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The image of a dejected Donovan Mitchell slumped on the floor right after the final buzzer in Game 7 of the Utah Jazz’s first-round series to the Denver Nuggets is one that basketball fans will not soon forget.  Mitchell had given it his all in the game and the series, combining with Jamal Murray to […]

The Phoenix Suns entered the NBA bubble with low expectations, as most gambling experts expected them to win under three games out of eight. The Suns proved all those experts wrong and exceeded those expectations in epic fashion, winning all eight games in the bubble and finishing a heartbreaking half-game outside of the playoffs, giving […]

From his perspective, Jerami Grant exceeded his contract’s worth in the 2019-20 season. As such, the forward has no plans of picking up his $9 million option with the Denver Nuggets come free agency. During an appearance on Yahoo Sports’ Posted Up with Chris Haynes podcast (via FanSided), Grant pretty much confirmed that he will […]

The Denver Nuggets had a stellar 43-22 record before the 2019-20 season was suspended due to COVID-19. Denver was in third place in the rugged Western Conference standings and looked primed to go on a deep postseason run. In 2018-19, head coach Michael Malone guided the Nuggets franchise to the playoffs for the first time […]

Jerami Grant is having a strong 2019-20 campaign in his first season playing alongside Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Once doubted with his ability to knock down the long ball, Grant has evolved into a steady marksman from beyond the arc to go pair with his defensive versatility on the other end of the […]

Jerami Grant might not have had his best scoring night on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. But he did find ways to impact the game nonetheless. The Denver Nuggets forward finished the game with seven blocks and a pair of steals as the Nuggets beat the Bucks. It was a performance that seems to define […]

Michael Porter Jr. has made some noise as of late, with many lauding his style of play as one that lends to the Denver Nuggets system. The team has done enough to storm to a 30-13 record through the first half of the season, yet they have yet to make the splash they can really […]

Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant showcased his defensive chops on Sunday night against one of the best players in the entire league in Kawhi Leonard. The Nuggets emerged victorious against the Los Angeles Clippers, 114-104, and this was certainly thanks in part to Grant’s impressive defense on the reigning Finals MVP. While Leonard still managed […]

The Denver Nuggets managed to escape with a win over the Dallas Mavericks as Nikola Jokic managed to make a last-second shot. However, there’s more to the team than Jokic as Jerami Grant also proved to be an important asset to the team. The forward had a solid game at the power forward position, and […]

Jerami Grant has been busy since joining the Denver Nuggets in the offseason. The 6-foot-8 athletic specimen once again showed off his leaping ability against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. Grant came away with one of the best highlights of the evening, punching in a ferocious one-handed poster right over the top of Suns […]

The Denver Nuggets made an underrated acquisition this summer while keeping most of their core from last season intact. The trade that brought in Jerami Grant was in fact not merely amassing frontcourt talent, but snatching a three-and-D player that can hide some of Nikola Jokic’s woes as a player. President of basketball operations Tim […]

The Denver Nuggets narrowly missed out on the top playoff seed in the Western Conference last season, and they are adding two potential impact players to one of the youngest, deepest rosters in basketball. Where does that leave them entering the most wide-open season in nearly a decade? Here’s what to know, watch, and expect […]

While the NBA has gone wild this summer, the Denver Nuggets are mostly relying on continuity to improve in 2019-20. The Nuggets have only made one truly notable upgrade this summer, acquiring Jerami Grant in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but they also agreed to a five-year, $170 million maximum extension with Jamal […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone is all praises for newcomer Jerami Grant who was obtained earlier in the week from the rebuilding Oklahoma City Thunder via a salary dump. Michael Malone on Jerami Grant: “I’ve always had tremendous respect and admiration for his game.” — Harrison Wind (@HarrisonWind) July 11, 2019 The Nuggets had […]

Jerami Grant escaped Oklahoma City just in time. When the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers and began to take inquiries on franchise point guard Russell Westbrook, it was clear that everyone on the roster would be made available for trade. This was especially true for Jerami Grant, who will […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone is excited for the arrival of 6-foot-9 forward Jerami Grant. The Nuggets acquired Grant in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder, sending a 2020 first-round pick in the process. Malone sees big things for Grant in Denver and believes that they got better with the acquisition of the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to trade Jerami Grant to the Denver Nuggets for a first-round pick in 2020 on Monday. The pick, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, will be of the top-10 protected variety over the next three drafts, and there is another caveat. In the unlikely event the Nuggets are unable to convey […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will trade forward Jerami Grant to the Denver Nuggets for a 2020 first-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal will bring OKC its sixth future first-rounder in the past week after the L.A. Clippers doled out an NBA-record five picks to snag Paul George. The move will save the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

