THE Portland Trail Blazers They really value Jerami Grant, and they should, because he’s one of the best power forwards in the league.
Frank Urbina, Editor of HoopsHype ranked among the top 30 power forwards in the NBA, and Grant came in at No. 13 on the list.
Portland Trail Blazers power forward Jerami Grant is another versatile player, a face-up big man who can shoot from the outside, hit shots off the dribble or handle the ball, drive and pressure the basket.
He’s a bit of a one-dimensional player on offense, in that if he touches the ball he’s usually looking to score, and he’s not a great rebounder either, but he did increase his three-point accuracy to 40.2 percent last season. He can also score off the dribble or post-up on fadeaways, giving him some variety in his shots that will continue to make him a coveted trade.
With Grant 30 years old and the Blazers far from playoff contention, rumors about his future will only intensify in 2024-25.
Players ranked ahead of Grant at his position are Miles Bridges (Charlotte Hornets), Kyle Kuzma (Washington Wizards), Aaron Gordon (Denver Nuggets), Evan Mobley (The Cleveland Cavaliers), Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies), Julius Randle (The New York Knicks), Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz), Karl-Anthony Towns (Memphis Grizzlies), Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers), Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic), Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks).
Given that Grant is one of the top 15 players in the league at his position and has four years left on his contract, the Blazers should demand top dollar when considering a trade. If they don’t get what they’re asking for, they shouldn’t hesitate to wait.
