NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Push For Cheap Blake Griffin Trade; Dwyane Wade, Jimmy Butler Welcome Clippers Star

By Mitch de Leon
Blake Griffin
Los Angeles Clippers Blake Griffin during a game against the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center in Washington on March 12, 2011. Keith Allison/Flickr CC

The Chicago Bulls slid from the Eastern Conference rankings following the problematic performances from NBA All-Star players Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo. Despite the inconsistency and disconnect threatening to take over the group, which was pretty much the same fear they shared during the Derrick Rose era, the Taj Gibson squad seems to be rallying to make sure that their NBA title shot does not slip away again this year. With this in mind, a Blake Griffin trade negotiation could be in the works.

One of the major factors experts believe to be affecting the Chicago Bulls is the age of the NBA team's players. Despite the remarkable comeback of former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and Sacramento Kings leader Rajon Rondo, the two veteran basketball players could no longer replicate the ferocity of their game during their heydays. In fact, even Jimmy Butler's age could be a problem when the Chicago Bulls gets confronted by younger stars such as Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis. Will the Blake Griffin age be a selling point in this potential deal?

Rumors are rife that the Los Angeles Clippers are seriously considering a Blake Griffin trade. The DeAndre Jordan squad, which previously held the top spot in the Western Conference, has now slid behind the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors. With the Blake Griffin age as a potential factor to get a valuable trade off with the Chicago Bulls, speculations point to Doc Rivers taking interest in the deal.

The chemistry of Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul has become even more powerful this NBA season. However, it appears that the Big 3 of the Los Angeles Clippers would need to be disbanded soon. Rumors indicate that the front office would be looking into using the three basketball players as valuable trading chips with a Blake Griffin trade presumably on top of the list. Moreover, experts think that an NBA trade with the 27-year-old star would prove to be a good move for the Los Angeles Clippers as this could push the other stars into action.

At the moment, there remains no official comment from any of the parties concerned regarding this NBA trade rumor. Right now, the Chicago Bulls are focused on putting their team back on track under the leadership of Jimmy Butler, Rajon Rondo and Dwayne Wade. With the surging performance of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference, it would be challenging for the Taj Gibson team to get back on top once again.

What do you think? Will a Blake Griffin trade fix the Chicago Bulls? Will the Los Angeles Clippers be open to getting veteran stars for the former top NBA draft pick?

  • ‘Wang Mingdao’s Diary’ reproduction highlights complexities of contemporary Chinese Christianity

    On December 9, the China Graduate School of Theology (中国神学研究院) hosted a public lecture titled “A Courageous Witness in the Times—Launch of Wang Mingdao (王明道)’s Diary.” The lecture, themed “Faith Patterns in Beijing’s Christian Churches Through the Lens of Wang Mingdao’s Diary,” featured Dr. Ni Buxiao (倪步晓), Associate Director and Assistant Professor at the Christian Faith and Chinese Culture Research Center of Alliance Bible Seminary (建道神学院), as the keynote speaker.

  • Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship

    Doulos Hope, the international floating book fair ship, has returned to Taiwan and is now docked at Kaohsiung Port, open to the public from December 18, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Originally built in 1991 and renovated in 2022, the ship features over 2,000 books on various topics, including faith, science, and art. It is operated by a diverse crew of 140 volunteers from 25 countries, offering services such as education, healthcare, and community outreach. The ship's mission is to spread hope and

  • Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies

    In the 2023-2024 academic year, New York-based Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) has seen significant development in expanding its ministry in theological education and mission outreach. They have promoted a series of new events and projects to explore different strategies that expand theological education for Chinese ministers. The following are some highlights from the 2023-2024 annual report:

  • Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems

    In a recent lecture to Chinese Christians, scholar Dr. Fenggang Yang (杨凤岗) gave an in-depth analysis of the historical evolution and contemporary significance of the modern legal system in Chinese society. He explored the tensions and integrations between traditional law and modern rule of law, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of China’s traditional legal system and emphasizing the role of foreign influences in introducing modern legal practices into Chinese society.

Top Stories