JUST IN: Blake Griffin to Detroit Pistons trade details revealed

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When it comes to Detroit Pistons basketball, things have been pretty boring for some time now. After losing eight games in a row, the Pistons now sit at 22-26 which places them in 9th place in the Eastern Conference, 2.5 games behind the Philadelphia 76ers for the No. 8 seed.

But on Monday night, the Pistons traded for 5-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin and the fan reaction was overwhelming, some who were very excited about the move and some who felt the Pistons got the short end of the stick.

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Here are the full details of the trade:

Pistons Get: Blake Griffin, center Willie Reed, and forward Brice Johnson

Clippers Get: Avery Bradley, Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic, a future protected first-round draft choice (picks 1-4 protected), and a future second-round draft choice.

Pistons owner Tom Gores insists the move is all about winning basketball games.

From Detroit Pistons:

“We are serious about winning, and this is a major move to improve our team,” said Pistons owner Tom Gores. “Blake Griffin is one of the NBA’s elite players, and when you get an opportunity to add that kind of talent, you take it. The move is not without risk. We gave up a lot to get him, including Tobias Harris — one of the hardest working, highest-character players I know — and two high quality young men in Avery Bradley and Boban Marjanovic. But we are very excited to bring Blake Griffin to Detroit. He is a great fit for our team and will bring a combination of toughness and athleticism that will elevate our team and excite our fans.”

Team President and head coach Stan Van Gundy also commented on the trio of players coming to Detroit and wished the players heading to Los Angeles, good luck.

“We’re pleased to welcome Blake Griffin, Willie Reed and Brice Johnson to the Detroit Pistons,” said President and Head Coach Stan Van Gundy. “Blake has been an All-NBA performer, he’s a five-time all-star and a player that commands attention wherever he is on the floor. His presence will help us offensively and his size gives us another rebounder and weapon in the paint. Willie Reed and Brice Johnson are two young players that give us size and depth. On the flip side, I thank Avery Bradley, Tobias Harris and Boban Marjanovic for their efforts and with them the best moving forward.”

Griffin has played in 33 games this season for the Clippers and has averaged 22.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in 34.5 minutes per contest.

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