Mar 16, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) reacts after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Sixers Pursuing Multiple Avenues to End Quentin Grimes Saga

Originally posted on Philadelphia 76ers on SI
By Kevin McCormick | Last updated Sep 25, 2025 6:05 AM ET

With training camp just around the corner, the Philadelphia 76ers still have one major area of their roster to address. Following his impressive stretch after coming over at the trade deadline, Quentin Grimes remains unsigned as the upcoming season looms.

Grimes ended up being one of the few bright spots in a Sixers season that didn't live up to expectations. He was acquired from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Caleb Martin in a deal that quickly looked lopsided.

In the 28 games he appeared in for the Sixers, Grimes averaged 21.9 PPG, 5.2 RPG, and 4.5 APG.

Coming off the best run of his NBA career, Grimes entered the restricted free agent market in search of a new deal. The Sixers have been adamant about retaining him, but haven't been able to reach an agreement after months of negotiating.

While on NBA Today Wednesday, insider Shams Charania detailed the latest regarding Grimes and the Sixers. Just days away from the start of camp, the two sides remain far apart in contract talks.

Because of this, Grimes will not be in attendance for media day and won't be traveling with the team for their international preseason games in Abu Dhabi.

Developments on restricted free agents -- 76ers' Quentin Grimes and Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga -- for NBA Today: pic.twitter.com/h5gRfh8eUy
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 24, 2025

With the October 1st deadline fast approaching, the Sixers and Grimes have minimal time left to strike an accord for 2026. Amid recent developments, it appears there are still multiple end scenarios on the table.

While detailing the latest on Grimes for The Athletic, Tony Jones reported on some of the offers on the table currently. The former first-round pick could accept his qualifying offer, or waive his no-trade for a one-year deal slightly above the QO.

Jones also noted that the Sixers are still eyeing a multi-year deal for Grimes that could keep him in Philadelphia through 2030.

Grimes has two offers on the table, according to sources. One is the qualifying offer, which is worth one year and $8.7 million. The other is a one-year balloon payment, which is designed for Grimes to waive the no-trade clause that would be attached to him accepting the qualifying offer. The 76ers, league sources say, want to work out a long-term, four-year deal with Grimes, which is something that Grimes would actually be amenable to. The issue is what the money would be, and right now, the two sides are far apart on that.

While he won't be the same type of player we saw last season, Grimes can still be a key complementary piece for the Sixers moving forward. Between his three-and-D nature and flashes of on-ball creation, he can seamlessly fit alongside the team's star trio.

Only time will tell when and how Grimes' saga with the Sixers will reach its end.

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

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