The Detroit Pistons finally found a deal that convinced them to part ways with veteran power forward Jerami Grant. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons are sending Grant to the Portland Trail Blazers while receiving a package of picks in return.
The picks heading to Detroit include a first-rounder via Milwaukee Bucks in 2025 that is 1-4 proceed and a second-round selection in 2026. The two teams will also swap second-rounders in the 2022 NBA Draft, with Blazers sliding down to no. 46 and the Pistons jumping to no. 36.
The trade saga revolving around Jerami Grant has been going on for more than a year. He was the Pistons’ best player in recent seasons but didn’t fit their rebuilding project, prompting the team to try and find a deal for him. Multiple contenders reached out to Detroit at various points to talk a deal, but Grant has stayed put.
The Pistons were previously asking for a lottery pick to part way with Grant, but the fact that he only had one year left on his contract made them lower the price. The Blazers, who inquired about the 28-year-old in the past, jumped on the chance to take advantage of the discount and bring an impactful player to Portland.
Jerami Grant was limited to just 47 games last season due to calf strain. He averaged 19.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 2021-22.
