Quentin Grimes has been waiting quite some time to re-sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, but he will have to settle for less than what he wants.
Quentin Grimes was one of the Philadelphia 76ers’ few success stories last season. In a campaign riddled with injuries, Grimes shone with his performances.
After arriving from the Dallas Mavericks via a trade, Grimes played really well. He averaged 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists with the struggling Eastern giants.
But now, Grimes is a free agent, hoping that the 76ers re-sign him. What has made the process slow is the fact that Grimes is a restricted free agent, meaning the 76ers can wait to match an offer he gets.
With no offers on the table, the 76ers have stalled on Grimes at the negotiation table. And if things continue to stay static, he may have to sign an offer far less than what he hoped for.
Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty ImagesNBA insider says $45.7 million offer is the best Quentin Grimes will get
Brett Siegel put out a comprehensive piece, breaking down the situation between the Philadelphia 76ers and Quentin Grimes.
He believes that Grimes won’t get more than $20 million a season like he hoped. Instead, he believes a three-year, $45.7 million deal is the best option for both sides.
Three-year, $45.7 million contract [AAV of $15.2 million per season]Player option in Year 3 (2027-28 season), allowing Grimes to maximize value with Philadelphia or as an unrestricted free agent.”
“Quite honestly, this is the best deal Grimes is going to get at this juncture,” he added.
But if this is the best offer that Grimes will get, it begs the question: Why don’t the Philadelphia 76ers give him what he’s demanding?
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Well, as Siegel writes, it appears the Philadelphia 76ers appreciate Quentin Grimes’ talent. But they have some doubts, as his best performances came when their star players were injured.
“Although he was very successful in Philadelphia last season, most of Grimes’ big-time performances came without the vast majority of the 76ers’ actual roster healthy and around him.
“That is why the Sixers can’t, and won’t, give Grimes a massive contract this offseason. He still needs to prove that he can play without the ball in his hands and be an offensive threat off the ball next to Maxey, George, and Embiid.
“This three-year contract allows Grimes to do just that and make more than he would by betting on himself with the qualifying offer.”
As things stand, the 76ers haven’t made the offer Siegel pitched above. Hopefully, both sides can come to an agreement that they’re happy with.