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Brooklyn Nets big man Blake Griffin will finally make his debut against the Washington Wizards on Sunday night after joining the Nets two weeks ago. According to ESPN’s Malika Andrews, the six-time All-Star didn’t get a good night’s sleep because he’s so excited to return to the court: Blake Griffin, who is expected to play […]

The Brooklyn Nets‘ new acquisition, Blake Griffin, will most likely make his debut for the team on Sunday versus the Washington Wizards. Blake Griffin is probable to make his Nets debut tomorrow against the Wizards 💪 pic.twitter.com/bti8g2oIXT — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 20, 2021 Blake Griffin will likely make his debut with the Brookyln Nets on […]

Blake Griffin is still unavailable to play for the Brooklyn Nets, but the long wait could be over soon. According to Steve Nash,  per Malika Andrews of ESPN, Griffin is getting closer to making his debut for the Nets. The first-year coach also noted that the  former Detroit Pistons forward is looking “really, really good” […]

Blake Griffin might not be the same explosive leaper he once was. But as Griffin prepares for his Brooklyn Nets debut, he is promising Nets fans he is still capable of bringing the thunder. The six-time All-Star said during an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews–which will air later Monday night ahead of Nets-Knicks–he hopes to […]

Blake Griffin’s much-awaited debut for the Brooklyn Nets is on the horizon. However, Nets fans will need to wait a bit longer before they see the six-time All-Star take the floor for his new team as Griffin continues to deal with conditioning issues. According to Nets head coach Steve Nash, Griffin won’t be returning to […]

The All-Star weekend is done and the NBA is now on its way to the playoffs, which could mean a whole lot for those active on the NBA card market. There have been a lot of developments, both good and bad during the first half of this season, most notably the league’s ongoing efforts to […]

Though Blake Griffin has to wait for his Brooklyn Nets debut, he’s definitely making his presence felt even if he’s stuck on the bench. On Thursday, the six-time All-Star made his first game appearance with the Nets in street clothes that were heck impressive. At least if you ask coach Steve Nash and his grandmother. […]

Blake Griffin is far from done. The newest member of the Brooklyn Nets just responded to criticisms about his current health and concerns about his knee as he awaits clearance for him to make his debut as a member of the very stacked Nets unit. Amid recent knee issues, Griffin wants to make sure that […]

Sorry Brooklyn Nets fans, DeAndre Jordan isn’t the reason why Blake Griffin now calls the Barclays Center home. Apparently, it was another player for the team who was instrumental in recruiting the big man. Per Brian Lewis of New York Post, the man who helped Griffin make the decision to move to Brooklyn was none […]

The Brooklyn Nets made headlines earlier in the week when it was revealed that Blake Griffin has decided to sign with the Eastern Conference powerhouse. According to Paul Pierce, though, Griffin’s arrival does not make as much of an impact for the Nets as most would like to think. In a recent episode of The Jump […]

It was during his stint with the Los Angeles Clippers that Blake Griffin rose as one of the best power forwards in the game. With Doc Rivers at the helm, Lob City was born with Griffin at the center of highlight reels. While his tenure didn’t exactly yield a title, Griffin has tons of respect […]

New Brooklyn Nets signing Blake Griffin has called his dunk over former Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins “the most memorable dunk” of his career. In a wide ranging AMA with Bleacher Report, Griffin singled out the monster slam over Perkins as his favorite after being asked what the most memorable dunk of his career […]

As always, Sunday’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest did not end without controversy. This has become somewhat of a norm for the annual dunking exhibition, and 2021 was no different. For his part, former Dunk Contest champ Blake Griffin, who himself recently signed with the Brooklyn Nets, has weighed in on the debate surrounding Cassius Stanley’s […]

On Monday, The New York Times’ Marc Stein reported that should the Cleveland Cavaliers reach a buyout agreement with Andre Drummond, the center will give the prospect of signing with the Los Angeles Lakers “strong consideration.” This is good news for the Lakers, and it should rattle — or gently shake — every other contender. […]

With many people still digesting the news of Blake Griffin signing with the Brooklyn Nets, the six-time All-Star has spoken out about why he chose Brooklyn as his new destination. In an AMA with Bleacher Report, Griffin described his motives in choosing the Nets as coming from his admiration of Steve Nash and wanting to […]

The participants of Sunday night’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest put on a show for the fans. It wasn’t exactly the most memorable Dunk Contest we’ve seen, but at least it wasn’t mired by too much controversy. The 2011 edition of the Dunk Contest that starred new Brooklyn Nets recruit Blake Griffin, however, was a different […]

Blake Griffin was hardly an All-Star talent when he suited up for the Detroit Pistons this season. But his move to Brooklyn has bookies thinking the Nets are the new NBA title favorites. The Nets surpassed the Los Angeles Lakers as the odds-on favorites, per BetOnline.ag. Those two teams are followed by the L.A. Clippers […]

Let’s rewind real quick to the beginning of the decade. The Brooklyn Nets are fresh off a playoff berth, their first since 2007. They have an unsexy but solid core of Brook Lopez, Joe Johnson, and Deron Williams, whose glass ankles were somehow holding up. They had a Marvel superhero as a mascot (shoutout to […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden welcomed the addition of Blake Griffin to their team after he completed a contract buyout with the Detroit Pistons. The 2018 MVP claimed that Griffin’s signing with the Nets further amplified his desire to win and contribute to a championship instead of chasing paychecks at this stage of his career, […]

