Clippers’ Blake Griffin injures hand in altercation on road

“I am working with the team on a resolution and getting back in the game as soon as possible”.

Sources previously told ESPN’s Michael Eaves that Griffin hit Matias Testi, the team’s assistant equipment manager, during an argument during the team’s road trip to Toronto on Saturday.

Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin is in hot water after details of his hand injury surfaced online and with the team committing to make an investigation and possibly punish Griffin or others involved. The NBA and the Clippers are investigating the matter to gain more clarity about the sequence of events. “At the conclusion of the investigation, appropriate action will be taken”, the Clippers organization said in an official statement. HollywoodLife.com has the EXCLUSIVE scoop that Blake’s “burned a bridge” with the Clippers and they’re considering trading him!

Still, Clippers head coach Doc Rivers didn’t seemed too pleased with the ordeal.

This is the second time in the last 16 months that Griffin has been involved in an off-court physical incident.

The issue of Griffin’s hand was already a problem because after initial reports of a simple hand injury became “suspected broken hand”, the lingering concern of when he’ll be back only increases. He said he talked to the players Monday about their responsibility once they decide to play in the league and how they need to conduct themselves a certain way.

“With Blake out, we’ve had this mode of trying to win every game and that’s how we have to continue to play”, Rivers said. Griffin was traveling with the Clippers but was sent home after the team incident.3.

Griffin apologized via Twitter on Tuesday night. The misdemeanour battery case later was dropped after prosecutors said there was insufficient evidence.

Recovery time from the injury is approximately four to six weeks, the team said.

On the next few weeks the winning teams Clippers face include the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks on the road, the Chicago Bulls at home, and then the Orlando Magic, Miami Heat and Boston Celtics on the road again.

Now in his fifth season, the 26-year-old Griffin is averaging a team-leading 23.2 points in 30 games, to go along with 8.7 rebounds and five assists.