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#2 Blake Griffin says he is staying with the Pistons

Blake Griffin joined the Motor City outfit in a mega trade last season

Ahead of the trade deadline Blake Griffin has been linked with a trade to teams such as the Dallas Mavericks, however, the Detroit News is reporting that Griffin has rebuked any doubts over his future:

Myself or my agent or my people haven’t said anything. I heard that (rumor) buzzing around a little bit, but you have to consider the source on some of those things. I am happy here and, of course, I’m frustrated. You should be frustrated if you’re not frustrated, what are you doing playing basketball? Like Tom (Pistons owner), I still believe in this team and we can turn this around and rattle off a couple wins. - Blake Griffin

Griffin joined the Pistons prior to the 2018 trade deadline, and so far this season the 5-time All-Star is averaging an impressive 26.3 points, 8.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game.