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Jan 28, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) holds onto the ball while defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 28, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) holds onto the ball while defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Since leaving the Los Angeles Clippers, the career of Blake Griffin has been going downhill. He isn’t a contender, and due to injuries, his game has regressed a lot as well. But Griffin is finally ready to play for a contender once again.
Over the last couple of weeks, a potential buyout rumor between the Detroit Pistons and Blake Griffin was going around the rumor mill. Well, it turns out that was not just a rumor after all. Griffin and the Pistons agreed to a buyout yesterday, making Blake a free agent.
With the buyout taking place, it means that a contending team from either conference can come in and recruit him to their team. Additionally, he just got a huge sum of money, thanks to the buyout. Thus, Blake Griffin will most likely sign a veteran’s contract this season, at the very least.
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It will give him a chance to sign with one of the top teams in the league. Later on, he can be a part of the upcoming free agent class to accept a long-term deal.
Which NBA teams are in pursuit of Blake Griffin?
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Jan 3, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) takes a shot during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
NBA insider Marc Stein recently revealed the potential teams interested in Griffin after his buyout. Stein tweeted:
“The Lakers, Clippers, Nets, Heat and Warriors are among the teams that have expressed interest in Blake Griffin when he becomes an unrestricted free agent, league sources say. The Nets are regarded as a strong contender for Blake Griffin given Brooklyn’s rise and his longstanding relationship with players there and the Celtics have also expressed interest, league sources say.”
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The Nets are regarded as a strong contender for Blake Griffin given Brooklyn's rise and his longstanding relationship with players there and the Celtics have also expressed interest, league sources say.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) March 5, 2021
As expected, the top dogs in the league are all looking for Griffin’s signature right now. But which team can benefit the most from adding the veteran forward to their team? Well, the Lakers could use a player like him to fill the void left by Anthony Davis.
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As for the Nets, they are in also in need of a reliable player who can take over the game in the Big 3’s absence. Apart from those two sides, the Warriors still need a power forward with Kelly Oubre Jr and Andrew Wiggins still settling in the team.
Where do you think Blake Griffin will end up? Let us know your views in the comments section.
