“In January he’s going to be eligible for a 4-Year $115 Million”

Jerami Grant of the Portland Trail Blazers has found a new home this season, and his fitness with the squad is looking perfect. After hopping around from team to team, Grant is looking to settle in Portland for good.

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Grant is poised to have a multi-year contract extension in January. This extension heavily depends on the Blazers’ front office if they are willing to offer him a deal. Based on how he has played this season, it looks like he deserves to get paid next year by Portland.

Charania stated that there is a possibility of the organization securing the two-way swingman. He fits into their timeline of trying to contend and being a solid tertiary option behind Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons.

“Now, he sees that this team, he likes the fit that he has there and we’ve seen him play a few different roles so far in the NBA,” Charania said.

“I think the role he has now in Portland is a hybrid role, he’s able to be the one on some nights, the two on most nights, two-three along with Simons and Lillard. So, I think that is the best position for him.

“In January he’s going to be eligible for a four-year $115 million contract extension, we’ll see when he gets that offer, if and when he’s gonna take it.”

Charania also had the opportunity to talk to Grant about his incredible play for Portland this season.

“I didn’t know how to feel about it for the first night, but once I settled down, I realized this is a better situation for me,” Grant said. “I think it was a great decision on my part for my career, to be able to grow and experience being in that position knowing where I’m at, knowing where I could be,” Grant said.

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