Edwards: The vibe I’ve received is that Grant wants a deal in the ballpark of four years and $112 million, which is the highest a potential extension for him can reach. That’s, roughly, $28 million per year, which is higher than what you suggested would be “dicey” for the Hawks. Of course, any player is going to want to get as much as possible.
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Grant will earn $20 million this season, with another $21 million due for 2022-23. NBA sources say the 27-year-old is seeking an extension that will pay him into his early 30s.
Michael Singer: Source: Trade exception in Jerami Grant’s S&T with Detroit is actually worth $9.525 million. Still significant.
Bobby Marks: Cap mechanics for Detroit. Waive-and-stretch on: Over 5 seasons. Dewayne Dedmon $2.7M per. Rodney McGruder $1.0M per. Jerami Grant goes into the room created. Detroit clearly targeted players that had a second year non-guaranteed with the goal to use the waive-and-stretch provision (over 5 seasons vs. 3) to create cap space. Less of blow financially compared to a player that had one year (ex: $12.8M Trevor Ariza over 3 seasons).
Pistons land Jerami Grant
Shams Charania: Free agent Jerami Grant has agreed to a three-year, $60 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, sources tell @The Athletic @Stadium. Deal negotiated by agent Mike Kneisley.
Jerami Grant opting out to become a free agent
Chris Haynes: Yahoo Sources: Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant is declining his $9.3 million player option for the 2020-21 season to become an unrestricted free agent.
Mike Singer: Have heard recently the Nuggets are still confident about retaining him. My educated guess is somewhere between $13.5-$15 million/ year.
But the Cavs also recognize a need to add defensive-minded players with length and athleticism, especially given the size limitations that currently exist with a Garland-Sexton backcourt. Sources say the Cavs were prepared to take a run at free agent Jerami Grant before his bubble performance likely pushed him out of their price range. Nonetheless plenty of other players fit the same mold. Kris Dunn. Derrick Jones Jr. Mo Harkless. Stanley Johnson. Josh Jackson. Pat Connaughton. Wes Iwundu. Glenn Robinson III.
Heat interested in Jerami Grant
Add Jerami Grant to the list of players expected to interest the Heat this offseason. Grant is expected to opt out of his $9.3 million player option with Denver, but it would be a coup if Miami could land him with its $9.3 million mid-level exception. Grant, a 6-8 swing forward, averaged 12.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 26 minutes and shot 38.9 percent on threes in 71 regular season games, including 24 starts. He averaged 11.6 points during Denver’s postseason run, starting 16 games and coming off the bench in three others.
Mavericks and Suns interested in Jerami Grant
Jerami Grant and Denver have significant mutual interest in a new deal, sources said. Grant will decline his $9.3 million player option for next season, sources say, and Detroit, Phoenix and Dallas are expected to show interest in him. Grant has established himself as a starting forward for a contending NBA team, providing 3-point shooting, slashing and defensive versatility. The 26-year-old averaged 11.6 points and 3.3 rebounds per game in 19 postseason contests during Denver’s run to the Western Conference Finals.
Mike Singer: I think there’s a very good chance the Nuggets retain Jerami Grant for a few reasons. First of all, their cap situation is such that they wouldn’t be able to sign a player of his caliber from the free agent pool. Secondly, the Nuggets know how valuable Grant is, particularly in the Western Conference. The Nuggets probably wouldn’t have made it out of the first round without him, and they certainly don’t beat the Clippers without him. I think both sides are motivated to reach a deal somewhere in the neighborhood of four years for $64 million. That’s just an educated guess.
Nuggets want to re-sign impending free agents
TJ McBride: “I would foresee us bringing back everyone we possibly could.” -Calvin Booth, who also said that Denver values continuity.
Three teams interested in free agent Jerami Grant
Whenever NBA free agency starts, the Nuggets are expected to have competition in retaining versatile forward Jerami Grant. Grant, who is expected to opt out of his contract, according to a league source, would prefer to stay in Denver given his importance and the Nuggets’ window for contention.
At least three other teams are expected to have interest in luring Grant from the Nuggets, according to two league sources. Those three teams are the Atlanta Hawks, the Phoenix Suns and the Detroit Pistons. Only a handful of teams will have cap space, including those three. It’s always possible a team like Orlando makes a trade and create the requisite space to go after Grant.
Jerami Grant expected to opt out
Jerami Grant wants to be back with the Denver Nuggets next season. Whether that happens may be up to Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly. Grant, who is expected to opt out of his player option, according to a league source, made himself invaluable throughout the Nuggets’ postseason run.
Grant is due $9.3 million next season if he decides to opt into his current contract, according to hoopshype.com’s salary database. A league source suggested Grant could command anywhere from $14 million to $16 million annually over several years.
