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          How Blake Griffin's injury hurts Clippers and his future

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          • Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterDec 20, 2016, 04:00 PM ET
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            • Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
            • Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
            • Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
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          The Los Angeles Clippers announced on Monday that forward Blake Griffin will undergo a "routine arthroscopic procedure ... to remove loose bodies from his right knee." Griffin is expected to miss three to six weeks, returning in January.