Houston Rockets forward AJ Griffin is strongly considering stepping away from basketball, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported on Thursday.
Griffin, a former first-round pick in 2022, was traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Rockets this offseason. Now, Charania says the sides are “preparing for his departure from the game.”
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 02: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Dallas Mavericks drives against AJ Griffin #14 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on April 02, 2023 in Atlanta,… ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 02: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Dallas Mavericks drives against AJ Griffin #14 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on April 02, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Griffin is contemplating retirement.
