Blake Griffin traded from Clippers to Pistons in blockbuster deal, sources say

The Clippers will get hold of Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley, Boban Marjanovic, and a primary- and 2nd-round draft pick out, league assets stated. The Clippers also are sending Brice Johnson and Willie Reed to Detroit alongside Griffin, sources stated.

Protections on Detroit's 2018 first-spherical pick out consist of 1-four in 2018, 2019 and 2020, and unprotected in 2021, consistent with sources.

Talks on the blockbuster exchange began six days in the past, but elevated within the beyond 24 hours, in line with league assets. The framework of a deal have been in vicinity considering that early afternoon.

resources say l. a. will hold to talk about dealing Lou Williams and DeAndre Jordan, with a plan to cognizance on young gamers and draft picks while competing for a playoff spot this season.

Pistons middle Andre Drummond welcomed Griffin on Instagram.

On July 1, Griffin reached an settlement on a 5-yr, $171 million cope with the Clippers. Griffin did not acquire a no-alternate clause as part of the new settlement.

A unfastened agent in the 2017 offseason, Griffin met with group owner Steve Ballmer, president and coach doc Rivers, special representative Jerry West and numerous gamers at Staples center in a party of his profession. on the give up of the 2-hour fete, Griffin rose and spoke, telling teammates, his train and the proprietor, "I want my legacy to be a Clipper."

Ballmer thanked Griffin in a tweet later Monday and wanted him top success in Detroit.