Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) will return from a two-game absence against Dallas on Sunday. The team has upgraded him to available after initially listing Grant as questionable for the game with a left knee sprain, which has bothered him for a bit. The Trail Blazers continue to roll with a thin lineup, so Grant should get plenty of usage in the contest. However, fantasy managers shouldn't get too excited, as Grant has struggled with his shooting early in the campaign. He's only nailed 38.3 percent of his efforts from the field, averaging 16.1 points in 32.3 minutes.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) is doubtful heading into Wednesday's game against the Pacers. The 30-year-old carried a questionable tag prior to Monday's matchup with the Grizzlies because of an illness. While he managed to suit up for that one, he eventually exited because of a sprained left knee. The Blazers are in trouble, with Donovan Clingan (knee) and Robert Williams III (concussion) already ruled out. To make matters worse, Scoot Henderson (back), Kris Murray (sternum), and Deandre Ayton (finger) are questionable. As a result, Deni Avdija could return to the starting lineup and automatically see his fantasy potential increase. Also, Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe could be in line for an uptick in production.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) won't return to Monday's meeting with the Grizzlies. He was on the injury report heading into this one because of an illness. However, the 30-year-old was cleared to suit up. Unfortunately, he was ruled out with a left knee injury, so he'll finish the night with 11 points and two steals. With that in mind, Grant will likely undergo further testing, and it's possible he appears on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. If he can't get on the floor, Toumani Camara could slide into the starting lineup.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (illness) is available ahead of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Grant has been dealing with a minor illness, but will play through it here. He figures to play his normal role in the rotation, so fantasy managers can get him back in there on Monday. The 30-year-old is averaging 16.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 33 minutes per game this season. He's coming off a solid 22-point outing during his last game and will hopefully be able to keep it going here.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (illness) will suit up for Friday's meeting with Houston. His status was initially thrown into doubt when he popped up on the injury report with an illness. However, the team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Grant will look to end a poor spell. He has scored only 31 points across the last three games. It's a matchup against a team that's ranked second in defensive efficiency, so fantasy managers shouldn't bank on Grant bouncing back on Friday.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. Grant was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. The Blazers are likely going to wait until closer to tip-off before making a final decision on his status. If he sits, Deni Avdija figures to see an increased role in the rotation. Avdija has been better lately as he's scored double digits in three of his last four games. The absence of Grant would make Avdija worth a look for Friday's slate.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant has been in trade rumors this summer, but he reportedly isn't keen on switching teams. According to Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer, Grant is enjoying the stability he's having in Portland. The 30-year-old has spent two seasons with the Trail Blazers, averaging 20.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists with 40.2 percent shooting from three-point range. Grant was signed to a five-year, $160 million extension last offseason. The Trail Blazers are reportedly seeking two first-round draft picks for Grant, who has mostly been linked with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Trail Blazers Expected To Move Either Jerami Grant Or Anfernee Simons
The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to make at least one big move before training camp opens. According to Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian, the team is looking to move either Jerami Grant or Anfernee Simons. "I would be surprised if Jerami (Grant) or Anfernee Simons, that one of the two is not moved," Fentress said in a conversation with Sactown Sports. "I was told that that's definitely the goal, that one of the two would probably be gone before training camp." Grant has already been in trade rumors, with Portland reportedly looking to get two first-round draft picks for him. He's been mainly linked with the Lakers. There should be no storage of interest in Anfernee Simons, either. He's posted back-to-back 20-point campaigns and is still only 25 years old.
According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Portland Trail Blazers are seeking two first-round picks in a potential trade involving forward Jerami Grant. The 2014 No. 39 overall pick finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 21.0 points and 3.5 rebounds while shooting a career-high 40.2% from deep. While many teams would love to acquire a player with numbers like that, possibilities are limited after Grant re-signed a five-year, $160 million contract last offseason. With that in mind, the 30-year-old has likely already played his final game in Portland. However, his fantasy outlook can go in multiple directions depending on where he lands heading into the 2024-25 campaign.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant has been linked with an exit from the team only one year into a five-year, $160 million contract extension. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports has noted that Grant is drawing interest from the Los Angeles Lakers. Grant was troubled by health issues for most of the 2023-24 campaign, featuring only 54 times for Portland. He shot a career-high 40.2 percent from deep to average 21.0 points. Grant also tied his career high with 2.8 assists while grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The 30-year-old would add size and scoring ability to the Lakers, but his large contract makes it difficult to acquire him.
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