The Memphis Grizzlies trade for Jerami Grant of the Portland Trail Blazers is likely to go through before the upcoming season. The PT Blazers handed Jerami a huge contract as they wanted to pair him with Damian Lillard. But the latter requested a move to the Miami Heat and ended up joining the Milwaukee Bucks. The Trail Blazers are now expected to part ways with the forward as well. The Memphis Grizzlies have surfaced as one of the suitors for the player. Will the Grizzlies manage to add Jerami Grant to their roster?
The 29-year-old American basketball forward Jerami has played 48 games this season while averaging 21.8 points per game. He has also managed to chart 2.7 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game while shooting 40.6 percent from beyond the arc. The $160M wing gained interest from some teams in the previous transfer window as well. Will he finally get traded this time? Here is all the information you need about the Portland Trail Blazers’ Jerami Grant trade to the Memphis Grizzlies.
What would the Memphis Grizzlies trade for Jerami Grant?
The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to offer Luke Kennard, Brandon Clarke, and a 2025 first-round pick in exchange for the Portland Trail Blazers’ #9.
Lowest Rim FG% (min 100 FGA)
1. Scoot Henderson—47.9%
2. Shaedon Sharpe—54.2%
3. Trae Young—54.5%
4. Mathurin—54.6%
5. Rozier—54.7%
6. Pat Williams—55.3%
7. LaMelo—56.0%
8. Braun—56.4%
9. Jordan Clarkson—56.5%
10 Bogdan Bogdanovic—56.8%
11. Giddey—56.9%
12. Jerami Grant—57.5% pic.twitter.com/RCGPB9eYSF— NBA University (@NBA_University) February 20, 2024
Why would the Portland Trail Blazers trade-off Jerami Grant?
The Trail Blazers are expected to rebuild in the post-Damian Lillard era. They are likely to build their core around Shaedon Sharpe and Scoot Henderson. They do not necessarily need an expensive contract on their roster. Flipping Jerami for assets gives them a more salary cap and a draft pick along with two players.
Highest FG% on mid-range shots this season (minimum 120 FGA):
57.4 – Khris Middleton
51.1 – Michael Porter Jr
49.6 – Joel Embiid
49.4 – Kevin Durant
49.3 – Donovan Mitchell
49.1 – Dejounte Murray
48.5 – SGA
48.1 – Jerami Grant
48.0 – Cade Cunningham
47.9 – Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/Z78qkcp4g7— The Lead (@TheLeadSM) February 27, 2024
Why would the Memphis Grizzlies like to sign Jerami Grant?
The Memphis Grizzlies are 13th in the Western Conference with a 20-37 record this season. They would fancy landing a star who can help them do better in the upcoming season. They have built an expensive young core, and adding Jerami to the mix might be the last nail in the coffin.
Will the Grizzlies win the championship anytime soon? We’ll keep you updated.
