Blake Griffin Agrees To Sit As Pistons Moving Expensive Forward

The Detroit Pistons have told Blake Griffin, don't expect to play anytime soon. The team is listening to a number of trade offers and considering their buyout options and don't want Griffin in their lineup while decisions are being made.

Late last week we reported the Pistons are willing to package a young player or draft pick with Griffin to get him off their books and so far no team's have pulled the trigger. Griffin is due a $38.9 million player-option next season.

BREAKING: Blake Griffin has agreed to sit out of games until he and the Pistons reach an agreement about his future with the franchise, via ESPN.
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 15, 2021

So far this season, Griffin has appeared in 20 games and is averaging 12.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists. He also hasn't dunked the basketball since 2019.

Expect to see Griffin bought out or moved by Friday of this week.

Blake Griffin has a total of $53.7M owed to him for the remainder of 2020-21 and all of 2021-22.

Any contract can be moved but this one is the most challenging in the NBA.

Cap hit of $36.8M and $39M (player option).
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) February 15, 2021

ESPN story on Blake Griffin and Pistons agreeing that he will be out of the lineup until the franchise and his reps can work through a resolution on his playing future: https://t.co/EHsnV9sED8
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 15, 2021