Jerami Grant Injury History

Jerami Grant is a veteran power forward for the Portland Trail Blazers. He is known for being an elite versatile two-way player. Standing at 6 feet 7 inches, Grant has been in the NBA for nearly a decade. He was selected 39th overall in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Since then, he has played for five NBA teams, starting with the 76ers (2014-2016), then the Oklahoma City Thunder (2016-2019), the Denver Nuggets (2019-2020), the Detroit Pistons (2020-2022), and currently the Trail Blazers (2022-present). Before the NBA, Grant developed his game early at DeMatha Catholic High School in Maryland as a four-star recruit. He then played for Syracuse University from 2012 to 2014, averaging 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in his sophomore year. At the Denver Nuggets, Grant helped the team reach the 2020 Western Conference Finals.

Since joining Portland, Grant has excelled as a scoring option, averaging 21 points per game with a solid 40.2% shooting from the 3-point distance in the 2023-24 season. On February 8, 2024, he scored a career-high 49 points against his former team, the Detroit Pistons. Additionally, he represented Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, contributing to the team’s gold medal victory.

Jerami Grant’s Injury History

Jerami Grant’s NBA career has had periods of durability and major injury setbacks. After dealing with injuries in his rookie year, Grant managed to remain mostly injury-free for five years from 2015 to 2020. However, starting in 2021, major injuries began to impact his seasons more frequently, causing him to miss roughly 10-15 games each year. Here’s a look at the key injuries Grant has faced in his career:

Major Injuries Jerami Grant Sustained in the NBA

Sore Right Ankle (June - November 2014)

Jerami Grant’s rookie season was delayed due to a sore right ankle, which he injured during pre-season training camp with the Philadelphia 76ers. As per Basketball Reference game log data, Jerami Grant’s pre-seon injuries before his rookie campaign kept him sidelined for the first 15 games of his career.

Right Knee Problems (April 2021)

In the 2020-21 season with the Detroit Pistons, Jerami Grant missed significant time due to a right knee injury. The right knee problems started on April 7th, 2021, and the Detroit Pistons chose to shut him down for the remainder of the season to prioritize his long-term health. Grant played only 54 games that season, the lowest in his career at that point, missing 15 of the final 21 games of the season, according to Basketball Reference game log information.

UCL Ligament Sprain in Right Thumb (December 2021 - January 2022)

Jerami Grant sustained a UCL ligament sprain in his right thumb during a December 16, 2021 game against the New Orleans Pelicans while diving for a loose ball. As per Detroit Free Press, the injury was severe enough to require surgery. As per the NBA's official website, the Pistons announced surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right thumb would keep him out for at least six weeks. Eventually, Jeremy Grant missed 24 games, returning to the lineup on February 1st, 2022, coincidentally against the Pelicans, the same team he was injured against.

Left Calf Strain (March - June 2022)

Toward the end of the 2021-22 season, Jerami Grant suffered a left calf strain in a game against the Washington Wizards. This injury occurred in the first quarter and prematurely ended his season, keeping him out of the final eight games. As ESPN reported, the Pistons were already out of playoff contention, so they opted not to rush him back.

Left Quad Contusion (March - June 2023)

While playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, Jerami Grant sustained a left quad contusion on March 12, 2023, in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Initially, the injury appeared minor, but it worsened and became a season-ending injury. According to Basketball Reference game log data, Jeremy Grant missed the final 14 games of the 2022-23 season due to this setback.

Right Hamstring Injury (March - June 2024)

In 2022 and 2023, in each of the last two seasons' March months, Jerami Grant faced injuries and missed the remainder of those seasons. For a third consecutive season, Jeremy Grant again encountered an unfortunate injury in March—this time a right hamstring issue. This injury sidelined him for the final 18 games, as per Basketball Reference information.