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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.

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

Grant started seven games in a row for the Blazers, but he was limited to just 16 minutes in the win over the Bucks on Jan. 28, and he'll sit this one out. His absence means Scoot Henderson will return to the starting lineup, while Grant's next chance to play will come in the rematch against the Magic on Saturday.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) celebrates after scoring against the Orlando Magic with guard Scoot Henderson (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman) AP AP

Nov 13, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle (30) collides with Portland Trail Blazers small forward Jerami Grant (9, right) during the first half at ...

The Milwaukee Bucks are continuing to discuss possible deals ahead of February’s NBA trade deadline, and a few more names have been added to the team’s ‘players to watch’ list. According to Clutch Points Brett Siegel,

"Jerami Grant and Toumani Camara. Jerami Grant is someone that the Lakers have had eyes on for years now and in this deal, Lakers get Grant and Camara. And the Blazers get Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Jarred Vanderbilt, and a 2029 first-round pick."

Damian Lillard got a warm welcome when the Milwaukee Bucks visited the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

Dec 28, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) runs into a double team defense by Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) and forward Jerami Grant (9) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

T he Portland Trail Blazers are matching up with the Orlando Magic tonight for the third game of a long seven-game homestand. Portland is coming off of a 5-1 stretch that included

Grant won't return to Tuesday's game against the Bucks due to a right ankle injury. Grant appeared to injure his ankle in the first half, though he started the second half before taking a seat with 10:04 remaining in the third quarter.