Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Another absence coming
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Grant (Achilles) will not play Tuesday against the Magic.
Grant will be sidelined for a third straight game, and there's been no indication that he's getting close to a return. In the meantime, more opportunities will be available for Sidy Cissoko and Kris Murray.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Ruled out Monday
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Grant (Achilles) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Grant will miss the front end of Portland's back-to-back set, marking his second consecutive absence. On a more positive note, interim head coach Tiago Splitter said the Trail Blazers are not currently concerned about the left Achilles soreness and are just being careful with the veteran forward. With Grant sidelined, Kris Murray and Sidy Cissoko are candidates for increased playing time.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Downgraded to doubtful
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Grant (Achilles) is doubtful for Monday's game against Detroit.
Grant was previously listed as questionable for Portland, but he appears likely to miss his second straight game. Kris Murray and Sidy Cissoko could pick up some minutes with Grant expected to sit this one out.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Questionable to play
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Grant (Achilles) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Grant is day-to-day with soreness in his Achilles. He was unable to play Saturday against the Kings, allowing guys like Kris Murray and Sidy Cissoko to play expanded roles.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Out Saturday
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Grant (Achilles) won't play in Saturday's game against the Kings.
Grant will miss his second game of the campaign as he tends to soreness in his left Achilles. The veteran forward's absence should open up more opportunities for Rayan Rupert, Sidy Cissoko and Kris Murray. Grant's next chance to play will come Monday against Detroit, which is the opening leg of a back-to-back.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Questionable for Saturday
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Grant is questionable for Saturday's game in Sacramento due to soreness in his left Achilles tendon.
Grant has missed only one game so far this season, but the 31-year-old veteran has been logging heavy minutes and is now experiencing some soreness in his Achilles. We'll have a better idea on Grant's status based on his activity level at Saturday's shootaround, but if he is forced to the sidelines, that would open up minutes for Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Pours in 35 in Sunday's win
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Grant had 35 points (12-22 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block across 34 minutes during Sunday's 136-131 victory over the Warriors.
The veteran forward tied Shaedon Sharpe for the team lead in points on the night, as Grant also tied his own season scoring high and set a new high in made three-pointers. He's scored in double digits in 10 straight games, averaging 22.3 points, 4.4 boards, 3.0 threes, 2.8 assists and 1.5 combined blocks and steals over that stretch.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Scores 16 points in loss
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Grant racked up 16 points (6-19 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 31 minutes during Thursday's 143-120 loss to the Pelicans.
This wasn't the best showing for Grant, but he's been playing at a high level in recent outings. Across his last six games, Grant has produced eighth-round value in nine-category formats with 19.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.7 steals, 1.2 blocks and 2.8 three-pointers.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Tallies season high in assists
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Grant finished with 16 points (5-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and six assists in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 122-110 victory over the Cavaliers.
Grant recorded a season high of six assists and has been a strong contributor for the Trail Blazers since moving into the starting lineup Nov. 16. It wasn't the veteran's most efficient night as a scorer, but he made an impact as a facilitator. The 31-year-old forward has scored in double figures in eight of the past nine games and remains a solid fantasy option while Jrue Holiday (calf) is sidelined.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Fills stat sheet in loss
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Grant racked up 18 points (7-18 FG, 4-11 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 123-115 loss to the Thunder.
Grant continues to produce strong numbers since moving into the starting lineup Nov. 16, and he's been putting up solid contributions not only as a scorer but across the box score. Grant is averaging 21.6 points, 4.6 boards, 2.6 assists and a combined 1.3 steals-plus-blocks in those seven starts, making him a valuable fantasy option across all formats as long as Jrue Holiday (calf) remains sidelined.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Scores season-high 35 vs. Bucks
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Grant registered 35 points (8-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 16-19 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block across 31 minutes during Monday's 115-103 win over the Bucks.
Grant ripped through the Bucks all night, scoring a season-high 35 points. He took 19 free-throw attempts and was a plus-39 as the Blazers won by 12 points on the road. With Jrue Holiday (calf) and Shaedon Sharpe (calf) each missing the past four games, Grant has tapped into a more aggressive version of himself. He's started his past five appearances, averaging 24.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 32.4 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Continues to produce
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Grant ended Sunday's 122-95 loss to the Thunder with 21 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 24 minutes.
Grant has been one of the biggest surprises of the season, and the veteran forward is making a strong campaign to be considered among the best bench players throughout the league. Grant, who was coming off a five-point dud against the Warriors on Friday, has reached the 20-point plateau in four of his 10 appearances this month, including three of his last four games.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Paces Portland in loss
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Grant ended Wednesday's 122-121 loss to the Bulls with 33 points (10-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 8-10 FT), nine rebounds and four assists in 37 minutes.
Grant returned to game action after missing Tuesday's loss to Phoenix due to illness, posting a game-high mark in points. His nine rebounds were also a season high. The veteran forward drew his second consecutive start Wednesday, and he'll likely remain in the starting five if Jrue Holiday (calf) misses additional time.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Starting Wednesday
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Grant is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Bulls.
With Jrue Holiday (calf) and Shaedon Sharpe (calf) both sidelined Wednesday night, the offense will likely be running through Grant and Deni Avdija. Grant makes sense as a potential target in daily fantasy leagues with the usage bump coming his way.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Good to go against Chicago
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Grant (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Grant was considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's game due to an illness, but the veteran forward has been cleared to return from a one-game absence. He has averaged 16.3 points, 3.3 assists and 3.0 rebounds over 27.6 minutes per game across seven appearances in November.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Trending in right direction
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Grant (illness) is participating in pregame warmups with the intention of playing Wednesday against the Bulls, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Grant is officially listed as questionable, but assuming he's able to make it through warmups without issue, it looks as though he'll be available Wednesday night. Official word on his status should come closer to tipoff.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Iffy for Wednesday
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Grant (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
The Trail Blazers submitted a hefty injury report for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Jrue Holiday (calf) remains out, Shaedon Sharpe (calf) is doubtful and Robert Williams will be held out for rest. If the Trail Blazers hold Grant out, the team could turn to guys like Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert and Duop Reath.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Scores 26 points in spot start
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Grant provided 26 points (7-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 8-10 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 39 minutes during Sunday's 138-133 overtime loss to the Mavericks.
Grant made his first start of the season Sunday due to the absence of Jrue Holiday (calf), and the veteran forward delivered a big stat line. He continued his strong start to the campaign while posting his best scoring output since Opening Night. Grant has scored at least 20 points in five of his 13 outings this season while being mostly used off the bench, and he's one of the early candidates for the Sixth Man of the Year award in a revamped Portland offense.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Starting Sunday
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Grant will enter the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Jrue Holiday is out with a calf issue, but the Trail Blazers will roll with a lineup that doesn't feature a true point guard. Grant is in the midst of a strong season for Portland with averages of 17.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.9 three-pointers in 26.9 minutes per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Ejected Wednesday
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Grant was ejected in the second quarter of Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reports.
The 31-year-old forward got into an altercation with Pelicans big man Yves Missi, resulting in both players being tossed. Grant will finish with two points (1-3 FG), two rebounds and one assist in eight minutes. His next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Rockets.
