{
  "id": 9136989,
  "title": "'It's over': Nicolas Batum announces retirement from NBA after 18 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/its-over-nicolas-batum-announces-retirement-from-nba-after-18-years",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T12:04:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/over-nicolas-batum-announces-retirement-120430702.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nicolas Batum, the 37-year-old French basketball player, announced his retirement from the NBA on Monday, Sept. 21, after 18 seasons. In a video posted to his Instagram account, Batum walked into Gym Even in Pont-l’Évêque, France, where he began playing basketball 35 years ago when he was two-and-a-half years old. He brought his son, Ayden, along for the occasion. Batum's career was marked by versatility, as he could play multiple positions and space the floor with his shooting ability. He was a key role player for the Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, and Los Angeles Clippers throughout his career. Batum was known for his leadership and was a captain for the French national team during the 2024 Paris Olympics. His retirement comes after a 25-year career in basketball, which he has now chosen to put aside for his life outside of the game.",
  "summary": "Nicolas Batum's stat sheet won't ever jump out at you, but the 37-year-old Frenchman had the undeniable respect of his peers.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nicolas Batum retires from NBA after 18 seasons",
    "French player announces retirement on Sept. 21",
    "Played for Trail Blazers, Hornets, Clippers"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}