1 day Ago By Andrei De Guzman, NBA Analysis Network
Amid a tumultuous season filled with frustration and disappointments, the Philadelphia 76ers found a silver lining in Quentin Grimes. Arriving from the Dallas Mavericks as one of the trade deadline deals, the fourth-year guard has emerged as the team’s lone bright spot in finishing the 2024-25 campaign. In the wake of Joel Embiid’s season shutdown , Paul George’s disappointing first season , and then officially being eliminated from playoff contention , it was Quentin Grimes who provided the Philadelphia 76ers some burst of joy and optimism.
Ever since he wore a Sixers uniform, Grimes flipped the switch and transformed into an improbable star, new career performances, including a 46-point game. Philadelphia 76ers make plans to re-sign Quentin Grimes In 22 games in Philly, Grimes is averaging 21.8 points to go with 5.
0 boards, 4.2 assists, and 1.5 steals.
He’s been on target with 49.1 percent shooting and 39.2 percent efficiency from the outside.
Fans were going wild over his recent strong displays, prompting many to continue criticizing Mavs general manager Nico Harrison for giving Grimes away following the Luka Doncic mega deal. After what Grimes has been showcasing since entering their side, the 76ers have seen enough to be convinced to try and re-sign their midseason breakout star heading to the 2025 offseason, according to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. They wrote : “League sources say that Quentin Grimes’ camp did not explicitly request a trade out of Dallas, despite suggestions to the contrary, but the fourth-year guard appears to have given his forthcoming foray into a restricted free agency quite a boost regardless with his scoring as a Sixer.
” “The Sixers, I’m told, do hope to re-sign Grimes, whose precise market is difficult to forecast (as it always is for RFAs).” The challenge is Grimes’ performances may have created an increased market for his services this summer. Jeff Teague urged 76ers to re-sign Grimes Grimes is set to become a restricted free agent this summer in which he will earn $4.
96m for this season as the final year of his four-year, $11 million deal he inked with the New York Knicks back in 2021. The 76ers have committed most of their money in their star trio of Embiid, George, and Tyrese Maxey , and have to spend the rest of their finances wisely. The idea of Grimes going back to Philly appears intriguing as they look to bounce back next season.
Former NBA star Jeff Teague urged them to re-sign and even build around Grimes , and trade away Paul George. “Trade PG, you can get him [Grimes] right now for four-year $40 million,” said Jeff Teague on his Club 520 podcast. “He the one.
” Convincing Grimes to come back would be the first step. Whether the Sixers can find a taker for Paul George is another matter. This article first appeared on NBA Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.
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