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Grizzlies Land Jerami Grant in Ja Morant Trade
20 Aug
Summary
- Jerami Grant acquired by Grizzlies for Ja Morant.
- Grant brings 12 years of NBA experience and scoring ability.
- Grant's 3-point shooting has improved significantly over time.
The Memphis Grizzlies recently acquired Jerami Grant and Kris Murray in a trade that sent Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers. This move brings a veteran presence and scoring capability to the Grizzlies, who are undergoing a roster transformation.
Grant, a 12-year NBA veteran, brings experience from playoff teams and is expected to contribute offensively. He averaged 18.8 points over 221 games with the Trail Blazers in his last four seasons. Grant has two years remaining on his contract.
Questions surround Grant's primary position, with speculation he may play small forward despite being a natural power forward. This is due to the expected presence of Cam Boozer at power forward. Grant's past limited game appearances were reportedly due to team development strategies rather than significant injury concerns.
His three-point shooting has seen marked improvement, boasting a career average of 36.7%. This skill is anticipated to enhance the Grizzlies' floor spacing and offensive versatility. Grant is expected to bring this refined shooting ability to Memphis.
