The Sacramento Kings trade for Jerami Grant of the Portland Trail Blazers is likely to go through before the trade deadline. The Trail Blazers extended Jerami because they wanted him to pair with their star point guard Damian Lillard. But Damian requested a trade and joined the Milwaukee Bucks. The PT Blazers are now looking for suitors for their forward Jerami. The Sacramento Kings have been in the win-now mode. They are set to make it to the playoffs and would fancy strengthening their squad before February 8. Will they make a move for the Portland Trail Blazers’ Jerami Grant?
The 29-year-old American basketball forward Jerami has played 42 games this season while averaging 21.3 points per game. He has also managed to chart 2.5 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game while shooting 40.5 percent from beyond the arc. The PT Blazers have been looking for suitors for him throughout the trade window. Will their hunt finally end? Here is all the information you need about the Portland Trail Blazers’ Jerami Grant trade to the Sacramento Kings.
What would the Sacramento Kings trade for Jerami Grant?
The Sacramento Kings are expected to offer Harrison Barnes, Trey Lyles, and a lottery-protected 2026 first-round pick in exchange for the Portland Trail Blazers’ #9.
“If Miami makes a move, it seems like a big wing is the main priority…Jerami Grant is the one guy who makes sense, as he has a similar contract to Herro & can bring comparable scoring & shooting efficiency while filling that defensive side need. Having a logjam of young guards… pic.twitter.com/lnSDm1SpsK
— Dru (@dru_star) February 3, 2024
Why would the Portland Trail Blazers trade-off Jerami Grant?
The Trail Blazers are going to rebuild, and they would like to dump off their expensive contracts. Not only Jerami Malcolm Brogdon has been put on the trade block as well. The first season after the Damian Lillard trade hasn’t turned out well for the PT Blazers.
Jerami Grant beats the shot clock with the TOUGH fader over Dame 🤧 pic.twitter.com/97ZJymfbZp
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 1, 2024
Why would the Sacramento Kings like to sign Jerami Grant?
The Sacramento Kings failed to reach the playoffs for 16 consecutive seasons before they broke the curse last year. They are set to make it to the playoffs yet again this time. They would like to add a wing that can guard multiple positions, and Jerami fits the bill.
How far will the Sacramento Kings go this season? We’ll keep you updated.
