Trail Blazers Trade Jerami Grant to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Portland Sends Grant to OKC in Blockbuster Deal
The Portland Trail Blazers have traded forward Jerami Grant to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a blockbuster deal that brings Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the Rose City. The deal was first reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and has since been confirmed by both teams.
Grant, 29, is a versatile forward who has averaged 19.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game this season. He is a skilled scorer and defender and is considered one of the best forwards in the NBA.
Gilgeous-Alexander, 23, is a rising star who has averaged 22.7 points and 5.5 assists per game this season. He is a dynamic guard with great athleticism and playmaking ability.
The Thunder Get a Young Star
The Thunder are getting a young star in Gilgeous-Alexander. He is 23 years old and has already shown that he can be a franchise player. He is a gifted scorer and playmaker and has the potential to be one of the best players in the league.
Gilgeous-Alexander is also a good defender and rebounder. He is a versatile player who can play both guard positions. He is a valuable addition to the Thunder and should help them compete for a playoff spot in the future.
The Trail Blazers Get a Proven Scorer
The Trail Blazers are getting a proven scorer in Grant. He is a 29-year-old veteran who has averaged over 19 points per game in each of the past five seasons. He is a good shooter and can score from anywhere on the court.
Grant is also a good rebounder and defender. He is a versatile player who can play both forward positions. He is a valuable addition to the Trail Blazers and should help them compete for a playoff spot this season.
The Deal Makes Sense for Both Teams
The deal makes sense for both teams. The Thunder are getting a young star in Gilgeous-Alexander, while the Trail Blazers are getting a proven scorer in Grant. Both players should help their new teams compete for a playoff spot this season.