Blake Griffin
The Los Angeles Clippers were already on their last legs. Doc Rivers hinted that this season could be this core’s last run at an NBA Championship and Blake Griffin’s recent actions could prove to be the final straw.
Instead of returning to the Clippers’ lineup this week, Griffin will be back in the rehabilitation room, trying to recover from a broken hand which he suffered after punching a fellow friend and team staffer. Not ideal.
Griffin is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks, though it could be a much longer timeframe. With all that said, don’t expect Griffin to be moved. Not this season. I believe Rivers will give this core this season. But beyond that is not guaranteed.
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If Griffin will be traded, or even shopped, it’ll come in the summer. Not at the NBA Trade Deadline.
Verdict: Sell