Paris (AFP)
The French winger Nicolas Batum, released from his last year of contract by the Charlotte Hornets (NBA), will rebound with the Los Angeles Clippers, reported Sunday the site The Athletic.
The North Carolina franchise "is in the process of freeing Nicolas Batum" and is expected to engage with the Clippers, writes The Athletic.
While he was announced in the viewfinder of several favorite franchises for the title, the Frenchman therefore chose to join the other franchise in Los Angeles, declared candidate for the Larry O'Brien trophy held since October 12 by his rival neighbor. of the Lakers, where he will play alongside another Frenchman, Joakim Noah.
Batum made 22 appearances for the Hornets in the 2019-20 season, averaging 3.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists.
Batum arrived in the NBA in 2008, drafted by the Houston Rockets in 25th place, then transferred in stride to Portland.
The native of Lisieux (north-east of France) spent seven seasons from 2008 to 2015 with the Trail Blazers, before joining the Hornets.
He has 789 career games in twelve NBA seasons.
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