NBA Free Agency: Celtics, Blake Griffin reportedly struggling to schedule meeting

The Celtics are also making plays for both Paul George and Gordon Hayward

Ever since Blake Griffin was ruled out of the playoffs during the middle of the Los Angeles Clippers' first-round series against the Utah Jazz, which they lost in seven games, the question about what he would decide to do in the summer was one of the most interesting topics when thinking about this summer's free agency period. 

Since Chris Paul moved on to join the Houston Rockets, however, the discussion has only become more fascinating, as there are valid reasons to believe it could either increase or decrease his chances of staying in Los Angeles. Does he want to stay in Los Angeles, where he's played his whole career, and now be the main man? Or will he see Paul leaving as the end of an era and opt for a change of scenery? 

Adding to the intrigue, is the recent report that Griffin could be sidelined until December due to the toe injury that knocked him out of the playoffs. 

Of course, no one knows what Griffin will decide, which is what makes thinking about the multiple options so interesting. One thing that is known, however, is that multiple teams will be after Griffin, with the Phoenix Suns reportedly set to get one of the first meetings. 

As for the Boston Celtics, who are expected to be involved in the sweepstakes, they are not finding it so easy to get in the room with Griffin. According to a report from Jay King, the Celtics are having trouble scheduling a meeting with the star forward. Via MassLive: 

The Boston Celtics have had a tricky time nailing down a meeting with free agent Blake Griffin because of clashing priorities, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. 

The source told MassLive.com Friday afternoon that Griffin is said to prefer exploring his options early in the free agency period. That has made things difficult with the Celtics, who have other priorities, like the pursuit of Gordon Hayward and potentially a trade for Paul George. 

It's still likely that the Celtics and Griffin will sit down together at some point over the next few days. However, there is always the possibility that Griffin could make a decision before Danny Ainge and Co. get their chance to make a visit.