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
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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
Jerami Grant earns a D+ Contract Value Index (CVI) grade, reflecting a misalignment between his $32 million annual salary and the production profile of an established veteran entering his 30s with a limited runway. His B- performance grade this season—anchored by 18.6 PPG, 3.5 RPG, and 2.1 APG across 57 games—qualifies as above-average contributor-level output, but at 32 years old with 12 seasons played, he's not a franchise centerpiece carrying a deal that suggests otherwise. For a power forward at that salary tier, you're typically securing All-Star caliber play or a defensive anchor with elite secondary creation; Grant delivers capable, professional scoring without that elite differentiation. The three-year term locks Portland into a significant commitment when the team remains in search of its identity post-Lillard, leaving little flexibility if his role needs to contract or his availability becomes a recurring liability—a durability concern that has dominated recent coverage and now carries real contractual weight. The media's characterization of Grant as a reliable starter whose fit within Portland's timeline remains in legitimate debate actually understates the CVI problem: at this salary, he needs to be either a clear foundational piece or a short-term rental on an expiring deal, and he occupies neither space comfortably. His bounce-back narrative and professional brand earn positive sentiment marks, but they don't retrofit a contract that was expensive when signed and feels increasingly risky as he navigates the back half of his career.
Performance Analysis
B-
#20 of 84 Power Forwards
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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