Trail Blazers Demand Two First-Round Picks for Jerami Grant; Lakers Reluctant to Meet Asking Price

The Trail Blazers are seeking two first-round picks in any trade involving Jerami Grant, according to Jovan Buha. The Lakers have shown interest in Grant but are currently unwilling to meet Portland’s asking price.

Lakers fans are divided on this potential trade. While eager to compete, many are hesitant to give up two first-round picks for Grant. NBA analyst Jake Weinbach suggested a possible Lakers package for Jerami Grant, which would involve the Lakers receiving Grant and the Blazers receiving Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Cam Reddish, and a 2029 first-round pick.

There was also speculation from Zach Lowe, hinting at a possible Jerami Grant move to the Lakers, though some fans felt he was merely trolling. The general sentiment among Lakers supporters is cautious; many feel the team might have to give up too much for Grant and that the focus should instead be on acquiring a big, bruising center to back up Anthony Davis, which is seen as a more pressing need.

Zach Lowe on the Los Angeles Lakers:

“Should we start printing the Jerami Grant Lakers jersey’s by the way?”

(via The Lowe Post) pic.twitter.com/z1ff6bjdFB

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