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The reward for Portland is long-shot hopes against NBA MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. As for Grant, the Blazers’ opponent is secondary, because he’s just happy to be back in the postseason. “It’s been a while of not playing very meaningful basketball,” Grant said. “I’m just happy that I have a chance to play when it matters most again.”
Sean Highkin: Jerami Grant is playing tonight. First time all season that Portland will have every player (besides Dame) available.
Kellan Olson: Jerami Grant (right calf strain) is listed as questionable for the Blazers tomorrow against the Suns. He's been out the last 7 games. Damian Lillard (left Achilles injury management) remains out.
Trail Blazers PR: INJURY REPORT 4/6 @ DEN: OUT Jerami Grant (R Calf Strain) Vit Krejci (L Calf Contusion) Damian Lillard (L Achilles Tendon) Shaedon Sharpe (L Fibula Stress Reaction)
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Sean Highkin: Tiago Splitter says Jerami Grant has undergone one MRI on his calf and has more testing to do before they know how long he’ll be out.
Trail Blazers PR: INJURY REPORT 3/29 vs. WAS: OUT Jerami Grant (R Calf Strain) Vit Krejci (L Calf Contusion) Damian Lillard (L Achilles Tendon) Shaedon Sharpe (L Fibula Stress Reaction) Chris Youngblood (Two-Way) QUESTIONABLE Robert Williams III (Low Back Soreness)
And the latter might have lasting implications. Jerami Grant felt “a pop” in his right calf while running down court in transition in the third quarter and did not play in the final period. He’s expected to undergo further medical testing Saturday.
MrBuckBuck: Jerami Grant calf injury against the Mavericks, at the end of the 3rd quarter (with a replay). He didn't play in the 4th quarter.
Jerami Grant calf injury against the Mavericks, at the end of the 3rd quarter (with a replay). He didn't play in the 4th quarter#RipCity pic.twitter.com/a8yksNMAaY
— MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) March 28, 2026
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Capela once noted that he loved an expensive bracelet that Westbrook was wearing. Westbrook immediately took it off his wrist and handed it to him as a gift. Alex Abrines played three years alongside Westbrook. It was a difficult time in Abrines’ career, where he was plagued by loneliness. Abrines told Cope that "Westbrook was incredibly kind to me. When I wanted to quit, he took me out to dinner, and it was great." Another Oklahoma City teammate, Jerami Grant, echoed Abrines' beliefs. "He’s just real. He’s a real person. And he cares about all his teammates. He tries to understand who you are as a person and pushes you to be the best."
DeAndre Jordan recruited Westbrook to the Nuggets last season. He had known Russ for 20 years and called him "one of the most interesting guys in the league. One of the most caring guys." Jordan saw Westbrook mentoring younger players, taking particular interest in undrafted rookie Trey Alexander. "He paid for dinners, got clothes for guys. It’s cool to be able to see him give back to guys who really look up to him." Westbrook is intensely generous with teammates, but also legendarily disciplined when it comes to his own money. "I’ve seen him a few times during breakfast balancing his own checkbook," Grant said. "I’m asking him, like bro you doing this yourself?"
Brandon Miller: “He saved me. (Jerami Grant) got by me, winning play by Kon. That’s all we ask for is just everybody make all the winning plays, and Kon was in the position to make a play. So just having that mindset of being a winner in Kon, I think that’s kinda what separates him from all the other rookies.”
K.C. Johnson: Trail Blazers 121, Bulls 112 11th straight loss and 14th in 15 games. Ties for 3rd-longest losing streak in franchise history. Previous 11-gm skid occurred in 1999-2000 season. Matas Buzelis 20 pts, 7 in doubles. Jerami Grant 27 pts, 7 in doubles. Portland scored combined 43 pts off TOs/rebs
