As the Los Angeles Lakers continue to struggle in NBA free agency, they may need to explore the trade market for key additions. One potential target is Portland Trail Blazers starting forward Jerami Grant.

Bleacher Report suggested a trade proposal where the Lakers would acquire Grant by trading Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, and a future first-round pick to the Blazers. Grant would provide the Lakers with another 20-point-per-game scorer alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

“We’ve heard rumors that this is being discussed,” Bleacher Report mentioned in a July 1, 2024, live stream. “The sticking point seems to be that the Lakers don’t want to give up too much.

“…Jerami Grant’s contract isn’t great. He’s making a lot of money, around $30-plus million annually for the next four years. It’s not ideal, but I do think Jerami Grant is a great fit with the Lakers.

“You could have a frontcourt of LeBron, Jerami Grant, and Anthony Davis. He brings defense, shooting, and versatility to the frontcourt.”