One of the possible transfers that remained to be made before the start of the 2024/25 season of the NBA It was the one of Grant Straw. The star of Portland Trail Blazers He doesn’t fit in well with the rebuilding project of the Oregon franchise, and the strong interest from championship candidates made it seem that his departure was very likely. However, the player has made an unexpected decision.
According to Yahoo! Sports’ Jake Fischer, Grant has decided to remain with the Blazers. The player signed a five-year, $160 million deal with Portland during the 2023 offseason. This contract, agreed to before Damian Lillard left for the Milwaukee Bucks, showed Grant’s commitment to the franchise and his willingness to be an integral part of its future.
A tour of the NBA
Jerami Grant has had a remarkable run in the NBA. He began his career with the Philadelphia 76ers, then moved on to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets before settling in with the Detroit Pistons. His time in Detroit was especially significant, as he emerged as a key player there, averaging over 22 points per game in the 2020-2021 season. This performance earned him a lucrative contract with the Blazers, where he has continued to showcase his versatility and skills both offensively and defensively.
For a player who has experienced so much movement early in his career, the stability that a long-term contract in Portland offers is valuable. Grant is said to enjoy this stability, something that is not always easy to find in the NBA, where team changes and negotiations are constant.
