July 05, 2025
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Will the Sixers be able to retain restricted free agent Quentin Grimes?
There has been "little to no movement" on any sort of agreement between the Sixers and restricted free agent Quentin Grimes, according to a report from Kelly Iko and Tony Jones of The Athletic:
To this point, there has been little to no movement with restricted free agent guard Quentin Grimes and the Philadelphia 76ers, league sources tell myself and @Tjonesonthenba. The two sides are hoping to continue communication in the coming days.
— Kelly Iko (@KellyIko) July 5, 2025
Grimes, 25, went on a two-month scoring binge for the Sixers after being acquired from the Dallas Mavericks at the trade deadline. But because he is a restricted free agent, the team can match any offer sheet he signs with another team.
Unfortunately for Grimes, the state of the free agency market has continued to play into the Sixers' hands. The Brooklyn Nets are the only team with cap space as things stand now, and to date they have appeared solely focused on adding assets by taking on unwanted salaries.
The Sixers and Grimes remain in a holding pattern that is not uncommon in the NBA — and the team ends up securing a team-friendly commitment just about every time. Without a real market, Grimes has no leverage. This could take a while, but the Sixers remain in excellent position to wait him out.
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