“Can the Sixers Secure a Surprising Deal? The Race to Re-Sign Quentin Grimes Heats Up!”

In a season filled with struggles for the Philadelphia 76ers, one shining star has emerged, and that’s Quentin Grimes. After making the leap from Dallas to Philadelphia in a trade that included Caleb Martin, Grimes has certainly found his groove. With averages of 21.8 points per game and a commendable shooting percentage from beyond the arc at 39.2%, he’s not just doing well—he’s lighting up the court! Alongside his scoring prowess, he’s contributing around 5 rebounds and 4 assists per game, making him a versatile asset for the team.

As the offseason approaches, the stakes are high for both Grimes and the 76ers. With him being a restricted free agent, the question looms: can Philadelphia afford to keep him in the fold? The numbers are tricky, and the landscape of his potential market is cloudy at best. Projections suggest he might command a hefty four-year deal worth around $100 million, a figure that raises eyebrows. However, he’s surely worth a solid investment, especially considering his youth and potential growth.

Yet, as Philadelphia navigates its financial structure, it finds itself in quite the dilemma. With significant financial commitments to stars like Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey, the 76ers need to tread carefully. As they look to address their roster needs, they’re faced with the reality that choices must be made. With their luxury-tax threshold looming, keeping Grimes may necessitate letting go of other key contributors. Whatever the outcome, one thing’s for sure: Grimes has positioned himself well in the league, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see other teams springing forward with offers. This trade from Dallas to Philly might just represent a turning point in his career. If you’re interested in the intricacies of this situation, you can
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The reality: Philly is likely only going to be able to bring back two of Grimes, Oubre, and Yabusele. Maybe things shake out differently, but with a top-heavy roster, it will be difficult for Daryl Morey to fill out the roster with quality players and stay below the aprons. Whatever the 76ers choose, expect some team to step up and pay Grimes this season. The trade from Dallas to Philly could not have worked out much better for him.
Grimes is a restricted free agent this offseason and the 76ers hope to re-sign him, reports Marc Stein in his weekly newsletter. The challenge is how much Grimes could make and if Philadelphia can afford it.Things add up quickly. The 76ers have tanked of late in hopes of retaining their first-round draft pick (they owe it to Oklahoma City, top-six protected). If Philly lands in the top six, that rookie will cost at least million and up to as much as million next season. Also, Grimes is not the only player the 76ers want to bring back. There is Kelly Oubre, who is expected to opt out of his .4 million and become a free agent, as well as unrestricted free agent Guerschon Yabusele.

Grimes’ market is tough to predict. Keith Smith at Spotac projects a four-year, 0 million contract, while I think that sounds high, something close to million a season is a fair bet on the potential of the 24-year-old who has shown he is more than a 3&D guy. That said, only Brooklyn has the cap space to max Grimes out, and that’s not the direction the Nets are looking, and it’s hard to see another team coming in with an offer that Philadelphia would not match.That said, the 76ers have their own challenges. Philadelphia is on the hook for 9.1 million next season for just their big three of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey, plus Jared McCain. That leaves the Sixers about million below the salary cap number with at least 10 roster spots to fill. The real numbers to watch are the luxury-tax line (an estimated 7.9 million) and the second tax apron (7.8 million). You have to look hard for bright spots in this Philadelphia 76ers season, but Quentin Grimes is one of them. Since being traded to Philadelphia from Dallas as part of the Caleb Martin deal, Grimes has averaged 21.8 points a game while shooting 39.2% from 3, plus adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists a night.