“I think (Nikola Jokic) and ‘Mal, Mike (Porter Jr.), everybody did a good job of just moving the ball, making it easy for us, making it easy for me, on the offensive end,” Grant said, following Saturday night’s Game 5 loss to the Lakers, which ended Denver’s season. “I tried to step up on the defensive end.” Asked specifically whether he wanted to be part of the team moving forward, Grant said: “I’m definitely looking forward to it,” he said. “We’ll see how it goes.”
Grant is their obvious solution, but I’ve heard chatter that other teams may have their eye on him as well. My educated guess is the Nuggets prioritize Grant.
Jerami Grant declining player option
Asked directly if he’s leaning towards becoming a free agent, Grant didn’t shy away, telling Haynes “I’m definitely not leaning towards picking up the player option. Like you said, I feel like I definitely outplayed the $9 million that I’m making each year right now. But at the same time… I’d love to come to a conclusion or something like that with Denver, it just depends what we discuss and negotiate when the time comes.”
Making an appearance on Yahoo Sports’ Posted Up with Chris Haynes podcast, Denver Nuggets power forward Jerami Grant discussed a myriad of topics, including his preferred format for the NBA’s return, why the Nuggets are often overlooked, his uncle Horace Grant and his impending player option. Grant, 25-years-old, has a $9.3 million player option for the 2020-21 season after signing a three-year, $27.3 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2018. However, Grant has played the best basketball of his career over the last two seasons, leading to obvious questions of if he believes he can obtain a more lucrative contract in free agency this offseason.
Grant has the option to become one of six free agents for the Nuggets this summer, and keeping him in a Denver uniform has been signaled as a priority for the organization from the moment it surrendered a 2020 first-round pick to pry him from Oklahoma City. The choice for Grant: opt in to the final year of his contract, which would pay him $9.3 million next season, then test unrestricted free agency in 2021; or decline the option and seek a multiyear deal now, be it with the Nuggets or another team.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic paused the NBA season and cast uncertainty on the league’s future financial season, Grant seemed all but assured of turning down the option and signing up for a multiyear contract with an annual payout well into eight figures. But with questions lingering about how much financial damage teams are set to absorb and how much that could alter future spending, the idea of securing guaranteed money on the table may be more appealing.
Still, signs are pointing toward the Nuggets and Grant pushing toward some kind of future commitment. The question is how significant that investment should be.
With free agency potentially looming, it’s a good bet Grant will turn down his $9.3 million player option this upcoming summer and see what he might command in a thin class. How the Nuggets handle both he and Millsap’s impending free agency will likely determine how much flexibility they have this summer. “We’ll see how it goes in the offseason,” Grant said. “It’s definitely all situational, but I’m definitely comfortable here. I love my teammates, love the coaches, everything.”
The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed forward Jerami Grant to a multi-year contract, it was announced today by Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.
“We are thrilled to have Jerami continue his development and career with the Thunder,” said Presti. “Jerami’s versatility and overall speed are an important aspect to our effort to evolve and build on our style of play going forward. We believe Jerami’s best basketball is in front of him.”
David Aldridge: Jerami Grant deal with OKC (three years, $27M, @wojespn first) includes player option for third year, per source.
Alex Kennedy: One thing I’ve been hearing: The Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t sure that they’ll be able to re-sign Jerami Grant. It’s possible the 24-year-old gets a bigger offer from another team and they don’t keep him.
Royce Young: Jerami Grant to @wojespn at the combine on staying in OKC: “I definitely think it’s a possibility. I know it’s a lot of moving pieces but I definitely think it’s a great possibility me being there. There’s a lot of things they have to figure out but I think it’s a good chance.”
June 8, 2023 | 12:12 am EDT Update
Michael Pina: Nikola Jokic in the NBA Finals— 33.3 points, 14.0 rebounds, 9.3 assists 59.0/44.4/85.7 shooting splits +18
Ryan Blackburn: Jamal Murray on Nikola’s 32-21-10 stat line tonight: “I think it speaks for itself…how many times does he have to do that to get you guys to believe in his game?” “Running out of things to say. He makes the game look easy.” pic.twitter.com/uGC5fAzxWR
Ryan Blackburn: Jamal Murray on a special Nikola Jokić performance: “He just makes the game look easy…his touch, his creativity, his no-look passes, his IQ. I could go down the line. He’s a special, special player.” pic.twitter.com/FVBugPp30N
Ryan Blackburn: Nikola Jokić on his incredible stat line from tonight.” “If we lose, nobody’s going to mention that…I don’t know. It’s just a stat.”
Ryan Blackburn: Jamal Murray on Christian Braun: “He knows what to do to stay on the floor. He’s solid, plays the gaps…he plays with a lot of confidence, like a five-year vet.” pic.twitter.com/oxcNm4uCN7
Katy Winge: Nikola Jokić was asked about the team dinner last night at Jeff Green’s house after this win and his first response was: “He has a nice house.”
June 7, 2023 | 11:49 pm EDT Update
StatMuse: Teammates to each record a triple-double in a Finals game: — Steph and Draymond — Jokic and Jamal That’s the list. pic.twitter.com/FI5gjzLL7e
