5 thoughts on the Jerami Grant, Wizards trade rumor originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
With exactly one month until the 2022 NBA trade deadline arrives on February 10, a rumor has emerged linking the Wizards once again to Pistons wing Jerami Grant. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Wizards are among several teams keeping an eye on Grant as the deadline approaches.
Grant, 27, remains out for a few more weeks with a thumb injury, but even so, it’s easy to see why he would interest the Wizards and other teams. He’s a very good two-way forward who has shown significant improvement in recent years.
While nothing appears to be imminent, here are five quick thoughts on the Wizards and Grant as a fit…
Grant matches their direction
The Wizards want to continue marching forward with defense dictating their roster decisions. Grant is a terrific wing defender with the versatility to guard the opposing team’s best scorer just about every night, regardless of position. But…