The Dallas Mavericks had a busy offseason this summer and made a lot of moves. However, it seems they were even busier than the transaction reports show. According to NBA insider Marc Stein (subscription required), the Mavericks attempted to sign shooting guard Quentin Grimes to a rookie-scale contract extension. However, per Stein, Grimes declined the extension.
“After talks with Dallas on a new deal, Grimes elected not to accept the Mavericks’ three-year offer — believed to be in a similar range as Dallas’ three-year, $27 million offseason deal with Naji Marshall — in hopes that a strong debut season alongside Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving can lead to a richer deal in restricted free agency.”
Dallas acquired Grimes from the Detroit Pistons in a trade involving Tim Hardaway Jr. So far, Grimes has appeared in both of Dallas’ games, though he has had a very limited role. In the two games, he is averaging 1 point and 1 rebound in 10.5 minutes. Additionally, though it is a small sample size, Grimes is shooting 16.7% from the field to start the year.
Quentin Grimes Reportedly Turned Down Contract Extension
Quentin Grimes’ Role With the Dallas Mavericks
There is a lot to like about Grimes’ game. He has shown flashes of being a legitimate 3-and-D player in the NBA and can provide a lot of value in Dallas. Additionally, the 24-year-old is a solid backup guard and can start in spot situations if needed. However, it remains unclear how big of a part he will be in the Mavericks’ rotation this season.
Last season was a rough one for Grimes. After beginning the year with the New York Knicks, starting 18 of 45 games for them, the team traded him to Detroit in February. With Detroit, he appeared in just six games and looked brutal during that time. On the year, Grimes averaged 7 points, 2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists between both teams. Additionally, he shot 37.2% from the field and 33.8% from the three-point line.
With Dallas, Grimes has a unique opportunity to play winning basketball as part of a contender. Additionally, he is slated to be the team’s primary backup shooting guard behind Kyrie Irving. Betting on himself is an interesting move. However, if he can showcase his potential in Dallas, it will turn out to be a good move for him.
The Last Word
The Mavericks enter the 2024-25 season with a different roster from last year’s NBA Finals team. Most notably, the team acquired long-time Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson. Additionally, they traded Josh Green to the Charlotte Hornets and brought back Spencer Dinwiddie. Furthermore, they lost Derrick Jones Jr. to the Los Angeles Clippers. Regardless, as long as Luka Doncic and Irving are on the team, the Mavericks should remain legitimate title contenders.
