According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Portland Trail Blazers are “more likely” to trade Malcolm Brogdon than Jerami Grant.
The Blazers aren’t a lock to trade Brogdon, but the veteran guard would be moved before Grant.
“As a result, rival executives say Portland is viewing Grant as a positive trade asset, whereas some were hoping the Blazers would sell high on Grant early in his five-year contract as more of a neutral asset,” Scotto wrote. “Thus, executives believe Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon is more likely to be dealt than Grant if Portland makes a trade at the deadline since he’s considered less expensive to acquire. Rival executives who spoke with HoopsHype believe a fair asking price for Brogdon is a first-round pick and salary filler.”
Brogdon is averaging 14.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocks for the Blazers while shooting 43.4% from the field, 41.0% from beyond the arc and 78.0% from the free-throw line. He’s making $22.5 million.
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According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Blazers are not expected to seriously entertain trade offers for Grant. Portland signed Grant to a five-year, $160 million contract last offseason.
Grant is averaging 21.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks this season while shooting 45.9% from the floor, 41.2% from 3 and 80.2% from the foul line. He’s making $27.6 million.
The Blazers are 11-29 on the season. They are in 14th place in the Western Conference standings. Grant and Brogdon are better suited to play for a contender, but it looks like Portland doesn’t want to trade Grant.
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The New York Knicks are interested in acquiring Brogdon, per Scotto.
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