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Blake Griffin suffered a concussion after JaVale McGee elbowed him in the forehead

Griffin exited and will not return

Blake Griffin exited the Los Angeles Clippers’ Saturday matchup against the Golden State Warriors after JaVale McGee inadvertently elbowed Griffin in the forehead while he attempted to finish at the rim.

Griffin was later diagnosed with a concussion, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes, and did not return to the game.

The injury is another blow to Griffin, who has had setback after setback in each of the past four seasons.

More to come as this story develops.

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