The Portland Trail Blazers value Jerami Grant highly, and they should, as he is one of the best power forwards in the league.
HoopsHype writer Frank Urbina ranked the 30 best power forwards in the NBA and Grant came in at number 13 on the list.
Portland Trail Blazers power forward Jerami Grant is another versatile player, a big man who can shoot from the outside, handle the ball, dribble, and apply pressure to the basket.
He’s a bit of a one-dimensional player on offense because when he touches the ball, he’s usually just looking to score. He’s also not a great rebounder, but last season he increased his three-point accuracy to 40.2 percent. He can also score off the dribble or through post-ups on fadeaways, giving him some variety in his shots that will continue to make him a coveted trade asset.
Grant may be 30 years old, but the Blazers are nowhere near a chance of a playoff spot, so rumors about his future will only heat up in the 2024-25 season.
The following players are ranked ahead of Grant in his position: Miles Bridges (Charlotte Hornets), Kyle Kuzma (Washington Wizards), Aaron Gordon (Denver Nuggets), Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers), Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies), Julius Randle (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 a top-15 player in the entire league at his position and has four years left on his contract, the Blazers should demand top dollar if they want to trade him to another team. If they don’t get what they’re asking for, they shouldn’t mind waiting.
