Column: Blake Griffin's buyout from the Detroit Pistons marks the end of an era – Grand Valley Lanthorn
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March 5, 2021 marked an end of a severely mediocre era for Detroit Pistons basketball. Twelve-year forward Blake Griffin was bought out by the team as the Pistons were unable to find a trade partner. Three days later, Griffin signed with the Brooklyn Nets. He’ll now look to rejuvenate his career as a role player
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Blake Griffin: Detroit Pistons agree buyout with forward, NBA News
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Blake Griffin, Detroit Pistons agree to buyout, making him free agent
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Detroit Pistons reach buyout agreement with Blake Griffin
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Detroit Pistons reach buyout agreement with Blake Griffin
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Detroit Pistons reach buyout agreement with Blake Griffin
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It's official: Blake Griffin bought out by Detroit, will become free agent - NBC Sports
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Detroit Pistons Make Decision On Blake Griffin - The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World Today
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Column: Blake Griffin's buyout from the Detroit Pistons marks the end of an era – Grand Valley Lanthorn
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Blake Griffin, Detroit Pistons agree to buyout, making him free agent
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Zack Goodrow – Grand Valley Lanthorn
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NBA Insider Names Strong Contender To Land Blake Griffin - The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World Today
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Detroit Pistons Make Decision On Blake Griffin - The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World Today