Quentin Grimes entered this season hoping to strengthen the breakout status he constructed throughout the closing stretch of 2024/25, particularly after a drawn-out restricted free company course of ended with him accepting his qualifying provide.
As a substitute, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com notes that Grimes finally regarded extra like a dependable supporting piece than a participant able to changing into one in every of Philadelphia’s foundational constructing blocks.
That leaves the Sixers going through an essential offseason alternative involving Grimes and Kelly Oubre Jr. Whereas retaining each gamers stays potential financially, Aaronson expects the entrance workplace to lean towards protecting just one.
Oubre brings expertise, familiarity together with his position, and sure a less expensive contract, whereas Grimes presents youth, flooring spacing and long-term upside as a shooter.
Philadelphia’s skill to exceed the wage cap utilizing Grimes’ Chicken rights provides the group extra flexibility, which might make retaining him simpler after addressing different roster issues.
Nonetheless, uncertainty stays about how Grimes can be in staying after negotiations final summer time dragged on with out producing a multi-year deal.
His long-term match can also be considerably unclear given the presence of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe within the backcourt rotation, limiting his pathway towards a considerably bigger position.
Aaronson provides, nevertheless, that the exit of Daryl Morey might doubtlessly ease among the stress left behind from final offseason’s contract saga.
The Sixers are hoping to discover a new president of basketball operations earlier than draft night time, plus extra from Philadelphia. https://t.co/GMu3zgUxHM
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