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NBA Free Agency 2023: 3 landing spots for Jerami Grant you never thought of

By Jakob Ashlin

Mar 6, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph (18) defends against Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 6, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph (18) defends against Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 28, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers small forward Jerami Grant (9) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

Wild-card landing spots for Jerami Grant: 2. Houston Rockets

The Rockets have been linked to an abundance of free agents. With a league-high $59.873 million in practical cap space, the franchise is equipped to make a big splash in free agency.

Grant would be a great fit for their current roster. The Rockets could deploy a starting five of Amen Thompson, Jalen Green, Grant, Jabari Smith Jr., and Alperen Sengun with Kevin Porter Jr., Tari Eason, and Cam Whitmore leading the second unit.

Grant’s shooting would be a major asset to the Rockets, who were last in the NBA in 3-point percentage (32.7). As an established scorer, he would alleviate some of the pressure on the team’s young players, as well.

With their 2024 first-round pick due to the Oklahoma City Thunder (top-four protected), the Rockets have less incentive to tank this season. Furthermore, their young core has to start winning games at some point. Grant is a talented player, who could catapult them into the play-in discussion. If the front office wants him, they could put pressure on the Blazers with a huge offer.

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