The Portland Trail Blazers’ entry early in the season opened free agency on Friday, bringing back Jerami Grant. However, re-signing Grant may not be enough to satisfy superstar Damian Lillard.
Shortly after news broke of Grant’s new deal with the Trail Blazers, NBA insider Chris Haynes said on NBA TV that the move to keep the 29-year-old forward would not be “appeaseLillard, adding that the team needs to do more.
Lillard wasn’t shy about wanting a more solid unit surrounding himself in Portland. Haynes confirmed Lillard’s request earlier Friday.
Haynes said via NBA TV. So, that’s what the Portland Trail Blazers are urged to do.
Lillard is 32 years old, and he’s only played 87 games over the past two seasons. With two years left on Lillard’s four-year contract, time is running out for the Trail Blazers to build a championship-caliber team around him. Grant re-signing is an excellent first step, even if the price tag is steep. according to Shams Al-Shaaraniyyah The Athletic, Grant and Trail Blazers have agreed to a five-year, $160 million deal.
appreciate $21 million Less than the NBA’s luxury goods tax and armed with mid-level ($12.4 million) and trade exclusions ($8.3 million), Portland could spend more. Maybe Lillard is counting on that.