Grading a mock trade proposal where the Portland Trail Blazers send Jerami Grant to a surprising Eastern Conference team.

Avdija amassed 30 points (10-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 125-112 victory over the Bucks. Avdija poured in a season-high 30 points in the surprise win,

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Portland Trail Blazers starting forward Jerami Grant is out with an ankle injury for Thursday night’s home game against the Orlando Magic. That news forced coach Chauncey Billups to adjust his starting lineup. His choice to replace Grant is guard Scoot Henderson.

Grant injured his right ankle in Tuesday's win against the Bucks. The veteran is dealing with soreness in that ankle, which puts his status in doubt for Thursday's matchup against Orlando. If he can't play against the Magic, Toumani Camara, Shaedon Sharpe, and Deni Avdija could see more time on the floor for Portland.

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Jerami Grant is AVAILABLE to play.

Deni Avdija scored a career-best 30 points and collected nine rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled Damian Lillard's return to town for the second straight season with a solid 125-112 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

Anfernee Simons scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half, Jerami Grant added 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 for their fourth straight win.

Anfernee Simons scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half, Jerami Grant added 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 for their fourth straight win.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 39 points and 12 rebounds for the Bucks, who had won nine of their last 11 but were playing their third game in four nights.

Deni Avdija answered with a layup for Portland to end the threat ... Henderson made back-to-back 3-pointers that got the Blazers to 43-42. Portland tied it at 45 on Jerami Grant's 3 and it was even at 53 going into the break. Portland, playing the second ...