Nic Batum announces retirement from basketball after 18 seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Nic Batum announced his retirement from basketball on September 21, 2026, after 18 seasons in the NBA. The former Philadelphia 76ers forward played 57 games for the team, averaging 5.5 points and 4.2 rebounds following his acquisition from the Los Angeles Clippers. Batum made significant contributions on and off the court during his time in Philadelphia, including a standout performance in the play-in game against the Miami Heat. His retirement allows him to focus on family, as expressed in his announcement video on Twitter.
- •Batum retired after 18 seasons in the NBA.
- •Played 57 games for the 76ers, averaging 5.5 points.
- •Had a memorable 20-point game in the play-in win against Miami.
- •Announced retirement via heartfelt video on Twitter.
- •Emphasized focus on family in retirement plans.
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Former Sixers forward Nic Batum announces retirement from basketball
"Former Philadelphia 76ers forward Nic Batum announces his retirement from the game of basketball.
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