Blake Griffin- buyout candidate

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  1. Scalma

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    https://hoopshype.com/2021/02/16/blake-griffin-trade-buyout-nba-execs-weigh-in/

    After the mutual decision by both parties, HoopsHype spoke with seven NBA executives for their thoughts on whether Griffin can be traded or what value he can bring to a playoff contender if he hits the buyout market.

    “I know they’ve been trying to trade him for months and can’t find a taker,” a Western Conference executive told HoopsHype. “Part of it is Blake also saying there are certain teams he would prefer to go to. This is a weird one. Non zero chance they buy him out, which just seems crazy.”

    “That likely ends up as a buyout if I had to guess,” one Eastern Conference executive told HoopsHype.
     
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    Let’s go Neil time to wake up
     
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    There's probably not been a better villain in cinematic history than John Silver. You heard it here first and last.
     
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    speaking of john silver, have you watched this series

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2375692/
     
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    Blake for Free... do it Neil
     
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    Blake is a shell of himself, his presence won't help.
     
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    nurk for griffin

    who says no
     
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    Blake is the worst NBA player I've seen this season. I'm only for acquiring him if Detroit includes their 1st.

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    Me. and anyone who can read stats.
     
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    Anyone on the Blazers' end who isn't on mescaline
     
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    Seriously though... where do the minutes come from? Who do you play him over? I'd rather have Melo.. and that's saying something.
     
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    If he only costs the Blazers a roster spot and $1 mill for the rest of this season, I say go for it to see what's left in the tank. I know he hasn't played well this season, but I really am curious to find out if he was playing this poorly because of his injury or if he no longer wanted to play for the Pistons as he wasn't a part of the plan moving forward.
    Batum looked pretty awful too before he signed with the Clips.
    As for where to play him, I'd start him instead of DJJ. Bring DJJ off the bench instead of Hood or Little.
     
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    Here's the thing..... Melo has dunked a lot more than Blake.... I just don't know. I think Melo is more mobile and a better player at this stage than Griffin.
     
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    I hope Neil is willing to roll the dice on Griffin.
    I really want to see how he does on a winning team.
     
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