It seems like 2018 is a year of changes for Detroit Pistons star Blake Griffin. After joining a new team earlier in the year, Griffin also has a new girl by his side.

Just a month away from the official start of training camp, Griffin was seen spending the last days of his summer with new girlfriend Francesca Aiello on a beach in Malibu, according to TMZ Sports.

With their recent struggles in the past couple of years, the Pistons need all the good news they can get coming into the 2018-19 season. And the good news is that Griffin looks to be in great shape and ready to play. Players have been criticized for sometimes gaining weight in the offseason, but Griffin seems committed to lead the team by example.

Griffin has made a name for himself out in Hollywood, and he became especially popular in entertainment circles as soon as he was spotted hanging out with Kendall Jenner in August of last year. However, the budding romance didn't last when Griffin's trade from the Los Angeles Clippers sparked rumors that they were drifting apart.

True enough, Jenner has since moved on. She has reportedly been seen with Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons multiple times this summer. Clearly, though, Griffin is doing well for himself with Aiello, a fashion designer.

Hopefully, Aiello will become a true inspiration for the slam-dunking forward, as the Pistons will be relying on Griffin's partnership with teammate Andre Drummond to get them to the postseason.