Shams Charania: Rockets are waiving AJ Griffin via contract buyout, as he is expected to step away from basketball at 21 years old after two NBA seasons, sources said.
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Former first round pick AJ Griffin’s contract was bought out by the Houston Rockets Friday.
The 21-year-old is now considering stepping away from the game of basketball. spr.ly/6011oXk3c – 7:51 PM
Former first round pick AJ Griffin’s contract was bought out by the Houston Rockets Friday.
The 21-year-old is now considering stepping away from the game of basketball. spr.ly/6011oXk3c – 7:51 PM
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The Rockets are waiving AJ Griffin via contract buyout, per @ShamsCharania.
Griffin is expected to step away from basketball at 21 years old after two NBA seasons. pic.x.com/sikui5swfe – 5:38 PM
The Rockets are waiving AJ Griffin via contract buyout, per @ShamsCharania.
Griffin is expected to step away from basketball at 21 years old after two NBA seasons. pic.x.com/sikui5swfe – 5:38 PM
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The Rockets have agreed to a contract buyout with AJ Griffin, per @Jonathan_Feigen (houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets…).
The 21-year-old is considering retirement after being traded earlier this offseason. pic.x.com/dm6up023ae – 5:14 PM
The Rockets have agreed to a contract buyout with AJ Griffin, per @Jonathan_Feigen (houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets…).
The 21-year-old is considering retirement after being traded earlier this offseason. pic.x.com/dm6up023ae – 5:14 PM
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Following the conclusion of summer league, Griffin and other teammates took part in voluntary workouts at the new practice facility, but as training camp edged closer, Griffin’s appearances — and communication with the organization — diminished. Griffin’s sudden decision is one that the Rockets didn’t anticipate upon trading for him, but understand that his personal life takes priority and have offered their support. As of now, the franchise has no immediate plans to fill the roster spot, a team source said. -via New York Times / September 20, 2024
In a surprising turn of events with less than two weeks to go until training camps open around the NBA, 21-year-old Houston Rockets forward A.J. Griffin is stepping away from basketball. He will subsequently be waived by the franchise via contract buyout, giving up a significant portion of the $3.9 million he was owed for the upcoming 2024-25 season, per a team source. -via New York Times / September 20, 2024
The buyout was worth $250,000, according to the person familiar with the details. -via Houston Chronicle / September 20, 2024
