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Celtics make Blake Griffin addition following Robert Williams’ injury woes

Originally posted on ClutchPoints | By Jedd Pagaduan | Last updated 9/30/22

The Boston Celtics franchise has been in a bit of a pickle as of late. Nonetheless, they remain as one of the best teams in the NBA following a surprise run to the 2022 NBA Finals. But following the latest injury to Robert Williams III, reinforcements are needed. And help is coming in the form of six-time All-Star Blake Griffin.

Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Celtics are signing Griffin to a fully guaranteed one-year deal.

Free agent Blake Griffin has agreed to a one-year, fully guaranteed deal with the Boston Celtics, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 30, 2022

Blake Griffin, who saw his role get yanked around with the Brooklyn Nets last season, averaged 6.4 points and 4.1 rebounds in 56 games (24 starts) last season. While his best days are behind him, he can still be a solid contributor off the bench as a high-IQ player who can make life easier for Jayson Tatum and company.

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