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Dodging Quentin Grimes was the 76ers’ smartest offseason decision

The LA Lakers are experiencing the version of Quentin Grimes that the Philadelphia 76ers were desperate to avoid.

By Nathan Doyle · The Sixer Sense

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:46 PM

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The Sixer Sense argues that avoiding a costly contract for Quentin Grimes was Philadelphia's best offseason decision.
Grimes struggled in the playoffs for the 76ers, averaging 6 points on 30 percent shooting against the Knicks.
The guard subsequently signed with the Los Angeles Lakers after Philadelphia refused to meet his contract demands.

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Nathan Doyle of The Sixer Sense argues that letting guard Quentin Grimes depart in free agency was the Philadelphia 76ers' best offseason move. The writer contends that meeting Grimes' demands for a hefty pay raise would have hindered Philadelphia's roster building, especially following his sharp postseason decline during the team's playoff sweep by the New York Knicks.

Grimes ultimately signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, where Doyle claims he has continued to display inconsistent performances alongside Luka Doncic. Through nine games with the Lakers, Grimes has averaged 8.2 points, 3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists, despite recently scoring 23 points in a 103-87 victory over the LA Clippers.

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