REPORT: Nic Batum to Decline His Player Option

According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Nic Batum will decline the player option of his contract with the Clippers and become a free agent.

Batum and the Clippers are reportedly mutually interested in reaching a new deal once free agency begins in July.

Batum averaged 8.3 points. 4.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game in his 14th season in the League.