5 roster moves the LA Clippers need to make this offseason

5 roster moves the LA Clippers need to make this offseason: 5. Have Nicolas Batum opt-in.

Once worth $120 million over five seasons, Nicolas Batum was bought out by the Charlotte Hornets when they signed Gordon Hayward. This allowed the Clippers to sign Batum two seasons ago for $2.5 million. They then re-signed Batum last season to a two-year deal worth $6.4 million

Batum has been a really key player for the Clippers. His ability to space the floor allows others to go to work in the paint, knowing they have a solid option on the perimeter who is able to relieve the pressure thanks to his ability to shoot the three-ball.

In his two seasons with the Clippers, Batum has taken 6.3 shot attempts per game. He has taken 4.3 attempts per game from beyond the three-point line, hitting them at 40.2 percent. Last season Batum shot the three-ball at 40.0 percent which was good for 24th in the league.

If the Clippers are able to keep both of their superstar players on the court for most of next season, they need players like Batum to help space the floor. He also has the ability two play at either wing position and at the power forward role. This is going to be crucial for the Clippers as they hope to go on a deep postseason run.