History of Jerami Grant in Timeline

Jerami Grant is an American professional basketball player currently with the Portland Trail Blazers. Drafted in the second round of the 2014 NBA draft after playing college basketball for Syracuse, Grant has played for multiple NBA teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, and Detroit Pistons. A versatile forward known for his athleticism and scoring ability, Grant won a gold medal as part of the 2020 U.S. Olympic basketball team.

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January 17, 1994: Shawn Bradley Records Nine Blocks

On January 17, 1994, Shawn Bradley recorded nine blocks in a game for the 76ers as a rookie, a record that Jerami Grant later approached in 2015.

March 12, 1994: Jerami Grant Born

On March 12, 1994, Jerami Grant was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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December 12, 2007: Samuel Dalembert Records Nine Blocks

On December 12, 2007, Samuel Dalembert recorded nine blocks in a game for the 76ers, a record that Jerami Grant later approached in 2015.

2011: Senior Year at DeMatha Catholic High School

During his senior year in 2011, Jerami Grant averaged 12.5 points in 23 games at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland.

2012: Ranked as a Top Recruit

In 2012, Jerami Grant was considered a four-star recruit by ESPN.com, ranked as the No. 11 power forward and the No. 37 player in the nation.

2013: Played at Syracuse

In 2013-14 Jerami Grant averaged 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 31.4 minutes per game at Syracuse.

April 2014: Declared for the NBA Draft

In April 2014, Jerami Grant declared for the NBA draft, giving up his remaining college eligibility and transitioning from a guard to a small forward.

June 26, 2014: Selected by Philadelphia 76ers in NBA Draft

On June 26, 2014, Jerami Grant was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the NBA draft.

September 29, 2014: Signed Four-Year Deal with Philadelphia 76ers

On September 29, 2014, Jerami Grant signed a four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.

2014: All-ACC Honorable Mention selection

In 2014, Grant was a All-ACC Honorable Mention selection at Syracuse.

2014: Drafted by Philadelphia 76ers

In 2014, Jerami Grant was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the NBA draft.

January 21, 2015: Recorded Eight Blocks Against New York Knicks

On January 21, 2015, Jerami Grant recorded eight blocks in a game against the New York Knicks, marking the most blocks in a game for a 76er since Samuel Dalembert in 2007 and the most by a 76er rookie since Shawn Bradley in 1994.

February 2, 2015: Season-Best Game Against Cleveland Cavaliers

On February 2, 2015, Jerami Grant had a season-best game with 18 points and 7 rebounds in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

July 2015: Re-joined the 76ers for NBA Summer League

In July 2015, Jerami Grant re-joined the 76ers for the 2015 NBA Summer League.

November 11, 2015: First Career Double-Double

On November 11, 2015, Jerami Grant recorded his first career double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds in a loss to the Toronto Raptors.

2015: Detroit Pistons Received Draft Rights

In 2015, Detroit received draft rights to Nikola Radičević.

April 1, 2016: Recorded 17 Points

On April 1, 2016, Jerami Grant last recorded 17 points, prior to his performance on October 31, 2017.

November 1, 2016: Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder

On November 1, 2016, Jerami Grant was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Ersan İlyasova and a protected draft pick.

December 19, 2016: Season-High 15 Points Against Atlanta Hawks

On December 19, 2016, Jerami Grant scored a season-high 15 points in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

February 1, 2017: Tied Season-High Against Chicago Bulls

On February 1, 2017, Jerami Grant tied his season high mark with 15 points in a loss to the Chicago Bulls.

October 31, 2017: Scored 17 points against the Milwaukee Bucks

On October 31, 2017, Grant scored 17 points off the bench in a 110–91 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He finished 5-of-9 from the floor to record 17 points for the first time since April 1, 2016.

July 7, 2018: Re-signed with the Thunder

On July 7, 2018, Grant re-signed with the Thunder.

January 10, 2019: Scored Career-High 25 Points

On January 10, 2019, Jerami Grant scored a then career-high 25 points to go with 12 rebounds in a 154–147 double-overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

July 8, 2019: Traded to Denver Nuggets

On July 8, 2019, Jerami Grant was traded to the Denver Nuggets for a 2020 first-round pick.

February 25, 2020: Scored Career-High 29 Points

On February 25, 2020, Jerami Grant scored a then career-high 29 points in a 115–98 win over the Detroit Pistons.

September 15, 2020: Game 7 Win Against the Clippers

On September 15, 2020, in a Game 7 win against the favored Clippers, Grant outscored Paul George 14 to 10 while playing 9 fewer minutes.

November 22, 2020: Signed with Detroit Pistons

On November 22, 2020, Jerami Grant signed a three-year, $60 million contract with the Detroit Pistons through a sign-and-trade with the Denver Nuggets.

2020: Won Gold Medal with U.S. Olympic Team

In 2020, Jerami Grant won a gold medal as a member of the U.S. Olympic team.

2020: Denver Nuggets Receive First-Round Pick

In 2020, the Denver Nuggets received a first-round pick as part of the trade that sent Jerami Grant to the team.

February 17, 2021: Career-High 43 Points

On February 17, 2021, Jerami Grant scored a then career-high 43 points in a 105–102 loss to the Chicago Bulls.

June 28, 2021: Played for the U.S. Olympic Team

On June 28, 2021, Jerami Grant played as a member of the 2020 U.S. Olympic team.

December 10, 2021: Suffered Right Thumb Injury

On December 10, 2021, Jerami Grant suffered a right thumb injury during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

March 28, 2022: Ruled Out for Season

On March 28, 2022, Jerami Grant was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a calf strain.

July 6, 2022: Traded to Portland Trail Blazers

On July 6, 2022, Jerami Grant was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.

July 9, 2023: Re-signed with the Blazers

On July 9, 2023, Jerami Grant re-signed with the Portland Trail Blazers.

February 8, 2024: Scored Career-High 49 Points

On February 8, 2024, Jerami Grant scored a career-high 49 points in a 128–122 loss to the Detroit Pistons.

May 2024: Became a Minority Owner of D.C. United

In May 2024, Jerami Grant became a minority owner of his hometown MLS team, D.C. United.

2025: Portland Trail Blazers Will Receive First-Round Pick

In 2025, the Portland Trail Blazers will potentially receive a top-four protected first-round pick as part of the trade that brought Jerami Grant to the team.