Jerami Grant out at least six weeks after thumb surgery
The Detroit Pistons' leading scorer, Jerami Grant, underwent surgery on Friday to repair a torn ligement in his right thumb. The initial projection on the timetable for Grant's injury was four-to-six weeks, but now it has increased.
ANALYSIS: Grant will be out right up until February's trade deadline after undergoing surgery, but trade discusssions will continue on for the versatile two-way wing. During his tenure with the Pistons, Grant has showcased an ability to score with increased usage averaging 21.6 points per game.
Earlier this week, BasketballNews.com's Evan Sidery wrote about seven different teams who should be calling Detroit about a potential Grant trade.