Los Angeles Lakers: Reasons for and against signing Blake Griffin

The Los Angeles Lakers could have a potential new target on the free-agent market in former All-NBA forward, Blake Griffin.

After sitting out for several weeks as the team explored trade options, the Pistons are reportedly working on a buyout for Griffin, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Griffin becomes one of the most notable buyout players of all-time as a former all-star and All-NBA player.

Griffin had another season remaining on his deal but it was clear that he and the Pistons were at different points of their relationship. Griffin wanted to play for a contender, the Pistons want to develop their youth. With no team wanting to take on the contract, it makes sense to save some money with a buyout.

As title favorites, the Los Angeles Lakers are an intriguing destination for Blake Griffin.

Blake Griffin has played in Los Angeles before and perhaps he returns to the place that he knows so well to contend for a championship. Of course, there is always the possibility of him also returning to the Los Angeles Clippers, but will that happen after the team traded him following a jersey retirement?

Regardless, because of his name and the potential behind it most contending teams should be lining up for Griffin. It is rare that you get a chance to unlock this level of potential with a buyout signing.

But still, there are those that are for the Los Angeles Lakers potentially signing Blake Griffin and those that are against it. Let’s break down the argument from both sides to come to a final verdict of whether or not the Lakers should sign Griffin.