Jerami Grant has been much better in what has been a resurgent 2025-26 season. The Portland Trail Blazers forward is averaging 19.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists on 45/40/85 shooting splits. His improved scoring efficiency and willingness to embrace a surprising sixth man role have Grant in early Sixth Man of the Year conversations.
Overall, that's a promising development as it previously looked as though Portland was stuck with what was arguably the worst contract in the association, questionably signing Grant to a five-year, $160 million deal just one day before superstar Damian Lillard's initial trade request in 2023.