Atlanta Hawks forward AJ Griffin (14) shoots between Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) and guard Buddy Hield (7) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Indianapolis, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (Michael Conroy, Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
The Houston Rockets are trading their only pick remaining in the 2024 draft for third-year guard A.J. Griffin, a league source confirmed to KPRC 2 Sports. The Atlanta Hawks will receive the 44th overall pick.
Griffin was the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and had a solid amount of playing time his rookie season, averaging 19.5 minutes per game in 72 games and 12 starts. Griffin missed much of the 2023-24 season with leg injuries, playing in just 20 games.
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The 20-year-old from Duke has a career average of 7.5 points per game.
