Zombie Official Jerami Grant trade rumors/ideas thread

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So I actually like Jerami Grant quite a bit, since Syracuse days... I used to swear up and down that Aaron Gordon wasnt that much better than Jerami which was a 200-iq call if i do say so myself because Gordon was a top5 lock and Jerami was often projected in the 2nd rd.. The idea that Jerami wasnt 1st rd quality was something I'd argue with anyone bigtime.. I'm from New York n saw enough of him at syracuse.but enough history.

Not in a huge rush to trade Grant, but if there's gonna be rebounding issues then to me Grant is a player I'd look to possibly trade before I would Jrue..

The thing is also the draft pick does hold some weight in this equation I do think.. maybe.. but theres a lottery protection on it and everything so, lot to unpack with everything far as future dominos falling this season for the blazers..

Well for me... I kinda feel like a PF such as Alex Sarr in the draft, who's 7'1" and shoots 3's n moves like a real PF, could be quite a nice pickup for this type of roster.. But when I think of outlooks like that, having Grant stick around here til he's ready seems viable ---- UNLESS the rebounding is an issue.
 
Portland HAS TO SPEND MONEY. Can't have a roster of rookies and min salary players. Grant is a vet. If he is good being the leader of young men, great. Portland needs a couple grizzled vets to get in the ear of young guys. Remember, it is hard to develop one rookie at a time. Portland is trying to develop two basically. Yes, Sharpe is in his second season but is needing lots of developing. Adding another young vet in the front court would be great, like Ayton, but they need a player or two that are 30+ in my opinion. And Jrue is not the one. He is too valuable of an asset and needs to be maximized.
 
Natebishop3 said:
I'm gonna throw out a blockbuster.

(In a world where Jrue isn't immediately traded)

Jrue and Grant to Brooklyn for Simmons/Cam Johnson and picks.
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Add in Clowney and Whitehead and I'm listening. It sounds like Brooklyn views Simmons as a bit of a negative asset, so lets take advantage.
 
BIG Q said:
Portland HAS TO SPEND MONEY. Can't have a roster of rookies and min salary players. Grant is a vet. If he is good being the leader of young men, great. Portland needs a couple grizzled vets to get in the ear of young guys. Remember, it is hard to develop one rookie at a time. Portland is trying to develop two basically. Yes, Sharpe is in his second season but is needing lots of developing. Adding another young vet in the front court would be great, like Ayton, but they need a player or two that are 30+ in my opinion. And Jrue is not the one. He is too valuable of an asset and needs to be maximized.
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I agree on the veteran part, but it doesn't have to be a highly-paid player. I remember Dame being asked who his biggest player influence was as a pro and he responded "Earl Watson". That's because he showed him how to be a pro. How to prepare for games. How to watch film. If you're an actual contributor, too often you're caught up in your own game to worry about the rooks.
 
blazerfan11 said:
Scoot and Sharpe have obviously not reached their prime, but they are ready to win NOW.

Watch Sharpe at the end of the game in Minnesota. How is any player expected to do better than this?

Dribbling past defenders and going right at Rudy Gobert.

I would easily take Sharpe right now over Dame in this situation. Sharpe's length, jumping ability, and slitheriness are just better. His finishing ability is already excellent.

I don't understand why the Blazers would not want to give Scoot, Sharpe, Ayton, and Grant a
good shot right now.

Video is cued up to the end of the game.

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Man when, not if, Sharpe tightens up his handle, look out league. With a rather poor handle he absolutely tore up Minnesota despite being the focal point for them on defense (they even had a Taco Bell keys to the game saying this!). Sharpe has unlimited potential and will be unlocked next to Scoot. He has to start, and close.
 
I'm going to keep an eye:

Nets
Kings
Pelicans
Mavs
Knicks

I don't think the mega contenders are the teams we should be chasing. I think we should be trying to send Grant to those middle of the pack playoff teams who could really use him. Look for a young forward and a pick.
 
BLAZINGGIANTS said:
Teams cycle and churn and burn and turnover. Young kids need vets. Can we not keep a vet or two? I like Grant. You need some semblance of balance, youth and wily vets.

I mean, you get a ridiculous offer, you have to take it. But let’s be smart about it.
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He's just so far out of our window though. And I think he'll have some really good value to a playoff caliber team. We just really need a good young forward.
 
BLAZINGGIANTS said:
Teams cycle and churn and burn and turnover. Young kids need vets. Can we not keep a vet or two? I like Grant. You need some semblance of balance, youth and wily vets.

I mean, you get a ridiculous offer, you have to take it. But let’s be smart about it.
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Exactly this, don't let the Vets stymie growth, but we do need vets to keep the young bucks from getting too rowdy and uneven. We need that steadying presence in the Locker room. Grant has a great laidback, but strong presence, exactly what we need. Also, Billups says Brogdon is that kind of guy as well. I also really liked Ayton's presser where he said he wanted to be that Vet presence AND that no one will question his motor next season. Music to my ears!
 
Natebishop3 said:
He's just so far out of our window though. And I think he'll have some really good value to a playoff caliber team. We just really need a good young forward.
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Again, if you see a no brainer, say Mikal Bridges for Simons and Grant, you take it. We aren't in any rush, use the same strategy we used with Dame, patience and waiting for the right deal(s) to come along. In the meantime, we have that vet presence helping the young bucks mature.
 
He’s at the forefront age-wise, but it’s not unrealistic that at the of of his deal, if we’re competitive, he could that wily vet leader.

Again, by all means, we got some trades that improve our stance, make ‘em.
 
Idog1976 said:
Exactly this, don't let the Vets stymie growth, but we do need vets to keep the young bucks from getting too rowdy and uneven. We need that steadying presence in the Locker room. Grant has a great laidback, but strong presence, exactly what we need. Also, Billups says Brogdon is that kind of guy as well. I also really liked Ayton's presser where he said he wanted to be that Vet presence AND that no one will question his motor next season. Music to my ears!
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I think this is why Brogdon stays, at least for now.
 
I hope Jerami raises his new child in Portland and sticks with the Blazers. He'll be 33 in 5 years when his deal is up. I don't think with the cap a lot of teams are going to look to overpay for him either. You need some vets. He doesn't seem to get bothered about his role or his minutes so he's a perfect vet. We finally have some depth at PF so we don't need to play him into the ground. Keep him fresher for playoff runs. I can't remember this much balance or depth on the Blazers in ages.
 
e_blazer said:
That sure seems to be the plan…along with converting him to the starting SF that the team has been missing for so long. Love it.
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My question is does he have the foot quickness to stay in front of other SFs? I know he fits the role of the three on offense; it's the other 47 feet that concern me.

Man, I would love to pair him with a 6'10"-6'11" guy at the four.
 
maxiep said:
My question is does he have the foot quickness to stay in front of other SFs? I know he fits the role of the three on offense; it's the other 47 feet that concern me.

Man, I would love to pair him with a 6'10"-6'11" guy at the four.
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I think thats the plan. We just haven't found the quality big rebounding defensive pf yet. But what i love is when we do, we have the assets to get him.
 
Camara is a legit 6’8-9 PF who can also probably play some 3. I think Jabari and Kris could both play the 3 but Rayan is a natural 3 already and 7’1 John Butler Jr is also a 3
 
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