May 8, 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers small forward Danny Granger (33) points to the crowd after game five in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeated Orlando 105-87. Mandatory Credit: Michael Hickey-USA TODAY Sports

Alongside Arron Afflalo, the Los Angeles Clippers have shown an interest in Indiana Pacers small forward Danny Granger according to Sam Amick of USA Today Sports:

The Clippers’ lack of willingness to give up third-year point guard Eric Bledsoe could be a dealbreaker. They fear that they would be compromising their future by giving him up and are currently contemplating using him in a sign-and-trade that could involve forward Blake Griffin and land Lakers and free-agent-to-be Dwight Howard. Other players who are the Clippers’ radar as possible upgrades by way of a trade involving Bledsoe include Orlando Magic guard Arron Afflalo and Indiana small forward Danny Granger.

Danny Granger would fit the Los Angeles Clippers perfectly. He has the ability so spread the floor and has been a decent scorer since entering the league averaging 21.6 points per game since becoming the full time starter in 2007. The obvious problem is the knee injury that kept Granger out for most of the 2012-13 and the entire playoffs. It should also be noted that going into the 2013-14 NBA season, Granger’s five-year extension signed in 2008 will finally be expiring. That’s $14 million off the books giving the Clips a chance to sign a big name free agent the following summer.

Apr 27, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Eric Bledsoe (12) brings the ball up court during game four of the first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum. Memphis won 104-83. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports

Current Boston Celtics head Doc Rivers has to told Los Angeles Clippers management to hold on to Eric Bledsoe as he would like to coach him next season in a Clipper uniform according to sources. The blockbuster trade has hit a impasse due to Danny Ainge wanting to much for a one-year supply of Kevin Garnett. If the Clippers include Bledsoe the deal is likely done.

Here’s the report from Yahoo! Sports Adrian Wojnarowski:

Boston general manager Danny Ainge has requested Bledsoe and a second first-round pick, but all involved believe that Bledsoe’s inclusion into the package would get a deal done. Rivers has delivered word to Clippers management that they shouldn’t include Bledsoe into a package for him because he wants to coach him in Los Angeles, sources said.

Bledsoe had been in Celtics-Clippers discussions until Saturday morning, league sources tell Y! Boston won’t do deal without him.

via Celtics-Clippers talks to send Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett to L.A. stall

Bledsoe will be a restricted free agent in 2014 and it will be difficult to pay him a market value with Chris Paul on the roster.