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www.tmz.comBlake Griffin announced his retirement from the NBA in 2024 after 14 seasons, with subsequent reports confirming he did not play in the 2024-25 season and publicly concluding his career. Recent coverage through 2025 and 2026 notes focus on his post-retirement status and public appearances, rather than ongoing play, indicating he remains retired.[3][4][5][9]
Key points you might find useful:
- Retirement timing: Griffin first publicly retired in April 2024; subsequent updates in 2025 reaffirmed the decision.[4][5]
- Career highlights: No. 1 overall pick in 2009, six-time All-Star, notable Lob City era with the Clippers, plus stints with the Pistons, Nets, and Celtics.[4]
- Current status: As of early 2026, reports emphasize he is retired and exploring life beyond NBA basketball; no credible reports of a return to play have emerged.[9][3]
If you’d like, I can pull a few recent, reputable articles and summarize any new developments with citations.