Early Predictions For Where Top 2017 NBA Free Agents Will Sign

3. Blake Griffin, PF, Los Angeles Clippers (Player Option)

Where he will sign: Boston Celtics

As I’ve already mentioned, the Clippers’ championship window is quickly closing. Their roster isn’t getting any younger, they don’t have many draft assets, and their depth can be underwhelming at times.

That’s part of the reason why Blake Griffin could actually take his talents elsewhere this offseason.

The other part is that Los Angeles already tried to trade him. There were nonstop rumblings leading up to the trade deadline that Griffin could be had for the right price.

Although a swap never came to fruition, the Celtics were believed to have made a serious push for the uber-athletic big man.

Now that they can get him for nothing, Boston should be all in on signing Griffin once he’s declined his player option. They can make the cap space necessary to get him under contract, and he’d be a tremendous addition to their lineup.

Especially with Amir Johnson and Jonas Jerebko set to be free agents, the Celtics could also use more firepower in the front court.

With Griffin at power forward and Al Horford manning the 5 spot, the Celtics would be nearly unstoppable. I would also imagine Isaiah Thomas would love throwing alley-ops to the former No. 1 overall pick.

Considering the alleged interest from both sides and the Clippers’ waning chances of winning a ring, this just makes too much sense.