Portland Announces Jerami Grant Is In Concussion Protocol
5 months agoThe Portland Trail Blazers have announced that forward Jerami Grant (concussion) has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol. Grant departed Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter and did not return. Portland is back in action on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors, but look for Grant to have a greater shot to be cleared for Friday's game versus the Dallas Mavericks. Last in the NBA in scoring and with Anfernee Simons (thumb) out, the Blazers are going to sorely miss their top scorer for however long he's out. The 29-year-old Grant has shaken off a slow start to the year to average 22.1 points, 2.6 threes, and 1.7 combined steals plus blocks. Opportunity knocks for No. 3 overall pick Scoot Henderson to turn his Year 1 struggles around potentially in a featured role, while similar duties await Malcolm Brogdon. Matisse Thybulle is the preferred waiver-wire pickup as a threes, steals, and blocks specialist.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
Source: Portland Trail Blazers