We don’t usually see a raise-the-roof celebration nowadays, but Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns decided to unleash the vaunted taunt right after posterizing Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jerami Grant. After spiking one down over Grant, Towns couldn’t control himself and raised the roof to the delight of the home crowd. 💥 K A T I N C […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jerami Grant will be out on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Per Royce Young of ESPN, Grant is listed as out due to an ankle sprain but his status is subject to change during the game day itself. Jerami Grant (ankle sprain) is listed as out for tomorrow’s game against […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder managed to earn a huge win on Sunday against the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks,  with a final score of 118-112. The entire team was understandably in a jovial mood following the victory, and Thunder teammates Paul George and Jerami Grant decided to switch personas during their postgame interview. It was a pretty […]

The NBA is a star-driven league. When discussing the league’s hierarchy, we only give a team as much credibility as their star power demands. Games are marketed as “LeBron’s Lakers” versus “Steph’s Warriors.” A team that possesses a star player becomes an embodiment of that player. This isn’t without good reason, though. One single player […]

Suspensions and fines were inevitable following the dust-up between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Raymond Felton and Dennis Schroder of the Thunder are both suspended for one game for leaving the bench area. Furthermore, Robin Lopez and Kris Dunn of the Bulls were fined for their roles in the altercation. The final […]

Chicago Bulls big man Robin Lopez was ejected from his team’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. It was a chippy evening, and in the third quarter, tempers flared and a scuffle ensued. Lopez was hit with his first technical for his role in the altercation with Thunder forward Jerami Grant. A […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jerami Grant has a huge opportunity ahead of him, likely heading into the 2018-19 season as a starter at the power forward spot after Carmelo Anthony’s departure. To stick there for the duration of the season, he’ll need to make certain adjustments to his game, allowing him to be more than […]

The 2017-18 NBA season did not go as planned for the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, there is a newfound sense of optimism amidst the changes they made this offseason. One player who has high expectations for the Thunder this season is power forward Jerami Grant. According to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, he feels they are a legitimate contender […]

Oklahoma City Thunder talent Jerami Grant won’t stand for the anti-Russell Westbrook narratives that have swirled the league in recent years. The polarizing All-Star has been the cause of many debates, as some of his teammates seem to absolutely adore him, while others like Kevin Durant and Reggie Jackson had a visible rupture with the […]

Jerami Grant is set up to flourish with the Oklahoma City Thunder after the departure of Carmelo Anthony paved the way for a potential starting role. It was only hours into free agency when the Thunder pulled the trigger on a three-year, $27 million deal with Grant — a move that spelled Anthony’s exit from […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder never quite found their identity during the 2017-18 season. After adding Paul George and Carmelo Anthony last summer, they were certainly going to have some difficulty coalescing, but Andre Roberson’s midseason patellar tendon injury threw them for a loop just as they were beginning to surge. Thanks to their moves this […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made the first bang of the free agency period, not only guaranteeing the return of Paul George, but getting him to commit long-term, rewarding him with a four-year, $137 million max deal and a welcome party to boot. The franchise quickly followed with Jerami Grant, agreeing to a beefy three-year, $27 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder kickstarted free agency with the surprising signing of small forward Paul George. They have now managed to lock up another one of their players as well. Small forward Jerami Grant was reportedly among Oklahoma City’s top priorities this offseason. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, both sides have come to terms on a three-year, $27 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a crucial offseason ahead of them following a disappointing end to the 2017-18 NBA season. The biggest question at the moment is the uncertain future of small forward Paul George. Fortunately, there is one other player who the Thunder may have a better chance of re-signing. According to ESPN’s Royce Young, forward Jerami Grant […]

Over the course of the past few seasons, some missed calls during games have been well documented. Videos with a number of them have been made and are available to be viewed online, with most of the clips including traveling violations that were not made by the referees. During Wednesday’s game between the Oklahoma City […]

Coming into the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder were thought by many to be a possible threat to dethrone the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs. After acquiring both Paul George and Carmelo Anthony via trade, OKC General Manager Sam Presti was able to give Russell Westbrook a supporting cast worthy of championship contention. So […]

It’s not always a good idea to drive to the basket whenever Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jerami Grant is patrolling the shaded area. An L.A. Clippers rookie, whom we’ll keep anonymous to protect him from the savagery of the aftermath of Grant’s block, knew of that lesson the hard way, when his layup attempt was […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without forwards Paul George and Jerami Grant tonight, when they they face the Brooklyn Nets in Mexico City, according to Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post. George is suffering from a right calf contusion, having his calf wrapped in ice after the game against the Utah Jazz, while Grant […]

Jerami Grant has been with the Thunder for a only a short time, but it looks like he fits in perfectly. Grant has played three games for Oklahoma City so far and in those contests, he is averaging 21 minutes a game. The athletic forward has not had too big of an effect so far, only averaging […]

Jerami Grant has been with the Thunder for only a short time, but he is already making a big difference. Grant was able to get a big slam against former OKC small forward, Kevin Durant, on Thursday. Now, Grant is posterizing the Timberwolves. Welcome to #LoudCity Jerami Grant!💪 #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/gz9xHqumA0 — OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) November […]