One NBA writer is proposing that the Atlanta Hawks acquire Jerami Grant from the Portland Trail Blazers in a blockbuster deal. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Hawks and Blazers.
Atlanta Hawks Receive: F Jerami Grant
Portland Trail Blazers Receive: F De’Andre Hunter, 2024 first-round pick (lottery-protected via Sacramento Kings)
“Grant would be the ideal forward to plug into a lineup with Trae Young given his length, defensive versatility and three-point shooting,” Swartz wrote in his NBA trade column. “The 29-year-old is coming off the best season of his career (20.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 40.1 percent from three on 5.7 attempts per game) and could slide into Collins’ old spot as the starting power forward. After finishing 22nd and 26th in defense the past two years, Atlanta should jump into the top half based on Grant’s presence alone.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Jerami Grant, Portland Trail Blazers, Atlanta Hawks Updates
Grant, who becomes trade eligible on January 15, is expected to become available before the 2024 trade deadline, according to rival league NBA executives who spoke with Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Grant signed a five-year, $160 million contract with Portland this offseason in free agency before Damian Lillard requested a trade.
The 29-year-old Grant finished the 2022-23 season with averages of 20.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He shot 47.5% from the field, 40.1% from beyond the arc and 81.3% from the free-throw line.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Jerami Grant, Portland Trail Blazers, Atlanta Hawks Updates
Grant has played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons and Blazers. He has career NBA averages of 12.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Grant will make $27.6 million this season.
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