{"id":112639,"date":"2024-12-17T09:14:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T14:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=112639"},"modified":"2024-12-17T09:14:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T14:14:19","slug":"lakers-get-asking-price-of-target-jerami-grant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/12\/17\/lakers-get-asking-price-of-target-jerami-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakers Get Mixed News About 16.1 PPG Target"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> have long been linked<\/a> to Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant.<\/a> The 30-year-old forward fits their need for size, shooting, and versatility. Recent reports from Evan Sidery<\/a> of Forbes<\/em> suggest Portland has lowered their asking price for Jerami Grant, but complications remain for the Lakers.<\/p>\n

Lakers Get Mixed News Concerning Asking Price About Jerami Grant<\/h2>\n

Grant\u2019s Availability Gains Attention<\/h3>\n

Grant is one of Portland\u2019s most valuable trade assets. The team has underperformed, sitting 13th<\/a> in the Western Conference. Despite possessing talented players, Portland has struggled to muster wins.<\/p>\n

Grant, a versatile forward with length, remains a hot commodity for contenders. Teams like the Lakers and Bucks<\/a> value his two-way abilities. However, Grant has struggled statistically this season. He\u2019s averaging his lowest marks in points and assists since his 2019-20 season with Denver.<\/p>\n

Due to this decline, the Trail Blazers reportedly lowered their trade demands. Initially asking<\/a> for multiple first-round picks, they now seek one first-round pick and a young player.<\/p>\n

Jerami Grant\u2019s Contract and Suitors in the Lakers, Bucks<\/h3>\n

Grant\u2019s contract, worth over $30 million<\/a> annually through 2027-28, is no longer considered unreasonable. It is around the market value for two-way wings in the league.<\/p>\n

Portland\u2019s lowered price has attracted more interest. Yet, the demand for a promising young player complicates negotiations, particularly for the Lakers. The Lakers lack a deep pool of appealing young players. Most of their valuable trade assets are veterans or role players.<\/p>\n

Dalton Knecht: The Blazers\u2019 Ideal Target?<\/h3>\n

Dalton Knecht<\/a>, the Lakers\u2019 standout rookie, could be the young player Portland desires. The 23-year-old has impressed in his first season, showcasing sharpshooting and scoring versatility. Knecht<\/a> averages 10.6 points per game while shooting 37.6% on 5.1 three-point attempts. His ability to take over games during hot streaks has drawn comparisons to elite shooters.<\/p>\n

Only Grant himself has better three-point efficiency for Portland, shooting 38.4<\/a>% on 6.6 attempts per game. Knecht\u2019s skill set makes him an ideal fit for the Blazers\u2019 rebuilding plans.<\/p>\n

However, the Lakers face a tough decision. Trading Knecht would hurt their long-term outlook, especially given his value as a shooter. Lakers head coach JJ Redick recently called<\/a> him a “top 1% shooter\u201d.<\/p>\n

Challenges With Other Assets<\/h3>\n

Jalen Hood-Schifino<\/a>, another Lakers prospect, could theoretically interest Portland. However, the Lakers declined<\/a> his team option, signaling diminished value in their own eyes. This leaves Knecht as the most attractive young player in a potential trade. The Lakers may need to weigh whether giving up Knecht is worth acquiring Grant.<\/p>\n

The Waiting Game<\/h3>\n

For now, the Lakers might hold off until closer to the trade deadline. Portland has not shown urgency to move Grant, and his underwhelming season could further reduce their leverage. Grant\u2019s motivation has been cited as a possible reason for his down year. He plays for a team unlikely to make the playoffs. A move to a contender like the Lakers could reignite his production.<\/p>\n

The Lakers must balance short-term goals with long-term potential. Knecht\u2019s value as a sharpshooter makes him difficult to part with, even for a player of Grant\u2019s caliber.<\/p>\n

The Asking Price for Jerami Grant May Be A Little Too Rich for Lakers Blood<\/h3>\n

The Lakers have received mixed news about their pursuit of Grant. Portland\u2019s lowered asking price makes a deal more feasible, but potentially sacrificing Knecht could complicate matters. As the trade deadline approaches, the Lakers must decide whether to pull the trigger or hold firm. Grant\u2019s availability adds intrigue to an already tense trade market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Lakers have long been linked to Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant. The 30-year-old forward fits their need for size, shooting, and versatility. Recent reports from Evan Sidery of Forbes suggest Portland has lowered their asking price for Jerami Grant, but complications remain for the Lakers. Lakers Get Mixed News Concerning Asking […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5018,"featured_media":112709,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[62,1608,26,23],"tags":[49979,49212,4907,1628,2279,4975,1382,662,563],"class_list":["post-112639","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba","category-basketball","category-lakers","category-trailblazers","tag-2024-25-nba-season","tag-dalton-knecht","tag-jalen-hood-schifino","tag-jerami-grant","tag-jj-redick","tag-nba-contracts","tag-nba-trade","tag-nba-trade-deadline","tag-nba-western-conference"],"modified_by":"Kenny Kluska","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112639","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5018"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=112639"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112639\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":112710,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112639\/revisions\/112710"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/112709"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=112639"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=112639"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=112639"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}