The Detroit Pistons continue to build for the future. Therefore, they were seen as sellers during the 2022 offseason. As the 2022 NBA draft approaches, the Pistons are offloading veteran pieces to acquire future assets.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPNJerami Grant will pack up and head to Portland. According to Wojnarowski, the Pistons will send Grant to the Trail Blazers on the eve of the draft. In exchange, the Pistons get a first-round pick over the Milwaukee Bucks, who are in the top four in protection.
Additionally, the Pistons and Blazers will trade 2022 second-round picks. For Detroit, they gain more leeway as they now have more than $40 million to work with. Meanwhile, the Blazers are getting a winning prospect now in Grant, who has come a long way since his days with the Philadelphia 76ers.
During the Sam Hinkie-era Sixers, Grant was one of many prospects added to Philadelphia’s roster during the Tanking times. After a two-year career in Syracuse, Grant ended up with the Sixers during the 2014 NBA draft when he was ranked 39th overall.
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Grant played two full seasons with the Sixers. As a sophomore, he started in 52 games and averaged just under ten points while playing around 26 minutes per game.
After playing just two games his junior year in Philadelphia, Grant traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has since played with the Thunder, the Denver Nuggets and the Pistons.
Now that Grant has established himself as a reliable NBA contender, the Blazers are hoping the nine-year veteran will strengthen their lineup as they look to turn things around.
Justin Grasso covers the Philadelphia 76ers for the All76ers, a Sports Illustrated channel. You can follow him on Twitter for live updates: @JGrasso_.
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