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Blake Griffin: 5 potential landing spots in free agency

By Gerald Bourguet

Mar 30, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Clippers defeated the Suns 124-118. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 30, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Clippers defeated the Suns 124-118. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 24, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) battles for position with Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) and forward Darrell Arthur (00) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Denver Nuggets

Look, I get why a team like the Los Angeles Lakers might make more sense here. But unless Griffin really wants to get away from the Clippers but also really wants to stay in L.A., a team with a more promising young core like the Denver Nuggets would make more sense.

While the Lakers have Julius Randle, Larry Nance Jr. and Ivica Zubac to worry about developing in the frontcourt, Griffin could slide right into the Nuggets’ starting rotation alongside Nikola Jokic, giving Denver the best passing big man tandem in the NBA.

The Nuggets have the cap space to offer Griffin a max deal right off the bat, so if he’s looking for a fresh start but wants to remain the face of a franchise with a bright future, he could do worse than heading up to the Mile High City.

However, Denver has rarely been considered a premier free agency destination, rendering their path back to relevance through internal development and the trade market. Griffin joining the Nuggets would make them a playoff team, but he’s already had his fair share of first and second round playoff exits. If he’s taking a pay cut to leave the Clippers, why settle for a similar fate?

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