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Quentin Grimes Committed A Crime Before Joining Lakers, JJ Redick Says

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick retold a story about how free agent signing Quentin Grimes accidentally committed a crime years ago.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 5:15 PM
Quentin Grimes Committed A Crime Before Joining Lakers, JJ Redick Says
Key Things to Know
  • Lakers coach JJ Redick revealed Quentin Grimes once accidentally trespassed into a neighbor's home instead of Redick's house.
  • Grimes joined the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year, $60 million free-agent contract.
  • Redick and Grimes resolved the misunderstanding immediately, having dinner together that same evening with Redick's family.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick shared an anecdote during Media Day revealing that new signing Quentin Grimes once accidentally entered a neighbor's house years ago. Redick had invited Grimes to work out at his Long Island home, but Grimes mistakenly entered a neighbor's guest house instead, posting a photo by their pool before Redick alerted him to the mistake.

Grimes recently joined the Lakers in free agency on a four-year, $60 million contract. He is expected to compete for a starting role on the wing alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler for the upcoming season.

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