5 Realistic Lakers Trade Targets at the 2025 Deadline

Jerami Grant

The 30-year-old combo forward is having a down season in Portland, making him available for a more reasonable price. In last season's deadline and the offseason, it was reported that the Trail Blazers were looking for multiple first-round picks for Jerami Grant. That is not happening while Grant is averaging only 14.5 points per game on 53% True Shooting. His two-point shooting percentage of 38.1 is obviously a cause for concern but the Lakers -or any team trading for him- will hope that he will play better in a more competitive situation.

Grant is still a solid three-and-d option. After shooting over 40% from downtown in the last two seasons, he is hitting 38.2% this season. Defensively, he can guard multiple positions while providing help defense and secondary rim protection. He is the perfect fit for the third frontcourt spot next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

The biggest impediment in a Grant trade is his contract. He has three more guaranteed seasons on his deal with over $30 million in average annual salary and has a player option for $36.4 million for the 2027-28 season. That is a ton of financial risk for the Lakers to take going forward.

Yet, for the right price, it could be a risk worth taking. The Lakers shouldn't be parting ways with a first-round pick for Grant but could make the salaries work with a trade package consisting of Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, and second-round picks. That is a win-win scenario that could benefit both teams.