Jerami Grant Trade Rumors: Hawks Interested in Pistons SF Ahead of 2022 NBA Draft

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant is expected to be traded to the Atlanta Hawks this summer, according to reports.

Grant is expected to generate a lot of interest over the summer, but the Pistons have not declared that they are 100 percent moving.

The Hawks lost in the first round of the playoffs after finishing with a disappointing 43-39 record. They went all-in on talent retention but took a step back after a surprise appearance in the Eastern Conference finals.

Adding Grant would bolster Atlanta's perimeter defense and provide a secondary scorer next to Trae Young, who often shoulders too much of the offensive load.

The Hawks may be interested in a Grant trade if they can get what they want. A package of Danillo Gallinari and the No. 16 pick in June's draft would work under the salary cap but would likely fall short of the expectations of the Pistons.

The Hawks could add a center or a first-round pick in the next two years. Grant is playing on an expiring contract and may seek an extension as part of trade talks.

The Trail blazers are considered the top contender. Portland gutted its roster this season in order to rebuild around Damian Lillard, who has a friendship with Grant that dates back to their Team USA days.

Portland has the young talent, picks and motivation to pull ahead of the Hawks in talks if the bidding war goes down to the wire.