Clippers All-Star forward Blake Griffin needs surgery to remove a staph infection in his right elbow, and coach Doc Rivers said Sunday it ''could be awhile'' before he returns. Spencer Hawes started in Griffin's place. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard will take Griffin's roster spot in next Sunday's All-Star game in New York. West coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors will pick who replaces Griffin in the starting lineup.