Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (concussion) "went through at least some" portion of Wednesday's practice. Limited participation in Wednesday's session would be the first bit of activity Grant has managed since hitting the concussion protocol early last week, which has cost him Portland's latest three matchups. The 6-16 Blazers are winless over this interval, and they'll hope Grant, scoring 22.1 points per game over 19 contests this year, returns when the team hosts the Utah Jazz on Thursday to begin a five-game homestand. Anfernee Simons has gotten the green light to let it fly for 32.0 points on 23.7 field-goal attempts, 5.3 assists, and 5.0 treys in 37.0 minutes per game over the three dates that Grant has been on the mend, while defensive menace Matisse Thybulle has averaged 9.7 points, 3.0 threes, and 2.3 steals in 32.5 minutes across this frame.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (concussion) still hasn't cleared the league's concussion protocol, so he will miss his second consecutive game on Friday. In the team's last matchup, Anfernee Simons returned to the starting lineup and Deandre Ayton (knee) missed the game as well, so Duop Reath and Toumani Camara received the two vacant starting spots. That trend will likely continue on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. Camara would be the better streaming option since he was getting opportunities before the injuries.

The Portland Trail Blazers have announced that forward Jerami Grant (concussion) has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol. Grant departed Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter and did not return. Portland is back in action on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors, but look for Grant to have a greater shot to be cleared for Friday's game versus the Dallas Mavericks. Last in the NBA in scoring and with Anfernee Simons (thumb) out, the Blazers are going to sorely miss their top scorer for however long he's out. The 29-year-old Grant has shaken off a slow start to the year to average 22.1 points, 2.6 threes, and 1.7 combined steals plus blocks. Opportunity knocks for No. 3 overall pick Scoot Henderson to turn his Year 1 struggles around potentially in a featured role, while similar duties await Malcolm Brogdon. Matisse Thybulle is the preferred waiver-wire pickup as a threes, steals, and blocks specialist.

Well, it finally happened. For the first time in 11 years, Damian Lillard is no longer a Trailblazer.On Wednesday, the nearly three-month saga that held NBA news hostage all summer came to an abrupt halt after Lillard was astonishingly acquired by the Milwaukee Bucks. It was a blockbuster three-team deal that included the Phoenix Suns, nine total players, one first-round pick, and one pick swap.Here is the full breakdown of the trade and my analysis of how it will affect the NBA in 2023-2024 and fantasy basketball. 

The Trade

The Bucks receive - Damian LillardThe Blazers receive - Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, Bucks' 2029 first-round pick, Bucks' pick swapThe Suns receive - Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Keon Johnson, ... [More]

Forward Jerami Grant has agreed to a five-year, $160 million contract to remain in Portland. Grant averaged 20.5 points with the Trail Blazers last season, the second-highest scoring output of his career. However, he missed time once again, playing 63 games or less in each of his previous three seasons. It's apparent Portland wants to keep Damian Lillard happy, so bringing back Grant was a logical approach. That said, the 29-year-old is a proven fantasy contributor when healthy, and his 40.1% shooting from deep last season was a career-high. But he'll need to stay healthy, something that's been an issue.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant is set to become a free agent this summer, but that might not last long. The expectation is that Grant will likely get 30-plus million per season on the open market. There have been reports that multiple organizations have already expressed interest in Grant, including the Detroit Pistons. However, multiple executives from around the league believe that Grant will remain in Portland. The Blazers could give Grant a five-year, $150 million deal to remain with the team. Superstar guard Damian Lillard is becoming frustrated with the lack of success from this team. The Blazers must quickly put together a competitive roster in order to keep Lillard around. Possibly, bringing back Grant is the first step to the Blazers putting together a contender.

