After having dismissed the idea of activating an extension clause of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, Nicolas Batum is about to commit to the next two seasons with the Californian franchise. With a salary revised upwards.
Nicolas Batum had the last word. Returning to the Los Angeles Clippers last July after a short stint in the Philadelphia 76 -ters jersey, the former captain of the French team had recently announced his intention to get rid of his last year of contract valued at 4.9 million dollars (4.1 million euros) in order to give himself a greater room for maneuver in negotiations.
According to information from the American channel EspnThe 36 -year -old was won from Clippers leaders. Indeed, The winger or strong tricolor winger will affix his signature on a new contract with the franchise based in Los Angeles relating to the next two seasonsconfirming the wish of Lawrence Frank, president of basketball operations, who had assured that his team hoped for “1000%” that the Habs stayed in its ranks. In addition, “Batman” comes out a winner with a salary that will be improved compared to his previous contract.
An upward salary for Batum
Indeed, Nicolas Batum will receive no less than $ 5.6 million (4.8 million euros) for the 2025-2026 season. Mosts called to reach $ 5.9 million (5.01 million euros) for the year 2026-2027. However, the second year of the contract of the double Olympic silver medalist with the French team is under an option in the hands of the managers of the Clippers, which they will be able to activate or not in the next twelve months.
Moreover, A “trade kicker” has been added and would allow Nicolas Batum to receive an additional money if it was to be included in an exchange. What is now certain is that the native of Lisieux will prepare to start an 18th season in the NBA championship, the sixth in the jersey of the Los Angeles Clippers, who made his farewell to the French team at the end of the last Olympic tournament concluded by a short defeat in the final against the United States.
