The Blake Griffin era in Detroit appears to be coming to an end.
Griffin and the Pistons are expected to work toward a contract buyout, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania and James Edwards III. Griffin hasn't played since Feb. 14, pausing his 2020-21 season as he waits to either be traded or sent to the buyout market. There have not been any reported trade suitors for Griffin as of Thursday, per Charania.
The likely buyout will end a difficult chapter in Griffin's career. The five-time All-NBA honoree averaged 24.5 points and 5.