Report: Blake Griffin was advised to let small fracture in back heal

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Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Clippers

Remember last week when we reported that Blake Griffin removed himself from Team USA’s national team that was to compete in the FIBA World Cup? At the time, Griffin said he wanted to focus on the upcoming season with the Clippers.

Well, ESPN.com – citing sources – on Monday reported that Griffin was actually advised by doctors to avoid international competition during the summer so he can give a small fracture in his back more time to heal ahead of the 2014-15 NBA campaign.

 

Blake Griffin pulls himself off Team USA to concentrate on upcoming season

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Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Clippers

Power forward Blake Griffin on Thursday announced he is pulling himself off Team USA and will not play with the national team this summer. He was one of 19 players selected to the roster; the USA World Cup team will be chosen from that roster.

“I appreciate the invitation to play for Team USA this summer,” Griffin said. “It is a special opportunity any time you have a chance to represent your country, and I was honored to be included. However, right now I want to focus and dedicate 100 percent of my energy on improving and preparing for the upcoming season with the Clippers.”

 

 

Full copy of Donald Sterling’s civil lawsuit against NBA, Shelly Sterling

Embattled Clippers owner Donald Sterling filed a civil lawsuit against the NBA and his wife Shelly on Tuesday, alleging fraud and asserting himself as the sole shareholder in the team he has owned since 1981.

Donald had already filed a federal lawsuit against the league in June seeking antitrust damages, and is currently embroiled in a probate trial with Shelly Sterling that could decide whether or not she had the right to sell the team for $2 billion.

Below is a full copy of the latest lawsuit:

Donald Sterling's civil lawsuit against the NBA and Shelly Sterling by thejackwang