The Hawks are trading Griffin to the Rockets in exchange for the No. 44 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. After being a first-round pick by Atlanta in the 2022 NBA Draft, Griffin saw a minimal role in his second season with the team. In 2023-24, the 20-year-old forward averaged 2.4 points in 8.6 minutes across 20 bench appearances in the regular season. as he spent much of the season out with an ankle injury or in the G League. Trading Griffin was likely done to make room in the forward rotation after the Hawks drafted Zaccharie Risacher No. 1 overall, but there is no guarantee for minutes in Houston either.
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2023-24 Season Stats
AJ Griffin Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL7.51.90.80.20.5Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 20 0 8.6 2.4 0.9 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.4 0 0 0.5 2.0 25.6% 0.4 1.2 34.8% 0.9 3.1 29.0% 0.1 0.1 100.0% 0.1 0.8 0.3 0.6 -51 38.2% 2022-23 72 12 19.5 8.9 2.1 1.0 0.2 0.6 0.6 0 0 1.4 3.6 39.0% 2.0 3.8 53.6% 3.4 7.4 46.5% 0.6 0.7 89.4% 0.5 1.6 1.2 1.7 +63 57.7% Career 921217.17.51.90.80.20.50.5001.23.237.2%1.73.252.2%2.96.544.7%0.50.589.8%0.41.41.01.6+1255.7%
AJ Griffin
Season Stats
Previous Game (@ IND 4/14)
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2023-24 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF208.62.40.90.30.40.32023-24 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB0.90.80.12023-24 Defensive
BLKSTL0.10.12023-24 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%29.0%34.8%25.6%100.0%38.2%2023-24 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-510.600
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Game Log
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DateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/20L 120-106185000113133.3%2150.0%5240.0%000.0%000.0+01150.0%10/16L 116-1122015220114375.0%6350.0%10660.0%000.0%112.0+811475.0%10/14W 110-10520351040700.0%2150.0%9111.1%11100.0%050.0-11415.9%10/12W 103-102175120015120.0%2150.0%7228.6%000.0%012.0+91035.7%10/10W 108-1072311200014125.0%6350.0%10440.0%22100.0%110.0-142550.6%
Preseason Totals 20.27.82.01.00.01.20.84.61.226.1%3.61.850.0%8.23.036.6%0.60.6100.0%0.41.61.3+21.26.446.1% -
DateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%4/14L 157-11519800101500.0%9444.4%14428.6%000.0%000.0-170228.6%4/12L 109-1061834100111100.0%200.0%3133.3%000.0%041.0-60450.0%1/30W 138-1221010000000.0%100.0%100.0%000.0%010.0+1000.0%1/24L 134-1121000000200.0%000.0%200.0%000.0%000.0-4020.0%1/20L 116-953200000100.0%11100.0%2150.0%000.0%000.0+30150.0%1/13L 127-994010000100.0%000.0%100.0%000.0%010.0+1000.0%1/12L 126-1083200100100.0%11100.0%2150.0%000.0%000.0+20250.0%1/5L 150-11673000023133.3%000.0%3133.3%000.0%000.0-20150.0%12/11L 129-1229021000100.0%000.0%100.0%000.0%020.0+1110.0%11/28L 128-10515010000400.0%400.0%800.0%000.0%100.0-21100.0%11/26L 113-10312041000300.0%200.0%500.0%000.0%040.0+7000.0%11/25W 136-10866000003266.7%000.0%3266.7%000.0%000.0-405100.0%11/22W 147-1453000000000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0+10000.0%11/14W 126-12085000003133.3%000.0%3133.3%22100.0%000.0+12264.4%11/9W 120-11910200002100.0%11100.0%2150.0%000.0%000.0-111250.0%11/1W 130-12111000000200.0%000.0%200.0%000.0%000.0-14020.0%10/30W 127-113630100011100.0%000.0%11100.0%000.0%000.0-804150.0%10/29W 127-110961101122100.0%100.0%3266.7%000.0%101.0-707100.0%10/27L 126-12086200004250.0%000.0%4250.0%000.0%020.0-40675.0%10/25L 116-1109220001100.0%11100.0%2150.0%000.0%020.0+21150.0%
Regular Season Totals 8.52.40.90.30.10.10.42.00.525.6%1.20.434.8%3.10.929.0%0.10.1100.0%0.10.80.6-510.31.238.2%
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Dealt to Houston
The Hawks are trading Griffin to the Rockets in exchange for the No. 44 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. After being a first-round pick by Atlanta in the 2022 NBA Draft, Griffin saw a minimal role in his second season with the team. In 2023-24, the 20-year-old forward averaged 2.4 points in 8.6 minutes across 20 bench appearances in the regular season. as he spent much of the season out with an ankle injury or in the G League. Trading Griffin was likely done to make room in the forward rotation after the Hawks drafted Zaccharie Risacher No. 1 overall, but there is no guarantee for minutes in Houston either.
Nets three points in return
Griffin (ankle) scored three points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and added four rebounds and one assist across 18 minutes in Friday's 109-106 loss to the Timberwolves. Griffin made his first appearance for Atlanta since the All-Star break and his first at any level since March 5, when he suited up for the G League's College Park Skyhawks. The second-year wing missed over five weeks with a right ankle sprain, but he was able to make it back for the Hawks' penultimate game of the regular season. With the Hawks announcing Thursday that Jalen Johnson will miss at least three weeks with a Grade 2 ankle sprain, Griffin could retain a spot in the rotation heading into Sunday's game at Indiana, as well as for the duration of the Hawks' run in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament.
Good to go against Minnesota
Griffin (ankle) is available for Friday's game versus the Timberwolves, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. Griffin has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing a lengthy period with a right ankle sprain. However, the 20-year-old forward is unlikely to be a significant factor in Atlanta's rotation.
Deemed questionable for Friday
Griffin (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against Minnesota, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Griffin hasn't played since he suited up for the G League's College Park Skyhawks in early March, but it's encouraging to see him questionable for Friday's matchup. Even if he's cleared to return for the penultimate game of the regular season, it seems unlikely that he'll see much playing time.
Remains out Wednesday
Griffin (ankle) won't be available for Wednesday's game against the Hornets. Griffin hasn't played since March 5 -- when he suited up for the G League's College Park Skyhawks -- due to a right ankle sprain. He had been scheduled to be re-evaluated this week, but the Hawks have yet to provide an update on his status.
Out another week
Griffin (ankle) will be re-evaluated in 7-to-10 days. This rules Griffin out until at least April 9 against the Heat. Griffin hasn't been able to crack the rotation this season, so his status won't matter much in fantasy hoops.
Out again
Griffin (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. Griffin will remain out of the lineup due to a right ankle sprain. He remains without a clear timetable for his return.
Ruled out for Saturday
Griffin (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks. Griffin was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain last week and is in the midst of the timeframe in which the Hawks said he'd be re-evaluated. However, he'll be forced to miss another game Saturday, while his next chance to suit up will be Monday against Chicago.
Diagnosed with ankle sprain
The Hawks announced Thursday that Bufkin has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days. Griffin hasn't played since Jan. 30 due to a contusion to his lower right leg that has recently been diagnosed as an ankle sprain. His continued absence won't affect Atlanta's rotation.