Blake Griffin wouldn’t necessarily welcome a trade that would bring him to his hometown of Oklahoma City, Ken Berger of CBSSports.com reports. The possibility hasn’t been discussed within Griffin’s camp, but for Griffin, playing in Oklahoma City would be akin to playing in New York City because of the attention he would receive, Berger adds. The Clippers reportedly wouldn’t hesitate to swap Griffin for Kevin Durant. The Clippers will also reportedly strongly consider dealing Griffin this summer if they don’t make a deep playoff run. There have been rumors that the Clippers may think about dealing Griffin in the wake of an incident with an equipment manager that the team reportedly believes could keep him out of action for two months. However, Clippers executive/coach Doc Rivers said Griffin will remain with the team.
Here’s more out of the Western Conference:
- George Karl‘s camp expects him to remain coach of the Kings at least until the All-Star break, Sam Amick of USA Today Sports reports (on Twitter). The Kings’ final game before the break is Tuesday. It is worth noting that Rajon Rondo is particularly fond of Karl, but that may not matter, Amick tweets. The Kings are reportedly mulling whether to fire Karl.
- Durant told reporters recently that it’s tough for him not to think about his upcoming free agency, Michael Singer of USA Today Sports relays. “There’s a lot of uncertainty going on, because I haven’t really thought that far,” Durant said. “But I’m just trying to focus on playing basketball. Once that times comes, I’ll make that decision. I’ll sit down and talk to my closest friends and family and figure it out. But right now I’m just trying to be the best basketball player I can be every single day. I have to be at a high level, an elite level every day, at practice, shootarounds and games, and that’s a tough task so I can’t focus on anything else other than that.”
- Staying healthy is better than any move the Mavs could make at the trade deadline, opines Bobby Marks of The Vertical in the Dallas installment of his deadline guide series.
Outside of LeBron and Curry, I’m sure any team would be willing to trade their one of their best/best players for Durant. The only other exceptions might be Anthony Davis and Cousins, but I personally would take Durant over those two.
Getting healthy will be important for the Mavericks because then they can go after the big fish next off-season like KD or LeBron
LeBron isn’t leaving Cleveland and the Durant race is basically a three team race between GS, OKC and Washington. Each three hold more value to go to/stay with than Dallas. GS is in a much better spot to contend than Dallas, before Durant (and I would argue that even if Dallas added Durant, GS would still be better), OKC is probably a better spot to contend than Dallas (because of Westbrook, Ibaka) and has been loyal to him so he might be loyal back and Washington has the advantage of being his hometown and in the East.
durant will sign a 1 year with okc or gs, whichever gives him better chance at ring then he goes to Lakers with Russ.
you watch game against gs. okc bench was horrendous. okc can beat gs starters, bench not even close
why do so many people think durant wants to go to the lakers ?