French forward Nicolas Batum will miss time as he entered the league's health and safety protocols, as announced by LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue.
Nicolas Batum
Team: |
Los Angeles Clippers |
Position: | SF |
Age: | 32 |
Height: | 203 cm |
Weight: | 91 kg |
Birth place: | Lisieux, France |
Batum could miss several games. Coach Tyronn Lue said that he's not sure how much time Batum will miss: "I'm not sure, but I expect him to be out for a while. I'm not sure about the timetable, though", Lue explained.
Batum started this season strong, averaging 9.8 points and 5.5 rebounds. He missed one game last Thursday at Memphis due to an Achilles injury before returning to play against New Orleans on Friday.
The Clippers have been dealing with several injuries in this first part of the season. Kawhi Leonard is still recovering from a knee injury, also Marcus Morris is currently out with a knee injury, while Serge Ibaka has just rejoined the team after recovering from surgery.
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