Is Jerami Grant playing tonight? Latest injury updates for Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets

Will Portland have one of its most critical players available for a matchup with the defending champs?

Yes, Jerami Grant of the Portland Trail Blazers has been actively involved in rumors in the run-up to the trade deadline of February 8. However, the 29-year-old has shown to be a leader in Rip City as well as one of the most valuable and productive members of the squad.

Therefore, it makes sense that Grant’s services are necessary if the Blazers are to defeat Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, the reigning NBA champions, today on the road.

Is Jerami Grant playing for the Blazers tonight?

We’ll keep you updated, but heading toward game time Grant is listed on Portland’s injury report as questionable with a back issue.

If he’s unable to go, expect to see more of Jabari Walker and Toumani Camara.

Malcolm Brogdon was a late add to the list and is questionable with a right knee contusion.

Full injury report for Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets

Here’s the complete rundown of both teams’ injuries ahead of tonight’s 5:30 p.m. PT tipoff:

Portland Trail Blazers:

Out: Robert Williams III (knee); Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal); Moses Brown (wrist)

Questionable: Jerami Grant (back); Malcolm Brogdon (knee)

Denver Nuggets:

Out: Vlatko Cancar (knee)

Probable: Peyton Watson (knee); Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger)