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Questionable to return Grant suffered a left quad contusion in the third quarter of Wednesday's matchup with the Timberwolves and is questionable to return.

Impact Grant was off to a blazing start prior to suffering the injury, registering 26 points on 8-of-11 shooting while amassing three steals in 24 minutes. If he is unable to return, Jabari Walker and Shaedon Sharpe would likely see more minutes.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Detroit News Jerami Grant was traded to the Blazers in exchange for a 2025 first-round draft pick and additional second-round pick.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Leads way with 36 points Grant finished with 36 points (12-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 7-9 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes during Monday's 135-106 win over Detroit.

Impact Grant dominated on the offensive end with 15 of his 36 points coming from beyond the arc. It was clear Grant was feeling it in the second quarter, as he drilled all four of his shots from the field, which included a pair of threes. He followed it up with 17 second-half points in only 12 minutes of playing time. Grant has now reached the 30-point threshold in two of his last three appearances.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grant scores 36, Blazers rout Pistons in Payton's debut

Jerami Grant scored 36 points against his former team, Anfernee Simons added 30 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 135-106

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ex-Piston Jerami Grant scores 36 against Detroit to lead Blazers to 135-106 blowout win Detroit fell apart in the 2nd quarter, giving up a 15-0 run to end the first half.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Jerami Grant: "We knew we had to pick up the energy." | Portland Trail Blazers | Jan. 2, 2023

JANUARY 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ex-Pistons forward Jerami Grant explodes for 36 points in 29-point win over former team Grant had 36 points to lead the Blazers to a 135-106 win over the Pistons Monday night.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Posts first double-double of season Grant amassed 32 points (12-19 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal over 37 minutes during Monday's 124-113 win over the Hornets.

Impact On a night when Damian Lillard (1-10 3Pt) and Anfernee Simons (6-15 FG) both scored fewer than 20 points, Grant combined with Jusuf Nurkic (28 points, 15 rebounds, six assists) to lead the way in the Blazers' double-digit victory. The Syracuse product notched his first double-double of the season and his first since November of 2021. Over his last four games, Grant is up to 23.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.5 threes per game.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nurkic rallies Blazers past Hornets on Lillard's big night

Jusuf Nurkic scored 27 points, including a career-high five 3-pointers, to go with 14 rebounds and six assists as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 124-113

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 20 points in loss Grant ended with 20 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 120-107 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Grant failed to record a point in the first quarter before going 5-of-7 from the field for 12 points in the second. He would take just four more shots in the second half, hitting two of them, along with two of three free-throw attempts for another eight points. The Blazers' forward hit the 20-point mark for the fifth time this month while also recording seven rebounds for just the sixth time this season.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads way in scoring column Grant racked up 17 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one block in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 101-98 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Grant paced his team's scoring attack with 17 points, and he also turned in a neat shooting line. The Syracuse product has been able to produce across the board so far in December, and he's now averaging 20.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 34.7 minutes per game (nine appearances).

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 27 as Thunder top Portland again

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 101-98

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active Wednesday Grant (back) is active Wednesday against the Thunder.

Impact As expected, the forward will be active for the Blazers on Wednesday despite nursing back spasms. Grant posted 26 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in the team's 123-121 win over the Thunder on Monday.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Wednesday Grant is probable to play in Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to back spasms.

Impact Grant has missed only two games in the 2022-23 season and is expected to play Wednesday. The 28-year-old forward is averaging 25.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 35.8 minutes over his last 12 contests.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 26 points in return Grant logged 26 points (10-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals across 42 minutes during Monday's 123-121 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Grant missed Portland's win over Houston on Saturday due to a back injury, but he was able to return to action Monday against the team for whom he played from 2016 to 2019. It was initially believed that he might come off the bench, but the veteran forward ultimately made his 29th start of the campaign. Grant ended up second on Portland in scoring behind Damian Lillard (28 points), and he tied for the team lead with eight boards. Grant is enjoying one of the best seasons of his career, averaging 22.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.6 three-pointers, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks over a career-high 35.9 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

To come off bench Grant isn't starting Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Grant will be available to run the floor Monday after missing his team's last game due to a back injury, but Justise Winslow will draw his second straight start at power forward. This marks the first time Grant will come off the bench this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Monday Grant (back) will play in Monday's contest against the Thunder, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.

Impact After missing the team's previous contest with a back injury, Grant will officially make his return to the court Monday. Justise Winslow figures to return back to his reserve role with Grant back in the lineup.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Grant (back) has been listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Grant missed Saturday's game against the Rockets, and all signs point to his availability being disclosed closer to Monday's 8 p.m. tip-off. If the forward ends up being ruled out for a second straight game, then Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons will have a bigger role on offense.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Grant (back) will miss Saturday's meeting with the Rockets, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Grant will miss his second contest of the season due to back spasms. His absence will open up minutes for the likes of Justise Winslow and Trendon Watford (achilles). Grant's next chance to suit up will come on Monday in Oklahoma City

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Grant is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Rockets due to back spasms.

Impact Grant's status will depend on how his back feels closer to tip-off. Justise Winslow and Trendon Watford (Achilles) would be candidates for increased minutes should he ultimately have to sit out.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps streak alive Grant totaled 18 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 128-112 victory over the Spurs.

Impact When the Blazers are at full strength, Grant operates as the third-best scoring option behind Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons, but that hasn't stopped him from being an elite performer. He's now scored over 15 points in 12 straight appearances and is averaging 25.8 points per game while shooting 47.4 percent from the field in that span.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic and the Mavericks play the Trail Blazers

Luka Dončić leads Dallas into a matchup with Portland averaging 33.0 points per game

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Masterful in supporting role Monday Grant closed with 24 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block across 32 minutes during Monday's 133-112 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Grant put together another strong performance in the win, overshadowed by the wonder that is Damian Lillard. The multi-dimensional forward has been a revelation since joining Portland, putting up top-50 value for the season, averaging a career-high 22.6 points per game. He has established himself as a key piece for the Trail Blazers, and while there is a chance he regresses slightly moving forward, he is on track to smash through his preseason ADP.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lillard ties own Blazers mark with 11 3-pointers, beats Minn

Damian Lillard tied his own franchise record by making 11 3-pointers and finished with 38 points, leading the Portland Trail Blazers over the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-112

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lillard has 36 points, Trail Blazers beat Timberwolves

Damian Lillard had 36 points and eight assists, Anfernee Simons added 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-118 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS