Blake Griffin has been sidelined for the past 3 weeks due to a staph infection and it was bad enough for him to skip the all-star game. According to Doc Rivers, Griffin is inching closer towards returning. In fact, we could see him on the court within the next week or so.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, who has been out the past three weeks after having a staph infection removed from his right elbow, has been running “full-tilt” and could be back by the end of the week, coach Doc Rivers said Monday.
“I know he’s running and sweating and going full-tilt now,” Rivers said. “That’s good. I’m not sure what that means, not being there, but I know he’s working, and that’s all you can hope for. It’s a good sign.”
When Rivers was asked if Griffin was able to return to basketball activities, he said, “Yeah, I think so — shooting.”
Rivers said he didn’t know when Griffin would be back. Asked if Sunday’s game against the Golden State Warriors was a possibility, which would be four weeks since Griffin was sidelined, Rivers said, “I guess it’s possible.”
H/T: ESPN
