Nicolas Batum
#33PF · Los Angeles Clippers
Iron Man
Height
6'7"
Weight
230 lbs
Age
37
Experience
17 yrs
F
D+
D
D+
N/A
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The Verdict on Nicolas, in One Read
On the field, Nicolas Batum grades out as a shaky PF for Los Angeles Clippers (D Impact). That places him 56th of 84 graded power forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a significant overpay (F), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is negative (D+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 17+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1196 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 39.9% | 37.0% | 83.1% |
| 2025-26 | | 66 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 0.9 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakBLongevityHall of Fame WorkloadRecentD+
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 66 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 39.9% | F F |
| 2024-25 | | 7 | 5.6 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 39.4% | C+ C+ |
| 2023-24 |  | 6 | 6.3 | 5.8 | 1.3 | 41.4% | C C |
| 2022-23 | | 5 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 42.1% | D- D- |
| 2021-22 | | 59 | 8.3 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 46.3% | C+ C+ |
| 2020-21 | | 19 | 8.1 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 48.6% | C+ C+ |
| 2019-20 |  | 22 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 34.6% | D D |
| 2018-19 | | 75 | 9.3 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 45.0% | C+ C+ |
| 2017-18 | | 64 | 11.6 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 41.5% | C+ C+ |
| 2016-17 | | 77 | 15.1 | 6.2 | 5.9 | 40.3% | B- B- |
| 2015-16 | | 5 | 11.4 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 37.8% | D- D- |
| 2014-15 |  | 5 | 14.2 | 8.6 | 5.2 | 34.3% | C C |
| 2013-14 | | 11 | 15.2 | 7.6 | 4.8 | 47.2% | B B |
| 2012-13 | | 73 | 14.3 | 5.6 | 4.9 | 42.3% | B B |
| 2011-12 | | 59 | 13.9 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 45.1% | C+ C+ |
| 2010-11 | | 6 | 8.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 41.3% | D+ D+ |
| 2009-10 | | 6 | 8.2 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 45.9% | D+ D+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/13 | vs GSW | W 115-110 | 22 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 3-5 | +10 |
| Sat, 4/11 | @ POR | L 97-116 | 5 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$11.5M
Guaranteed
$11.5M
AAV
$5.6M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
F
Overpay
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Nicolas Batum earns an F Contract Value Index (CVI) — a damning verdict on a $5.6M AAV deal for a 37-year-old whose on-court production no longer justifies even veteran-minimum expectations. His D performance grade across 66 games in the 2025-26 season—4.0 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 0.9 APG—lands him squarely in replacement-level territory, the kind of statistical footprint typically occupied by undrafted camp invitees or deep bench rotation pieces. At $5.6M annually for two years, Batum is overpaid relative to his output; the contract reflects organizational inertia and nostalgia for a versatile wing rather than a hardheaded evaluation of his current market value. At 18 seasons deep into his career, Batum has every right to a graceful exit, and the Clippers' willingness to carry him speaks to his locker-room standing—the sentimentContext confirms he's a stabilizing presence and trusted voice—but sentiment capital does not translate to cap efficiency. The two-year term locks Los Angeles into this contract through a window when roster flexibility matters, particularly if the team's competitive situation shifts; barring an unforeseen resurgence, this deal will finish as a sunk cost masquerading as veteran leadership tax. The F rating reflects the hard truth: you cannot rationalize $5.6M for a player posting those numbers, no matter how respected his voice in the huddle.
Performance Analysis
D
#56 of 84 Power Forwards
FC
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the F band — a quick read on where Nicolas's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Nicolas Compares at the Position
Nicolas Batum ranks 56th of 84 graded power forwards by performance. That slots Nicolas between Danny Wolf (D) just ahead and Larry Nance Jr. (D) just behind.
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About this player
Nicolas Batum is a veteran in his 17th NBA season listed at PF for the Los Angeles Clippers. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Nicolas Batum, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index F, Performance D, Sentiment D+.
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