Jerami Grant
#9PF · Portland Trail Blazers
Height
6'7"
Weight
213 lbs
Age
32
College
Syracuse
Experience
11 yrs
Wingspan
7'2.8"
Reach
8'11.0"
Hand Size
9.25" × 9.25"
D+
B+
C+
B
N/A
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The Verdict on Jerami, in One Read
On the field, Jerami Grant grades out as a middling PF for Portland Trail Blazers (C+ Impact). That places him 20th of 84 graded power forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a slight overpay (D+), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is positive (B+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 11+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 776 | 18.6 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 45.3% | 36.7% | 75.9% |
| 2025-26 | | 57 | 18.6 | 3.5 | 2.1 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakBLongevityHall of Fame WorkloadRecentC+
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 57 | 18.6 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 45.3% | C+ C+ |
| 2024-25 | | 47 | 14.4 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 37.3% | C+ C+ |
| 2023-24 | | 54 | 21.0 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 45.1% | B- B- |
| 2022-23 | | 63 | 20.5 | 4.5 | 2.4 | 47.5% | B- B- |
| 2021-22 |  | 47 | 19.2 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 42.6% | B B |
| 2020-21 | | 54 | 22.3 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 42.9% | B B |
| 2019-20 |  | 71 | 12.0 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 47.8% | C C |
| 2018-19 |  | 80 | 13.6 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 49.7% | B- B- |
| 2017-18 | | 81 | 8.4 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 53.5% | C C |
| 2016-17 | | 80 | 5.5 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 46.3% | D- D- |
| 2015-16 |  | 77 | 9.7 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 41.9% | C+ C+ |
| 2014-15 | | 65 | 6.3 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 35.2% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/29 | @ SAS | L 95-114 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-2 | +3 |
| Sun, 4/26 | vs SAS | L 93-114 | 33 | 17 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$102.6M
Guaranteed
$66.2M
AAV
$32.0M/yr
Guaranteed %65%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D+
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Cap-table math on Jerami Grant's contract works out to a D+ Contract Value Index given term and player option structure. At $32M annually across three years, Grant is being paid as a franchise cornerstone, yet his 2025-26 production of 18.6 PPG, 3.5 RPG, and 2.1 APG across 57 games reads as solid-starter output—meaningful contributor-level work from an established veteran, not a foundational piece. The contract premium doesn't align with his performance grade or positional market value; at 32, Grant is being asked to carry a bigger financial load than his ceiling justifies, especially on a Portland roster still searching for its identity in a rebuilding context. Media coverage has balanced optimism about his bounce-back campaign with legitimate durability concerns, and those injury narratives—however disproportionate they may feel relative to his actual availability—have become inseparable from how the market views his long-term fit, a perception that directly deflates the CVI. The playoff push with the Blazers sitting at #7 seed offers Grant an opportunity to quiet those whispers, but the three-year commitment at this price point remains a cautious bet on a reliable, professional contributor rather than a value-creation contract—a reality that makes Portland's front office flexibility increasingly constrained heading into the postseason.
Performance Analysis
B-
#20 of 84 Power Forwards
FC
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Jerami's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Jerami Compares at the Position
Jerami Grant ranks 20th of 84 graded power forwards by performance. That slots Jerami between Anthony Davis (B) just ahead and Aaron Gordon (B-) just behind.
Graded higher
Anthony DavisWashington WizardsBJaden McDanielsMinnesota TimberwolvesBSanti AldamaMemphis GrizzliesBJerami GrantB-
Graded lower
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About this player
Jerami Grant is a veteran in his 11th NBA season listed at PF for the Portland Trail Blazers. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Jerami Grant, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D+, Performance B-, Sentiment B+.
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