Veteran big man Blake Griffin expected to sign with Nets?

The Nets need some more help at the rim after parting ways with Jarrett Allen in the Harden trade, so a Griffin signing would not come as a surprise. 

It's unclear what kind of deal Griffin will receive. However, the Nets can offer him more than the minimum salary if needed because they have the mid-level exception and a $5.7 million disabled player exception.

Griffin has not played since Feb. 12 because the Pistons were trying to trade him and wanted him to sit out to prevent injury. The 31-year-old is averaging 12.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game while shooting 36.5% from the field and 31.5% from deep.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, Boston Celtics, Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat were also interested in signing Griffin.