Griffin has averaged 12.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists in the 20 games he’s played this season. And therein lies the lesson here, one that Weaver seems to understand, based on his history in Oklahoma City’s front office and his flurry of moves since taking the top job in Detroit. Photo from AFP. By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer. The Blake Griffin sweepstakes are open.. Griffin and the Pistons have agreed to a buyout.. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN: Six-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin has agreed to a contract buyout … The Pistons announced last month that they would keep Griffin out of the lineup while resolving his future. He'd become a high-usage liability at both ends of the floor — particularly defensively — and, more important, an impediment to the on-court growth of both his replacement, Jerami Grant, and some of the young talent on the roster that Griffin spent time mentoring. Report: Blake Griffin gives up $13.3 million in buyout with Pistons Griffin thanks organization and wishes team success in the future By Sean Corp Mar 5, 2021, 5:43pm EST Blake Griffin has finally agreed to a buyout with the Detroit Pistons as per the latest NBA rumors. No matter how you frame this move, that's a tough sell, especially for a private-equity guy who made a fortune on the other side of deals like this. A couple seasons ago, he averaged a career-high 24.5 points — but even in that 2018-19 campaign, Detroit was swept in the first round of the playoffs, and the team wasn’t able to build on that. The Pistons haven't had Blake Griffin in uniform since February 12. It turns out Griffin should’ve demanded a no-trade clause, though, because the Clippers, who’d drafted him No. Griffin has averaged 12.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists in the 20 games he’s played this season. The Pistons announced last month that they would keep Griffin out of […] I appreciate everything he did for the team, for the organization and for the community.”. “I know from a coaching standpoint, I appreciate it. The Pistons will continue to pursue trade scenarios involving Griffin, and talks on a contract buyout with his agent, Sam Goldfeder of Excel Sports, could eventually come into focus. But there wasn’t a lot of leverage on the Pistons’ side to negotiate that number down, obviously. He's not the guy who earned third-team All-NBA honors in his first full season with the Pistons, carrying them back to the playoffs with a career year. “He gave his heart and soul to this organization and we as Pistons fans should thank him for that,” head coach Dwane Casey said last month, when the news broke about Griffin’s pending departure. After weeks of speculation, the Detroit Pistons' three-year relationship with Blake Griffin reached its official end on Friday. “Blake has been a great representative for our franchise and for the city of Detroit,” Pistons owner Tom Gores said. He had $75M on his deal for this season and 2021-22. The move will make Griffin an … The Blake Griffin era in Detroit has come to an end. Sources: Blake Griffin gave back $13.3 million in his buyout with … Blake Griffin, Detroit Pistons agree to buyout. Shams Charania: Sources: Blake Griffin gave back $13.3 million in his buyout with the Pistons. Griffin's performance this season has been a significant decline from his 2018-19 season, when he averaged a career-best 24.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.4 … Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin, left, throws up a shot over Boston Celtics forward Tristan Thompson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. “Yeah, but he’s locked into us, too, as one of the best players in the league.”. Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a buyout, the team announced Friday. “Everybody can view that differently: ‘Oh, wow, you’re locked into $140 million-plus,’” Van Gundy said at the time. New, 13 comments. The Detroit Pistons and Blake Griffin have agreed to a contract buyout, sources confirm to The Athletic, as first reported by ESPN. New, 13 comments. 11:04am: The Pistons and power forward Blake Griffin have agreed to a contract buyout that will pave the way for him to become an unrestricted free agent, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.Shams Charania of The Athletic had reported on Thursday that Detroit and Griffin were working toward a buyout.. The Detroit Pistons and Blake Griffin have agreed to a contract buyout, sources confirm to The Athletic, as first reported by ESPN. Blake Griffin has agreed to a contract buyout with the Detroit Pistons, and the Golden State Warriors reportedly have interest in bringing the former six-time All-Star to the Bay Area. Blake Griffin will be free to sign with the Nets or another interested NBA team after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Pistons. Griffin is an interesting buyout candidate for the Philadelphia 76ers if he can secure that from the Pistons. 13h ago But in Detroit, Griffin had become more than just a sunk cost, unfortunately. Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) looks to pass over Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Phoenix. Sources: Blake Griffin gave back $13.3 million in his buyout with the Pistons. DETROIT (AP) — Blake Griffin’s time in Detroit is over, another significant step in a rebuilding process that has the Pistons at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) looks to pass over Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Phoenix.