{"id":158304,"date":"2025-09-08T22:36:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T02:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=158304"},"modified":"2025-09-08T22:36:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T02:36:31","slug":"nets-could-provide-solution-sixers-quentin-grimes-stalemate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/09\/08\/nets-could-provide-solution-sixers-quentin-grimes-stalemate\/","title":{"rendered":"Nets Could Provide Solution To Sixers, Quentin Grimes Stalemate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Though they’re feeling the pressure<\/a> after a calamitous season, the Philadelphia 76ers have avoided making any major trades. In fact, the biggest move they’ve made this summer was selecting Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe<\/a> third overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. Edgecombe, an upper echelon athlete with the potential to be a defensive force<\/a>, will be an immediate compliment to scoring-minded guards Tyrese Maxey<\/a> and Jared McCain<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With that being said, as McCain’s outstanding rookie campaign was abbreviated by a meniscus tear, his return will feel like an offseason addition. Fortunately, the TikTok sensation expects to be ready by training camp<\/a>, per Sixers Wire reporter Ky Carlin. Paul George<\/a>, who was held to just 41 games in his debut Sixers season, may come in like a summertime pickup himself. And yet, none of this overshadows their stalemate with restricted free agent Quentin Grimes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Nets Could Provide Solution To Sixers, Quentin Grimes Stalemate<\/h2>\n

At the 2024-25 trade deadline, the Sixers made a sharp decision, acquiring Grimes and a second-round pick from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Caleb Martin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Feb 26, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) drives to the basket against New York Knicks center Ariel Hukporti (55) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Grimes had been traded by<\/a> the New York Knicks the previous season, winding up with the Detroit Pistons. After one of his worst stretches, he was traded to a Mavericks team that wanted to solidify their perimeter defense<\/a>. After rediscovering his shooting stroke, Grimes dazzled as a 3-and-D wing in Dallas. So much so that the Mavericks offered him a contract extension. However, Grimes believed he could attract even better deals<\/a>, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.<\/p>\n

Surprisingly, the former 25th overall pick was even better with the Sixers than he was in Dallas. Capitalizing on injuries to Philadelphia’s key players, he put up star numbers, often operating as their No. 1 option. Now, thanks to a healthy and stuffed backcourt, he’s slid back down the totem pole.<\/p>\n

Trading Andre Drummond<\/h3>\n

If Grimes hadn’t played hardball, he’d be signing a three-year, $27 million contract with the Mavs. Instead, he “allegedly has a chance to” agree to sign a $8.7 million qualifying offer from the Sixers, per Bleacher Report insider Jake Fischer. Grimes would then become an unrestricted free agent in 2026, when multiple teams are expected to have maximum cap space. However, because Philadelphia has a deeper guard rotation, his free market value could take a hit by then.<\/p>\n

As a result, he’s in a tricky position. His safest bet could be returning to the Sixers, but they could make the decision easier by increasing their offer. With that in mind, “there has been buzz all summer long about the Sixers looking to potentially move one of, if not both, Andre Drummond and Kelly Oubre (Jr.),” per Fischer.<\/p>\n