Blake Griffin sticks with Nets on one-year deal
Kevin Durant #7 high-fives Blake Griffin #2 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Barclays Center on April 25, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Sarah Stier/Getty Images/AFP
Veteran forward Blake Griffin will return to the Brooklyn Nets next season on a one-year deal, according to ESPN.
Terms were not disclosed.
Article continues after this advertisementGriffin, 32, joined the Nets midway through last season after the Detroit Pistons bought out his contract.
Joining the superstar trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden, Griffin averaged 10 points and 4.7 rebounds in 26 games (10 starts) to finish the regular season.
Griffin started all 12 playoff games and averaged 9 points and 5.9 rebounds.
Article continues after this advertisementIn 668 career games with the Los Angeles Clippers (2010-18), Pistons (2018-21) and Nets, Griffin has averaged 20.9 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists and made six All-Star teams.
The Clippers originally selected Griffin No. 1 overall in 2009.
