The Blazers will host the Heat for the first and only time this season. Portland will look for its 14th win of the season and its eighth in front of its home fans. However, they w

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107.

The Portland Trail Blazers are rebuilding. They are the exact kind of team that contenders are going to want to dial up as the trade deadline gets closer. Sitt

With Murray sidelined Tuesday, the Trail Blazers should lean on Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija from the starting lineup. Scoot Henderson appears to be a prime candidate for increased run, while the versatile Dalano Banton could pick up extra minutes from Portland's bench.

The Portland Trail Blazers appeared set to start their three-game trip by blowing out the Miami Heat Tuesday night at the Kaseya Center. Instead, they built a 27-point lead and then watched the Heat storm back to within seven before ultimately holding on to win 116-107.

The Trail Blazers are going to be a team that is looked at as sellers at the trade deadline. Their most valuable asset is going to be Jerami Grant. Grant is valued across the league for his scoring ability and his length on the perimeter. Once team sees him as a potential player who can solve their current issues with their star player.

The Blazers should trade Jerami Grant, given his age and contract. Here are three deals that make sense for Portland as we approach the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

After sitting in Tuesday's win over Miami, Murray remains iffy to suit up for the Blazers on Thursday due to a chest contusion. If the 24-year-old is downgraded to out against Orlando, Portland would figure to give Jerami Grant a heavy workload from the starting lineup,

Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors of a move to Phoenix, turning out for the Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a pair of Suns-themed colorway shoes.

Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball against Anfernee Simons #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at the Moda Center on October 26, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. The Miami Heat won 119-98. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) Getty Images

Miami Heat (19-17, sixth in the Eastern Conference ... INJURIES: Trail Blazers: Matisse Thybulle: day to day (ankle), Robert Williams III: day to day (rest), Jerami Grant: day to day (face). Heat: Dru Smith: out for season (achilles), Kevin Love: day ...

Grant is ruled out and will miss his sixth consecutive game due to a face contusion. Deandre Ayton is questionable tomorrow vs. Miami with left calf soreness. Jerami Grant and Matisse Thybulle are ...