Blake Griffin
Dec 16, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) is pressured by Miami Heat forward Josh McRoberts (4) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Clippers won 102-98. USA TODAY Sports / Steve Mitchell

Blake Griffin is in for a huge pay day this summer. And while the Los Angeles Clippers, the team that owns Griffin's Bird Rights, are in prime position to offer him the most lucrative possible contract, the All-Star forward isn't ruling out the possibility of joining the Los Angeles Lakers or the Boston Celtics, per reports.

While the Clippers could offer Griffin a five-year max contract north of US$180 million (AU$236 million), a rival suitor can present the athletic forward a four-year deal in excess of AU$150 million (AU$196 million). According to the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), Griffin stands to leave in excess of US$30 million (AU$39 million) on the table by deciding to take his talents elsewhere. However, Griffin stands to increase his off court earnings with a move to the Lakers or Celtics, the most storied franchises in the league.

In recent years, the Clippers Super Team comprising of Chris Paul, Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and J.J. Redick has underwhelmed in the playoffs, giving reason to believe that Los Angeles could be better off blowing up their team and starting afresh. With the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets playing elite basketball, the Clippers are barely viewed as a threat entering next month's playoffs. The likes of Paul, Griffin and Redick are all free agents this summer, and could potentially bolt in the offseason.

Blake Griffin free agency: Lakers, Celtics, Thunder are in play

According to Bleacher Report's King Ding, Griffin is viewing the Lakers, Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder as possible destinations in free agency. "That Griffin would also stay and reap the biggest payday he can seems likely, too—in theory. But more and more people around the league believe he would be open to a fresh start—perhaps with the Lakers or the Boston Celtics, who have coveted Griffin for years and would offer a new chance to win. The most intriguing fit might be if he were to go home to Oklahoma to join Russell Westbrook and the Thunder, but his interests in the entertainment industry make staying in Los Angeles a priority," Ding wrote in his report Sunday.

The Thunder don't have the salary-cap flexibility to offer Griffin a max-level contract. After signing the likes of Steven Adams and Victor Oladipo to extensions last year, the Thunder are already over the projected US$103 million (AU$135 million) salary cap for the 2017-18 season. OKC would have to possibility off load the contracts of Enes Kanter, Kyle Singler and Alex Abrines to make room for Griffin.

Last month, Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders reported that while Griffin and Paul are intrigued by the idea of a fresh start, both superstars would eventually re-sign with the Clippers due to the large sums of money involved. Griffin will first have to opt out of his US$21.37 million (AU$27.83 million) Player Option for the 2017-18 season before negotiating an extension with the Clippers. "Like teammate Chris Paul, Griffin’s next deal is all but done. One executive who tried to engage with the Clippers on a Griffin package got absolutely nowhere, saying it was not a conversation the Clippers were willing to have," Kyler wrote in his report.

Blake Griffin is averaging 21.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 5.0 assists in his seventh season in the NBA. Griffin has missed 21 games this season due to various injuries.