Quentin Grimes remains a restricted free agent, and it’s not clear if the Philadelphia 76ers will sign him or let him go.
What is his value, and is he really worth a big contract?
Speaking with Fred Katz, an unnamed NBA exec seemed lukewarm about Grimes.
“Why would you spend $20 million on Quentin Grimes when you can get Gary Trent (Jr.) for a minimum?” The anonymous executive said, via NBACentral.
“Why would you spend $20 million on Quentin Grimes when you can get Gary Trent (Jr.) for a minimum?”
– An anonymous executive on Quentin Grimes’ contract negotiations
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Grimes produced 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists for the 76ers in 2024-25.
He played in 28 games for them after the trade deadline and was with the New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, and Dallas Mavericks before that.
He put up strong numbers in a short amount of time, but are the Sixers ready to commit to a long-term partnership with him?
That is a big question, one made larger when there are other free agents, like Trent, who could come in at a cheaper price point.
The 76ers need to be very careful with all of their contracts, and they should only sign people they truly believe in.
Last season proved that injuries can completely disrupt and change this team, and anyone on the roster needs to be able to suit up and perform well at all times.
If the 76ers are going to sign Grimes, they want to be sure that he can step up and provide a lot of assistance.
He needs to be worth every single penny, and the Sixers aren’t sure that he is.
Where will Grimes play and how much will he make?
This is just one of the many questions floating around the NBA as the offseason rolls on.
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