Aris Thessaloniki Seals Major Signing: Jerian Grant Joins on Two-Year Deal

Aris Thessaloniki has secured a significant signing for their basketball roster, agreeing to a two-year deal with American forward Jerian Grant. The move became official after Grant's deadline to find an NBA team expired, automatically activating his contract with the Greek club.

Grant's agents had been working to find him a team in the NBA that could guarantee playing time. Aris, meanwhile, patiently waited, having already met the American's financial demands. The club is reportedly set to offer Grant the largest contract in their current roster, a move described as "EuroLeague level" and "top shelf."

The 29-year-old guard/forward from Kansas was a 2021 NBA Draft pick (32nd overall) by the New York Knicks. Though he never played for them, his rights were traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He played for Oklahoma City until 2023 before being traded to the Houston Rockets. After his release, he signed a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, which later converted to a standard contract.

In recent years, Grant has also played for the Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks, including stints with the Mavericks' G-League affiliate, as he sought a stable NBA position. His arrival in Thessaloniki is expected to bolster the team significantly.