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NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / September 30, 2024
Former First Round Pick Announces NBA Retirement
The NBA season is right around the corner and former Atlanta Hawks first-round pick AJ Griffin has announced his retirement from the league. The 21-year-old forward was the No.
Houston Rockets News / Duke Basketball Report / September 30, 2024
A.J. Griffin Leaves Basketball Behind For God 
An unusual but hardly surprising move Former Blue Devil AJ Griffin stepped away from basketball last week, and people could not believe anyone would do it.
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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29, 2024
Former NBA first-round pick reveals why he decided to retire at 21
AJ Griffin is apparently looking to pursue another career.
NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / September 29, 2024
2022 NBA 1st-Round Pick Officially Retires From Basketball
AJ Griffin had been seen as a player with a lot of potential after his rookie year with the Atlanta Hawks. The former Duke star was the 16th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / September 24, 2024
What Will Houston Do With Their Open Spot On 15-Man Roster, The Rockets Weighing Several Options
The Houston Rockets have an open roster spot following the buyout of AJ Griffin. Griffin received $250,000 of the $3.9 million he was due as part of the buyout.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 23, 2024
Should Rockets Consider Reunion With Former Forward?
The Houston Rockets have an extra roster spot to work with after AJ Griffin made the decision to step away from basketball. Could the club be in for a reunion with a former forward?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 22, 2024
Who Could the Rockets Bring in to Fill AJ Griffin's Spot?
The Houston Rockets and AJ Griffin agreed to a buyout Friday afternoon. Griffin was brough in via a draft day trade from the Atlanta Hawks. After a disappointing second season from Griffin, the Rockets were hoping for a return to his rookie season form.
NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / September 21, 2024
Chad Johnson Reacts To NBA Player Reportedly Retiring
AJ Griffin is coming off a season where he played 20 games for the Atlanta Hawks. The former Duke star averaged 2.4 points per contest in less than eight minutes of playing time.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / September 21, 2024
Report: Rockets' AJ Griffin leaving team, to be waived
Former first-round draft pick A.J. Griffin is walking away from the NBA and will be waived by the Houston Rockets, The Athletic reported. Per the outlet, the Rockets will buy out his contract, which was worth $3.9 million for the 2024-25 season.
Houston Rockets News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 21, 2024
Duke Basketball One-And-Done Bought Out in Houston
Last week, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that Houston Rockets forward and former one-year Duke basketball double-digit scorer AJ Griffin was "seriously
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / September 20, 2024
Rockets reach buyout with young forward facing uncertain future
Houston Rockets forward AJ Griffin has reached a buyout agreement with the team as he reevaluates his future in basketball.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 15, 2024
Rockets' AJ Griffin: Player Profile
Houston Rockets forward A.J. Griffin recently shocked the basketball world when it was reported that he is considering stepping away from basketball. But, without too much speculation on his potential retirement, who is Griffin as a player?
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 13, 2024
Rockets forward 'seriously considering' stepping away from sport
At just 21-years-old, the Rockets forward reportedly "is seriously considering stepping away from basketball."
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / September 12, 2024
This young Rockets forward 'seriously considering' leaving basketball
Houston Rockets forward AJ Griffin isn't sure whether he wants to continue balling.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / July 14, 2024
Summer League showcases Rockets’ embarrassment of young talent
The Rockets fell just short of a play-in berth last season. Their dominant Summer League team shows there’s a bevy of young reinforcements coming.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 12, 2024
A.J. Griffin Could Revive His Career With The Houston Rockets
Newly acquired Houston Rockets forward A.J. Griffin is set to play in his third NBA Summer League, starting tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Duke Blue Devil was acquired from the Atlanta Hawks via trade.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27, 2024
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / February 21, 2024
Hawks Assign AJ Griffin to the College Park Skyhawks
Two days before the Hawks return to the court, they have assigned second-year forward AJ Griffin to College Park. While he became a part of the rotation
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / December 28, 2023
2022 first-round pick returns to Hawks after eight-game absence
After being inactive for the past eight games due to personal reasons, second-year wing AJ Griffin is back with the Hawks and spoke to the media on Thursday.
Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / August 11, 2023
Hawks forward accuses Beyonce of 'promoting Satan'
AJ Griffin played for the Blue Devils in college. Now he's warning concert goers about the devil on social media.
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