Share this: As max contracts for NBA players continue to rise at crazy rates, the Los Angeles Clippers could be in for quite a ride in the near future. The Clippers likely will have two superstars up for new contracts in the offseason, as point guard Chris Paul and power forward Blake Griffin, both of whom have dealt with significant injuries this season, can opt out of their deals. And when you can make even more than the $20 million-plus annual average value you’re already making, why wouldn’t you? That’s not exactly an ideal situation for the Clippers to be in. But it turns out L.A. likely only will have to worry about putting together a contract for Griffin, as it already has
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Blake Griffin Injury: Clippers’ All-Star Forward To Have Knee Surgery
Share this: Another season, another Blake Griffin injury. The Los Angeles Clippers’ All-Star power forward will undergo “minor surgery” on his sore right knee, league sources told The Vertical’s Shams Charania, who added that Griffin is expected back in the lineup “at some point” in January. Griffin previously missed a game earlier this month due to soreness in the same knee. The procedure was described to Charania as a “cleanup” by league sources. The Orange County Register’s Dan Woike confirmed Charania’s report and clarified some details on both the procedure and Griffin’s timetable to return. Can confirm @ShamsCharania report: Blake Griffin will need arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Expected to miss 3-6 weeks — Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) December 19, 2016 Griffin’s injury history is concerning both