The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a big win over the Indiana Pacers 111-94. The win improved Milwaukee’s record to 12-18 on the year, good enough for 11th in the Eastern Conference. With Giannis expected to return from his calf strain sometime in mid-January, the team wants to put themselves in a position to be as competitive as possible down the stretch.
Unfortunately, a trade target that could help with that has suffered a brutal injury.
Milwaukee Bucks’ Trade Target Jerami Grant Undergoes Devastating Achilles Injury (Breaking Report)
Oct 30, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers reacts in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
In recent trade reports, Jerami Grant has been heavily linked to the Milwaukee Bucks. Grant, however, is reported to have Achilles tendonitis. That injury designation should serve as a warning to the Bucks, as tendonitis typically isn’t a one-time problem.
According to Dalton Sell of FanSided:
Even when healthy, Grant isn’t a perfect target for the Milwaukee Bucks. Yes, he could give them some needed size defensively, and he’s capable of averaging over 20 points on the other end, but it might not justify his $32 million salary this season, $34 million for next season, and $36 million player option for the following year, especially considering that the Bucks may have to trade assets.
Trading for him isn’t the big swing move the Milwaukee Bucks need to make to convince Giannis that they can get back into contention.
Now, the Achilles tendonitis only reinforces that they need to pivot. Injuries have already been a major storyline for Milwaukee this year. As mentioned, Giannis is out. Taurean Prince isn’t coming back soon after undergoing a neck operation. AJ Green missed time with a shoulder injury. Gary Trent Jr. exited Milwaukee’s last game with a calf contusion. The Bucks don’t need to be playing with fire.
Grant isn’t the only “big fish” linked to the Milwaukee Bucks dealing with an injury. Zach LaVine is out with an ankle sprain. Obviously, that’s far less serious than Achilles tendonitis, but the point still lives. Milwaukee will inevitably do something to shake up the roster, but they must understand the risk that comes with trading for players who are battling the injury bug.
A Look a Grant’s Recent Production:
Nov 13, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers small forward Jerami Grant (9) dribbles the ball around Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards (5, left) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images
Here is a look at Grant’s last five games of production:
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