Jerami Grant to Start Sunday for Blazers; Future Trade Prospects Loom

Jerami Grant is set to enter the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Mavericks. The 30-year-old forward, under contract through the 2027-28 season, led the Portland Trail Blazers in total points last year with 1,132 across 54 games, averaging 21.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists on 45/40/82 shooting. He has consistently been a top-80 player for three consecutive years. With Damian Lillard's departure, Grant could see a slightly expanded offensive role, though his efficiency might regress if he shoulders more scoring responsibility. The Blazers, building a young core, are expected to explore trading Grant, despite the challenge of finding a suitor for his substantial contract. He projects as a roughly 20-point scorer for one of the league's struggling teams.