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**Dre** · 07-11-2012, 10:54 AM

Did what they had to 'cause someone else would've happily paid that to steal him

NOFX22 · 07-12-2012, 04:16 PM

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin injured his left knee during a scrimmage at Team USA training camp and is returning to Los Angeles to be examined by the Clippers' doctors.

USA Basketball said in a statement that Griffin reported he was experiencing discomfort in the knee after the scrimmage and will miss Thursday night's exhibition game against the Dominican Republic (9 p.m. ET, ESPN).

The Clippers said in a statement that Griffin would undergo an MRI exam once he returns to Los Angeles and then will be evaluated by Dr. Neal ElAttrache of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic on Sunday.

Griffin did not show any obvious signs of an injury on Wednesday, and a source told ESPN.com's Marc Stein that Griffin's knee "swelled up" after the scrimmage.

New Orleans Hornets rookie Anthony Davis, the NBA's 2012 No. 1 overall pick out of Kentucky, has been asked to report to Team USA training camp in Las Vegas. Davis will dress for Team USA's game against the Dominican Republic, USA Basketball announced Thursday.

The Dominican Republic is coached by John Calipari, Davis' former coach at Kentucky.

Griffin, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 draft, signed a five-year extension with the Clippers that could be worth as much as $95 million on Wednesday.

The Team USA coaching staff will be surprised if Griffin would return to the team in light of his new deal with the Clippers and his past knee injury that kept him out of what would have been his rookie season, a source with direct knowledge told ESPN.com's Andy Katz.

Griffin averaged 20.7 points, 10.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 66 games last season, helping the Clippers to a 40-26 record --their first winning season since 2005-06 and their first playoff berth since then, as well. They beat Memphis in the first round, with Griffin averaging 18.0 points and 6.4 rebounds, before losing to San Antonio in the conference semifinals.

Griffin was the only Clippers player to play all 82 games in the 2010-11 season, averaging 22.5 points, 12.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists en route to winning the NBA's Rookie of the Year award.

Davis had been added to the Hornets' Summer League roster on Monday.

Davis was in Las Vegas last week for U.S. Olympic team tryouts, but a sore left ankle hampered his already slim chances to make the 12-man roster for the London Games.

The 6-foot-11 Davis is one of six alternates on the USA roster and thus is available to replace a player on the official Olympic roster. A source told Katz said Davis also would travel with the team to Washington on Friday for an exhibition against Brazil on Monday.

Players can be replaced on the roster in case of injury any time up to 48 hours before the start of the Olympics.

Griffin was hurt during the playoffs and struggled through the pain before the Clippers were ousted in the second round by San Antonio. After taking a couple of weeks off, he was back on the court and had been playing well for the Americans, who planned to use him at center.

The Americans lost two centers, Dwight Howard and Chris Bosh, to injuries before camp, along with Derrick Rose and Dwyane Wade. Chris Paul, Griffin's Clippers' teammate, sprained his right thumb on the first day of camp and has been sitting out scrimmages.

e-monk · 07-12-2012, 05:48 PM

because they're the clippers, even when they get it right they wind up with the stinky end of the stick

**Luke** · 07-12-2012, 06:30 PM

Poor Blake. The Clippers and their Napoleon complex can go **** themselves, but you hate to see a talented kid get injured.

And he's not overrated. Maybe he was for a minute there, but his popularity with the message board crowd has done a complete and total 180 in the past few months.

e-monk · 07-12-2012, 08:15 PM

I just feel so bad for the great city of los angeles because they dont have an nba team that they can really get behind, oh wait...

TucsonClip · 07-12-2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

@BA_Turner: Blake Griffin has meniscus tear in left knee, to have surgery, will be ready for season, no Olympics:

1 surgery on each knee

e-monk · 07-12-2012, 08:17 PM

bye Chris it's like we never knew you (eg. basketball reasons)

NOFX22 · 07-12-2012, 10:28 PM

I'm glad it wasn't the acl

07-11-2012, 10:54 AM	#16 (permalink)
Dre do better Join Date: Jun 2003 Age: 25 Posts: 41,325 Rep Power: 21474887	Re: TWITTER: Griffin signs with Clippers for 5 years, $95M, opt out after year 4 Did what they had to 'cause someone else would've happily paid that to steal him