Not only did the Brooklyn Nets steal the news cycle on All-Star Sunday by signing Blake Griffin; the team managed to retain cap flexibility at the same time by getting the big man to agree to a veteran minimum deal. In slotting Griffin into the roster on a minimum contract, Brooklyn will still retain both […]

For the first time in his career, Blake Griffin is off to embrace a new role with the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets just acquired the six-time All-Star from the free agency after the Detroit Pistons bought out his contract.  Now, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the team’s initial plan is for Griffin to come […]

Blake Griffin is officially heading to the Brooklyn Nets after clearing waivers. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Griffin is signing with the Nets for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. Other terms of the deal were not disclosed. Free agent forward Blake Griffin has agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Nets for the […]

If you thought the Brooklyn Nets were already good, well then, think again. News broke out Sunday that the Nets are expected to land another former All-Star in Blake Griffin and, naturally, they’ve shot up the rankings in terms of the 2021 title odds. With Griffin expected to join Brooklyn, they now have a 5/2 […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been listed as a potential landing spot for Blake Griffin following his buyout from the Detroit Pistons. While discussing multiple topics during his media session on Sunday, James Harden made an eye-opening comment about Griffin, via Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News. James Harden was asked about the Nets […]

The New York Knicks are currently making a playoff push in the Eastern Conference. Despite that, it seems as though the Knicks have no interest in signing Detroit Pistons buyout player Blake Griffin. New York is ranked 5th in the East right now and believes they’re a player away from becoming a potential contender. However, […]

The betting odds for Blake Griffin’s next team have been released, per BetOnline.ag. Griffin, who on Friday agreed to a buyout with the Detroit Pistons, is a -500 favorite to land with the Brooklyn Nets. This is only sensible, given Shams Charania and James Edwards III of The Athletic reported the likelihood of Griffin joining […]

Might the Brooklyn Nets be on the brink of adding another All-Star to the roster? Shams Charania and James Edwards III of The Athletic reported the Nets are seen as the “leaders” to sign Blake Griffin after the six-time All-Star agreed to a buyout with the Detroit Pistons on Friday. The Brooklyn Nets are believed […]

The Detroit Pistons and Blake Griffin have agreed to a buyout, making the veteran power forward a free agent and ready to hit the open market, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.   Six-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin has agreed to a contract buyout with the Detroit Pistons and will become an unrestricted free agent, sources […]

All the signs are pointing towards a potential buyout of Blake Griffin’s current contract with the Detroit Pistons. Detroit has been shopping Griffin around, however, they haven’t been able to garner much interest from other NBA franchises. If Griffin’s contract is bought out, that means he’s free to sign anywhere he wants. He likely will […]

The Miami Heat haven’t been very good this season — they’re currently sitting at the 10th spot in the East with a 14-17 record. This is why it comes to no surprise that the defending Eastern Conference champs are looking to add some new faces for the second half of the season, and according to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is on board with Draymond Green’s idea that there is a double standard in the NBA regarding players asking for trades and teams openly stating they will be trading certain players and sitting them. James said Tuesday night organizations have always “controlled the narrative” with respect to how players […]

The Detroit Pistons have made it known that they don’t plan on playing Blake Griffin until they resolve his future with the organization. While the Los Angeles Clippers have been labeled as a team that could pursue him, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith claims that Griffin will need to apologize to Steve Ballmer for a reunion […]

Blake Griffin is currently listed at +650 odds to somehow land with the Los Angeles Lakers. As ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday, Griffin, like fellow former All-Star big man Andre Drummond — and much to the chagrin of Draymond Green — will be placed in hoops purgatory as his reps and the Detroit Pistons […]

The Blake Griffin trade odds have moved. The Detroit Pistons are seeking trade avenues for veteran forward Blake Griffin, and bettors believe he will end up in South Beach. Griffin is a 7-to-2 favorite to be traded to the Miami Heat, per BetOnline.ag. The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers are among the other high-profile […]

A former Detroit Pistons star hit the trade block early when the Cleveland Cavaliers declared they would explore avenues for moving Andre Drummond. Now, current Pistons star Blake Griffin is also on the block. The Pistons will sit veteran forward Blake Griffin as they seek trade options. Griffin had one of the best seasons of […]

Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin will be out of the lineup moving forward as the franchise and his representatives work to find a resolution on his future, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This is the same route the Cleveland Cavaliers are taking with Andre Drummond. Pistons general manager Troy Weaver and Griffin both gave […]

Gone are the days of Blake Griffin soaring high to the rim for a thunderous throwdown, all while putting a sorry defender on his Kodak moment. Heck, the version of Blake Griffin with a retooled offensive package who led the Detroit Pistons to a playoff berth in the 2018-19 season is no longer recognizable two […]

When the Pheonix Suns traded for Chris Paul during the offseason, many believed his arrival would help the development of Deandre Ayton. While Ayton is still improving his chemistry with Paul, he’s been watching film on the ‘Lob City’ duo of DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin, via FanSided’s Gerald Bourguet. Ayton says he's been watching […]

While history might not remember Zach Randolph versus Blake Griffin as one of the best rivalries of all time, the two big men had their fair share of run-ins over the years. From the time Griffin threw Randolph to the floor with a hard foul in Game 7 of their playoff series in 2012 to […]