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Clippers Decline Batum & Bogdanovic Options
30 Jun
Summary
- Clippers exercised Brook Lopez's team option.
- Nicolas Batum and Bogdan Bogdanovic options were declined.
- Moves signal Clippers' intent to get younger.
The Los Angeles Clippers have exercised their team option for Brook Lopez but declined similar options for Nicolas Batum and Bogdan Bogdanovic. These roster adjustments align with the team's apparent objective to become younger, a direction also suggested by previous trade activity.
Nicolas Batum, who will be 38 in December, is still a useful player but not a current necessity for the Clippers' salary cap. The team may still pursue re-signing him in unrestricted free agency if circumstances permit.
Bogdan Bogdanovic, who turns 34 before the next season, is coming off a performance where his field goal and three-point percentages were 38% and 34%, respectively. Both figures are considered lower than ideal for his skillset, contributing to the Clippers' decision to move in a younger direction.
