Jerami Grant's trade market continues to heat up this offseason as other options come off the table. The latest is Utah Jazz star forward Lauri Markkanen. Markkanen recently signed a five-year contract extension for $238 million, making him ineligible to be traded until after next season.
So far, in trade rumors, the team most frequently linked to Grant has been the Los Angeles Lakers. However, trade talks seem to be at a standstill as Blazers' general manager Joe Cronin has a high asking price for two first-round picks to move on from arguably their best player.
Blazers send Bucks yet another star in mock proposal
This time, the team that Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report has them trading Grant to in his latest three-team NBA trade ideas is surprising. It's also a trade partner they are familiar with, the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Bucks are coming off a relatively disappointing season capped off by a first-round playoff exit after having championship aspirations following their aggressive trade for Damian Lillard last summer. They could be interested in shaking up their roster to keep up with the rest of the Eastern Conference, with teams like the Knicks and 76ers getting stronger this summer with key additions.
Could a potential Lillard-Grant reunion be on the horizon? Here are the details of the blockbuster three-team deal: