

“Nico is an integral part of this era of Clippers basketball,” said Lawrence Frank, team president of basketball operations. “His skill, selflessness and high IQ elevate the entire team. He sees the game, and he makes willing plays, whether obvious or subtle. We only benefit from Nico’s presence.”

Batum, who played for the Clippers from 2020-2023, but was traded in 2024 to the Philadelphia 76ers as part of the trade that brought James Harden to Los Angeles. Batum, 36, rejoined the Clippers last season.

He appeared in 78 games last season and averaged 4.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists, while shooting 43.3% from 3-point range (tied for third highest in the NBA) and was a finalist for the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award.

He is one of seven active players in the NBA with 10,000 points, 5,000 rebounds and 1,500 3-pointers.