Lakers intent could be cut off By the Suns reinforcing the forward line with the intended Pistons Grant

The Pistons are likely to send Off Jeramie Grant before the trade deadline, which was recently reported by NBA celebrities Mark Stein and Charania, and the Lakers and Blazers are interested in Grant. According to local phoenix media reports, the Suns are also considering Grant to strengthen the front, they have more chips, and they are more likely to become Grant's next home.

Grant has averaged 33.2 minutes per game this season and can have 20.1 points and 4.8 rebounds. However, Grant has not played since his thumb injury on December 11. Grant is making less than $20 million this season and just $21 million next season. The Lakers, Trail Blazers and other teams all want Grant, and so do the Suns.

The Hoops Hype website believes that the key to whether the Suns can get Grant is that they are willing to give up a few first-round picks, and if they are willing to send Cameron Johnson, maybe the team will have enough of adding a first-rounder. As for salary matching, the Suns definitely want to keep their core rotation players as much as possible, in which case they may want to send away Saric, who has been absent this season, and Jaren Smith, who has refused to carry out the third-year team option.

CBS Sports also believes that the advantage in draft picks may allow the Suns to get Grant. Compared to other contenders, the Suns may realize that they have a clear advantage in this regard. For example, if the Suns are desperate, they can trade Grant for three first rounds.

Of course, the Suns have other options for getting Grant, and SB Nation has proposed before that the Suns could consider trading Grant with DeAndre Ayton. Before the start of the season, the Suns did not reach a contract extension agreement with Ayton, which made many people feel confused. If the Suns really didn't intend to put the treasure on Ayton, they could use Ayton to trade Grant and Stewart.

In the potential trade between the Suns and the Pistons, Crowder is also likely to join the deal negotiations, and Grant can replace Crowder's starting position after joining the Suns. Today's Suns, the offensive power of the front line is not enough, with excellent athleticism, Grant has always been a good finisher, and Grant is also one of the best forward defenders in the league, plus Grant also has a good three-pointer, he will be an ideal choice for the team's big forward position.

On the face of it, the Suns want to get Grant, have to give up Crowder and the draft picks, and one would question whether such a run was worth it for a non-All-Star player. But for the Suns, Grant will be a very important upgrade, and during the Nuggets, he played a very important role, often defending top players like Leonard, Paul George, James, Anthony Davis. Grant's addition will give them more options on the defensive end, giving them the strength to deal with these top forwards.

One reason that might make the Suns refuse is the price factor, and if the team plans to give Ayton a long contract, going to get Grant will increase the team's salary burden. The Suns do want to clean up Saric and Jaren Smith's contracts, but relatively speaking, they can go after Thaddeus Young, who pays a little less. Another reason that prevents the Suns from making a deal is whether their boss is willing to spend such a sum of money. But as long as the boss agrees, the Suns can achieve the reinforcement plan they want.

in Kelsang