Grading a mock trade proposal where the Portland Trail Blazers send Jerami Grant to a surprising Eastern Conference team.

Avdija amassed 30 points (10-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 125-112 victory over the Bucks. Avdija poured in a season-high 30 points in the surprise win,

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Portland Trail Blazers starting forward Jerami Grant is out with an ankle injury for Thursday night’s home game against the Orlando Magic. That news forced coach Chauncey Billups to adjust his starting lineup. His choice to replace Grant is guard Scoot Henderson.

Grant injured his right ankle in Tuesday's win against the Bucks. The veteran is dealing with soreness in that ankle, which puts his status in doubt for Thursday's matchup against Orlando. If he can't play against the Magic, Toumani Camara, Shaedon Sharpe, and Deni Avdija could see more time on the floor for Portland.

Jerami Grant is AVAILABLE to play.

Jerami Grant received an important injury update for the Trail Blazers' game on Saturday night against the Rockets.

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Milwaukee could very well be the right spot. Taurean Prince and Andre Jackson Jr. both provide nice balance on both ends for the Bucks, but neither has the scoring creation ability that Grant does; the veteran would easily slide into one of those starting spots for Milwaukee.

Anfernee Simons scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half, Jerami Grant added 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.

Anfernee Simons scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half, Jerami Grant added 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 on Friday night for their fourth

Deni Avdija (right ankle sprain ... As for the question of if Jerami Grant is playing tonight vs. the Rockets, though, the answer is maybe.