Nicolas Batum Announces NBA Retirement After 18 Seasons

Nicolas Batum announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons, sharing the news in a video alongside his son Ayden in France. Over his career, the versatile 6'7" wing played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Clippers, shooting 40.3% from three in L.A. Known for elite perimeter defense, floor spacing, and leadership—highlighted by captaining France at the 2024 Paris Olympics—Batum steps away to focus on family.