Clippers re-sign Nicolas Batum

The LA Clippers have re-signed free agent Nicolas Batum. Per the Los Angeles Times, “Batum agreed to take less money than he could have -- a first-year salary projected to be around $3.2 million, instead of the team's taxpayer mid-level exception worth $5.9 million.” "Nico is a terrific player, a selfless teammate and a consummate …