Nicolas Batum has opted to decline his player option and elected to enter free agency, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Batum has spent the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers and been a vital cog that’s allowed the team to have a successful run. Batum had until June 29 to make a decision.
Clippers F Nic Batum will decline his $3.3M player option and become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. There’s expected to be mutual interest with Clippers and Batum on reaching a new deal in July.