TRADE: Jerami Grant + #46 to POR | 2025 1st + #36 to DET

[F Gump]

No, when he signed up with Houston he thought he was getting on a contender.  It was not until after he signed that Harden forced his way out.

I think he was just looking to get paid, and HOU happened to be the one who wanted to pay him. As I recall, DET did not, but was willing to do a sign-and-trade to help him get an over-MLE deal and get something back in return (which was basically the pick/rights to Isaiah Stewart, #16 from that draft) plus assorted filler.