Blake Griffin is close to returning to the Los Angeles Clippers roster in the coming days. After a successful knee surgery last month, team management is saying that he is practicing with the Clippers and maybe will be back next week. But, latest news are saying that trade rumors welcome him on his return and he'll be likely heads to the Boston Celtics as trade deadline nears.

The Celtics are said to be not done searching for able superstars that could augment their roster. Celtics general manager Danny Ainge earlier stated that if there's a plausible deal that offering great talents, they will go for it if that will make them a contender. And it seems that Griffin is an ideal target for them since latest buzz are saying that he could be available for trade.

According to Forbes, Blake Griffin could be one of the rumored players that could be dealt before the trade deadline. The Clippers is said to be worry that the five-time All-Star will not re-sign with the team and choose to become a free agent this summer. With this notion, many believed that the Clippers should prepare if ever Griffin will not be back with the team next season.

Aside from that impending scenario, it also makes sense for the Clippers to trade Griffin right now while he still healthy and at a high-value. The report also says that the team is playing well when he is not in the court and much better off without him. One report is now saying that the Boston Celtics could be a potential trade partner for them.

According to FOXSports, the Celtics have many tradeable assets at their disposal that they can tender as trade offers to the Los Angeles Clippers for Blake Griffin. Boston could offer a variety of package that includes Avery Bradley, Jae Crowder, Jonas Jerebko and Kelly Olynyk. They can also add the two first-round draft pick from Brooklyn to sweeten up the pot for the Clippers.

If ever the trade pushes thru, the Celtics will surely be a contender and will immediately be a team that can give a good fight to powerhouse teams like the defending champ Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. And playing Griffin and Al Horford at the same time will be a potent frontcourt duo for the Celtics.

However, the rumored trade between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers involving Blake Griffin is still speculation as none of the teams involved have commented on this. But expect that many trade rumors will still float as the trade deadline is fast approaching.

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