According to James Edwards of The Athletic, the Detroit Pistons went into the offseason with thoughts of targeting forward Jerami Grant in free agency. On top of that, Edwards says that the Pistons would likely throw an offer sheet toward power forward Cameron Johnson. Grant has ties to Detroit, as he played there just a season ago. While he denied an extension at the time, it seems as though he's still close to general manager Troy Weaver and loves the city. With the hiring of head coach Monty Williams, it could lure Grant back to Detroit. As far as Johnson, he's a restricted free agent, but the Pistons really want to bring in a three-and-D type of player.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant is expected to re-sign with the club in the offseason, according to ESPN's Zach Lowe. The 29-year-old is coming off a three-year deal that netted him $60 million and will be an unrestricted free agent, but it looks like he won't be going anywhere. Grant was picked up in a trade last summer, and he finished his debut campaign in Portland averaging 20.5 points and 4.5 rebounds with 40 percent shooting from deep.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant just played out the final year of his contract that he signed when he was first traded from Denver to Detroit. As rumors will swirl about his landing spot, he expects to stay right where he is in Portland as he offered the same answer as Damian Lillard when asked about it. This year, Grant averaged 20.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game on 47.5% shooting and 40.1% from three. He should be a hot commodity in free agency if Portland can't sign him quick enough.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (quadriceps) remains sidelined ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Clippers. He will now miss his third consecutive game because of a left quad contusion, meaning Trendon Watford could be in line for another start. Watford has averaged nearly a double-double in four starts in 2022-23, making him an ideal replacement for fantasy managers until Grant returns.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (illness) won't play on Friday against the visiting Boston Celtics. Grant didn't suit up in Tuesday's loss to the Knicks, resulting in Trendon Watford taking his place in the starting lineup. Watford has averaged nearly a double-double in three starts in 2022-23, so he'll be a popular fantasy option versus the Celtics if he remains with the first five.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (quad) has been ruled out Tuesday versus the New York Knicks. Grant only played 19 minutes last game and is dealing with a contusion in his quad, forcing him to miss Tuesday's contest. Trendon Watford is expected to get the sport start while Nassir Little should see extra minutes off the bench. Watford is worth a look for fantasy managers in need of rebounds.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (quad) is questionable to play Tuesday versus the New York Knicks. Grant is dealing with a quad contusion and was only able to play 19 minutes in Sunday's loss. Given the Blazers were down most of the game, it's possible Grant was held out as a precaution. If Grant is unable to go, Nassir Little and Trendon Watford would likely see increased roles.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and forward Jerami Grant will sit out of Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Both players will sit out the first game out of the All-Star break due to rest purposes. This is an interesting move by the Blazers after the players already received multiple rest days during the break. Regardless, Cam Reddish, Shaedon Sharpe and Matisse Thybulle will all see increased roles with the Blazers shorthanded on Thursday. All three of these players are worth streaming, but Sharpe has the highest ceiling between the three of them.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (concussion) has been given the questionable tag for Monday as he currently remains in concussion protocol since Saturday night. He has yet to miss a game since December 17, but barely two days after entering the protocol could mean at least one missed game. If he's not cleared by tipoff, Nassir Little and Shaedon Sharpe are the most likely to pick up more opportunities. As streaming options, they probably wouldn't be a great option except for managers in deep leagues.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (concussion) has passed all of the concussion evaluations and is now listed as available for Friday's contest against the Washington Wizards. The 28-year-old was originally listed as questionable after leaving Wednesday's game following a hard fall on the court. Since he'll be able to return to the floor, Nassir Little will take a hit to his value.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (concussion) had to exit Wednesday's game after he fell and hit his head hard on the court. Now, he's listed as questionable as the team performs more evaluations while he suffers from the symptoms of a concussion. If he does remain sidelined for this game, and even a further extended period of time, look for Trendon Watford to see added opportunities as Justise Winslow (ankle) remains out as well. Watford would be a streaming option in very deep leagues as he hasn't made the most of out of his spot starts or added minutes lately.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (concussion) was unable to finish out Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Grant fell and hit his head hard on the court during the second quarter. He stayed in the game after that, but exited later due to concussion-like symptoms. It remains to be seen if Grant is going to be forced to miss time because of this injury. Jabari Walker started in the second half for Portland, but he doesn't have great streaming appeal. Possibly, Drew Eubanks would see an increased role, but fantasy managers will have to wait and see.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant was reportedly offered a four-year, $112 million deal by the team. The 28-year-old has bounced around the association since being drafted in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft, making stops in Philadelphia, OKC, Denver, Detroit, and Portland. He's arguably having the best year of his career, averaging 21.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists while shooting a career-high 42.1% from deep. Grant has yet to accept the offer. However, with Portland retaining his Bird Rights, he will be eligible for considerably more money come the offseason. Nevertheless, he'll certainly draw interest from clubs around the league, although the Blazers would love to keep him on the roster. Either way, Grant should continue to offer plenty of production for fantasy managers moving ahead, regardless of where he plays next.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (quad) and center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) are both available for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This is good news for the Blazers who briefly lost Grant mid-game during their last contest due to a quad issue. Nurkic has been dealing with a non-COVID related illness, but it appears he's feeling better now. The expectation is that both players will handle their normal workloads on Friday. Fantasy managers should make sure both players are in their lineups. Drew Eubanks stands to lose the most fantasy value with Nurkic and Grant healthy.