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Nicolas Batum is set to return for the Clippers’ Thursday matchup against the Nuggets, having been cleared from the injury report after resting during the team’s recent victory over the Rockets. Despite his return, Batum’s limited impact on the fantasy scene persists, making him a non-essential pickup for fantasy managers at this time.

Nicolas Batum will be sidelined for the Los Angeles Clippers’ game against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday as a rest precaution. This marks the second consecutive absence for the veteran forward, as he also missed Tuesday’s matchup against the same team by coach’s decision. The 37-year-old’s absence is not expected to disrupt the Clippers’ rotation significantly.

Nicolas Batum was absent from the Clippers’ practice on Sunday due to an ongoing illness, rendering his status for Monday’s matchup against the Grizzlies uncertain. While Batum’s participation could influence bench rotations, his fantasy impact remains limited, and managers may consider alternatives if his availability is further delayed.

Nicolas Batum contributed modestly in the Clippers’ 115–96 loss to the Warriors, scoring three points and grabbing six rebounds. Used primarily in the second half, Batum stepped in for an underperforming Bogdan Bogdanović, who only managed two points. With Bradley Beal out, the rotation remains fluid, but neither Batum nor Bogdanović currently provide reliable streaming value for fantasy managers. The Clippers will next face the Pelicans on Friday.