Jerami Grant

Grant didn't shoot the ball well, but the assists will be valuable to fantasy managers. For the season, he's ranked just outside the top 100, which is what many expected based on the Yahoo ADP (109). Managers who have Grant rostered should hope Portland can remain competitive and (relatively) healthy, as that should help stave off the dreaded shutdown.

Grant didn't have much to offer aside from points in this pairing. His raw scoring and efficiency are down with this year's Trail Blazers and he's grabbed just one rebound in two straight contests. A streaky 20-point scorer without other desirable numbers is sure to lose value over time.

Grant was one of two Blazers to score 21 points on Thursday, with Deandre Ayton being the other. After getting off to an excellent start to the season, Grant's production has tapered off some, as he's scored 20 or more in two of his last six games. He's still holding onto a spot in the top 100, but Grant's value is sliding toward where fantasy managers expected it to be based on his Yahoo ADP (109).

Grant continues to exceed preseason expectations regarding his fantasy value, providing 8th-round per-game value. On Saturday, he recorded a complete stat line, with the field-goal percentage being the lone issue. The lingering concern for Grant and Portland's other veterans is the front office deciding at some point to emphasize strengthening the team's draft lottery odds. That isn't a problem now, but it will impact fantasy basketball later this season.