2016-2017 Blake Griffin Thread (UPDATE: Staying With Clippers)

[Phantom255x]

Suns are after Millsap or Griffin, so it seems they are intent on signing some PF upgrade.

Again, I hope Ainge schedules a meeting with Griffin ASAP because I view him as the "perfect fallback" if we can't land Hayward (and George).

Much rather him than Millsap or the likes of Gay, Gallinari, etc. (who will come at a pretty steep price as well due to the bidding wars which will ensue).

[Phantom255x]

So Brad Stevens calls Hayward at 12:01 tonight.

Ainge better be the one calling Griffin then!

[MBunge]

I can't imagine Blake leaving the Clippers to Phoenix.  Less money and a terrible team for a guy who should be in "win now" mode?  Maybe he's doing it to signal to other teams that he's serious about leaving LA and wants teams to pay attention to him.

Mike

[Phantom255x]

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-free-agency-celtics-blake-griffin-reportedly-struggling-to-schedule-meeting/

Ever since Blake Griffin was ruled out of the playoffs during the middle of the Los Angeles Clippers' first-round series against the Utah Jazz, which they lost in seven games, the question about what he would decide to do in the summer was one of the most interesting topics when thinking about this summer's free agency period.

Since Chris Paul moved on to join the Houston Rockets, however, the discussion has only become more fascinating, as there are valid reasons to believe it could either increase or decrease his chances of staying in Los Angeles. Does he want to stay in Los Angeles, where he's played his whole career, and now be the main man? Or will he see Paul leaving as the end of an era and opt for a change of scenery?

Adding to the intrigue, is the recent report that Griffin could be sidelined until December due to the toe injury that knocked him out of the playoffs.

Of course, no one knows what Griffin will decide, which is what makes thinking about the multiple options so interesting. One thing that is known, however, is that multiple teams will be after Griffin, with the Phoenix Suns reportedly set to get one of the first meetings.

As for the Boston Celtics, who are expected to be involved in the sweepstakes, they are not finding it so easy to get in the room with Griffin.

According to a report from Jay King, the Celtics are having trouble scheduling a meeting with the star forward. Via MassLive:

"The Boston Celtics have had a tricky time nailing down a meeting with free agent Blake Griffin because of clashing priorities, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

The source told MassLive.com Friday afternoon that Griffin is said to prefer exploring his options early in the free agency period. That has made things difficult with the Celtics, who have other priorities, like the pursuit of Gordon Hayward and potentially a trade for Paul George."

It's still likely that the Celtics and Griffin will sit down together at some point over the next few days. However, there is always the possibility that Griffin could make a decision before Danny Ainge and Co. get their chance to make a visit.

I REALLY hope they can schedule a meeting, because he's a nice fallback option if we don't get Hayward and/or George. I expect they will get a meeting date/time in though.

Seems like the C's are really prioritizing Hayward (and George?) now though, and they must feel real confident in their chances of landing Hayward.

[RJ87]

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-free-agency-celtics-blake-griffin-reportedly-struggling-to-schedule-meeting/

Ever since Blake Griffin was ruled out of the playoffs during the middle of the Los Angeles Clippers' first-round series against the Utah Jazz, which they lost in seven games, the question about what he would decide to do in the summer was one of the most interesting topics when thinking about this summer's free agency period.

Since Chris Paul moved on to join the Houston Rockets, however, the discussion has only become more fascinating, as there are valid reasons to believe it could either increase or decrease his chances of staying in Los Angeles. Does he want to stay in Los Angeles, where he's played his whole career, and now be the main man? Or will he see Paul leaving as the end of an era and opt for a change of scenery?

Adding to the intrigue, is the recent report that Griffin could be sidelined until December due to the toe injury that knocked him out of the playoffs.

Of course, no one knows what Griffin will decide, which is what makes thinking about the multiple options so interesting. One thing that is known, however, is that multiple teams will be after Griffin, with the Phoenix Suns reportedly set to get one of the first meetings.

As for the Boston Celtics, who are expected to be involved in the sweepstakes, they are not finding it so easy to get in the room with Griffin.

According to a report from Jay King, the Celtics are having trouble scheduling a meeting with the star forward. Via MassLive:

"The Boston Celtics have had a tricky time nailing down a meeting with free agent Blake Griffin because of clashing priorities, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

The source told MassLive.com Friday afternoon that Griffin is said to prefer exploring his options early in the free agency period. That has made things difficult with the Celtics, who have other priorities, like the pursuit of Gordon Hayward and potentially a trade for Paul George."

It's still likely that the Celtics and Griffin will sit down together at some point over the next few days. However, there is always the possibility that Griffin could make a decision before Danny Ainge and Co. get their chance to make a visit.

I REALLY hope they can schedule a meeting, because he's a nice fallback option if we don't get Hayward and/or George. I expect they will get a meeting date/time in though.

Seems like the C's are really prioritizing Hayward (and George?) now though, and they must feel real confident in their chances of landing Hayward.

Wouldn't be surprised if we didn't get a meeting. If you're Blake, wouldn't you be insulted that you're a fallback option?

A lot of eggs in the Hayward basket.

[moiso]

I can't imagine Blake leaving the Clippers to Phoenix.  Less money and a terrible team for a guy who should be in "win now" mode?  Maybe he's doing it to signal to other teams that he's serious about leaving LA and wants teams to pay attention to him.

Mike

Maybe he's in "have fun" mode after playing with Chris Paul all those years.

[RJ87]

Apparently resigning with the Clippers on a 5 year max.

Shams Charania @ShamsCharaniaBlake Griffin plans to reach agreement on a five-year, $173 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources tell The Vertical.

[CelticsElite]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/880960762000396292

[Phantom255x]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/880960762000396292

TP. There goes our Plan B LOL. 

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Blake Griffin plans to reach agreement on a five-year, $173 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources tell The Vertical.

[SparzWizard]

Welp cross Blake Griffin off our target list.

Makes Hayward and George a top priority now right

[CelticsElite]

Feel like doc had told Danny he would eventually offer Blake the max, hence why Celtics didn't heavily target griffin

[Dino Pitino]

Good news for our Clippers pick!

[Phantom255x]

Good news for our Clippers pick!

Yep, but need Griffin to play good chunk of the regular season at least.