Mar 17, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

NBA Executive Weighs In on Sixers Standout's Potential Value

Originally posted on Philadelphia 76ers on SI
By Kevin McCormick | Last updated Jul 31, 2025 7:55 AM ET

As the Philadelphia 76ers ' offseason rolls along, one of their final tasks is signing Quentin Grimes to a new contract. With talks between the two sides still ongoing, one executive weighed in on the kind of offer the front office should bring to the table.

The Sixers acquired Grimes at the deadline in an effort to add more youth to the roster. This move quickly looked like a massive steal for Philadelphia, as the former first-round pick put together the best stretch of his pro career. Following this impressive stint, Grimes now finds himself in line for a payday.

In a recent column for The Athletic, NBA insider Fred Katz polled executives around the league regarding the top restricted free agents this summer. While breaking down Grimes' situation, one front office member cited the new CBA as a major reason why the Sixers shouldn't overpay their latest standout.

“The way the cap (environment) is now, why would you spend $20 million on Quentin Grimes when you can get (Bucks guard) Gary Trent (Jr.) for a minimum?” said one executive, who proposed a three-year, $40 million contract for Grimes. “We shouldn’t just sign young players because they’re young. … You’ve got to believe Grimes is gonna develop into your starting backcourt with (Tyrese) Maxey.”

Seeing how things have unfolded for the Sixers this summer, retaining Grimes is a top priority. They already let Guerschon Yabusele walk in free agency on an inexpensive deal because they want to keep the veteran guard around. Even though his role won't be the same as it was last season, Grimes still has a complementary skill set that could help the Sixers return to prominence in the Eastern Conference.

This article first appeared on Philadelphia 76ers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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