07-12-2012, 04:16 PM	#17 (permalink)
NOFX22 Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 959 Rep Power: 1335300	Re: TWITTER: Griffin signs with Clippers for 5 years, $95M, opt out after year 4 Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin injured his left knee during a scrimmage at Team USA training camp and is returning to Los Angeles to be examined by the Clippers' doctors. USA Basketball said in a statement that Griffin reported he was experiencing discomfort in the knee after the scrimmage and will miss Thursday night's exhibition game against the Dominican Republic (9 p.m. ET, ESPN). The Clippers said in a statement that Griffin would undergo an MRI exam once he returns to Los Angeles and then will be evaluated by Dr. Neal ElAttrache of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic on Sunday. Griffin did not show any obvious signs of an injury on Wednesday, and a source told ESPN.com's Marc Stein that Griffin's knee "swelled up" after the scrimmage. New Orleans Hornets rookie Anthony Davis, the NBA's 2012 No. 1 overall pick out of Kentucky, has been asked to report to Team USA training camp in Las Vegas. Davis will dress for Team USA's game against the Dominican Republic, USA Basketball announced Thursday. The Dominican Republic is coached by John Calipari, Davis' former coach at Kentucky. Griffin, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 draft, signed a five-year extension with the Clippers that could be worth as much as $95 million on Wednesday. The Team USA coaching staff will be surprised if Griffin would return to the team in light of his new deal with the Clippers and his past knee injury that kept him out of what would have been his rookie season, a source with direct knowledge told ESPN.com's Andy Katz. Griffin averaged 20.7 points, 10.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 66 games last season, helping the Clippers to a 40-26 record --their first winning season since 2005-06 and their first playoff berth since then, as well. They beat Memphis in the first round, with Griffin averaging 18.0 points and 6.4 rebounds, before losing to San Antonio in the conference semifinals. Griffin was the only Clippers player to play all 82 games in the 2010-11 season, averaging 22.5 points, 12.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists en route to winning the NBA's Rookie of the Year award. Davis had been added to the Hornets' Summer League roster on Monday. Davis was in Las Vegas last week for U.S. Olympic team tryouts, but a sore left ankle hampered his already slim chances to make the 12-man roster for the London Games. The 6-foot-11 Davis is one of six alternates on the USA roster and thus is available to replace a player on the official Olympic roster. A source told Katz said Davis also would travel with the team to Washington on Friday for an exhibition against Brazil on Monday. Players can be replaced on the roster in case of injury any time up to 48 hours before the start of the Olympics. Griffin was hurt during the playoffs and struggled through the pain before the Clippers were ousted in the second round by San Antonio. After taking a couple of weeks off, he was back on the court and had been playing well for the Americans, who planned to use him at center. The Americans lost two centers, Dwight Howard and Chris Bosh, to injuries before camp, along with Derrick Rose and Dwyane Wade. Chris Paul, Griffin's Clippers' teammate, sprained his right thumb on the first day of camp and has been sitting out scrimmages.

07-12-2012, 05:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
e-monk All-Star Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,685 Rep Power: 3274359	Re: TWITTER: Griffin signs with Clippers for 5 years, $95M, opt out after year 4 because they're the clippers, even when they get it right they wind up with the stinky end of the stick

07-12-2012, 06:30 PM	#19 (permalink)
Luke Go Dawgs Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 11,904 Rep Power: 4300832	Re: TWITTER: Griffin signs with Clippers for 5 years, $95M, opt out after year 4 Poor Blake. The Clippers and their Napoleon complex can go ** themselves, but you hate to see a talented kid get injured. And he's not overrated. Maybe he was for a minute there, but his popularity with the message board crowd has done a complete and total 180 in the past few months. __________________ Formerly VanillaPrice**

07-12-2012, 08:15 PM	#20 (permalink)
e-monk All-Star Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,685 Rep Power: 3274359	Re: TWITTER: Griffin signs with Clippers for 5 years, $95M, opt out after year 4 I just feel so bad for the great city of los angeles because they dont have an nba team that they can really get behind, oh wait...

07-12-2012, 08:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
e-monk All-Star Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,685 Rep Power: 3274359	Re: TWITTER: Griffin signs with Clippers for 5 years, $95M, opt out after year 4 bye Chris it's like we never knew you (eg. basketball reasons)

07-12-2012, 10:28 PM	#23 (permalink)
NOFX22 Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 959 Rep Power: 1335300	Re: TWITTER: Griffin signs with Clippers for 5 years, $95M, opt out after year 4 I'm glad it wasn't the acl

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