Philadelphia 76ers free agency: How much will Quentin Grimes get?
Philadelphia 76ers free agency: How much will Quentin Grimes get?
Quentin Grimes put on a show in the 28 games he played for the Philadelphia 76ers after being acquired from the Dallas Mavericks at the deadline. He averaged 21.9 points and set new career highs, scoring 44 points in one game and then 46 points in another as he showed off his scoring chops.
As Grimes heads into free agency, the expectation is that the Sixers will bring him back, but one has to wonder at what price. Philadelphia's cap space is limited, but it can find a way to create more ahead of June 30 as it can dump the salaries of Andre Drummond, Kelly Oubre Jr., and create more money to bring back Grimes--and Guerschon Yabusele.
The Athletic detailed how much they believe Grimes is worth as free agency quickly approaches:
Known mostly as a 3-and-D guy, Grimes averaged 32.0 points per 100 possessions and shot 55.9 percent on 2s in 28 games as a Sixer, posting an 18.8 PER. However, the combination of his restricted free agency and the lack of cap space in the market should limit any sort of bidding war and put the Sixers in a strong position to keep him on a team-friendly deal.
His BORD$ number is a pretty convenient one as far as his next contract. This is the pay range that keeps his pay above the nontaxpayer MLE, thus icing out any rival offers, but maintains the Sixers' status below the second apron. Thus, a three-year deal for $55 million to $60 million seems like a reasonable endpoint.
For those wonder what BORD$ is, The Athletic described it as: "I developed a player valuation system called BORD$ (short for 'Big Old Rating Dollars') that uses analytics and playing time data from the last two seasons, projects values for the coming season based on a player's age and performance and then converts the projected performance and playing time into a salary estimate based on the projected cap in 2025-26 of $154.1 million."
Grimes' free agency will be an interesting one to watch. He did put up a ton of numbers, but it also came in meaningless games with the Sixers out of the playoffs down the stretch of the season. One has to wonder how he will fit next to Philadelphia's Big 3 when the time comes and the games matter out on the floor, but his ability to play off the ball should do wonders for this group when October rolls around to begin the 2025-26 season so it's worth it to bring him back.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
44 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Connor Zilisch holds off Jesse Love to win at Pocono
With Donato Off The Market, Flyers Face Uphill Climb In Hunt For Center The Philadelphia Flyers are still in the early stages of a full roster rebuild, and GM Daniel Briere has been frank in discussing the road he's been travelling as he tries to put together young talent to be the core of his lineup. And on Tuesday, Briere held a pre-entry draft press conference in which he made it clear one area the Flyers are focusing on – the center position – wouldn't be easy to address. 2:25 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Ronald Acuña Jr.'s RBI double
Weston Wilson gives the Phillies the lead in the fifth! With the game tied at one in the fifth inning, Weston Wilson brings in Otto Kemp from third with a RBI base knock!Weston Wilson gives the Phillies the lead in the fifth! originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
3 Potential Trade Destinations for Wizards Forward Corey Kispert Before 2025 NBA Draft
3 Potential Trade Destinations for Wizards Forward Corey Kispert Before 2025 NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Washington Wizards are expected to shop Corey Kispert around in trade talks this offseason, potentially putting the former Gonzaga star on a new NBA team after four seasons in DC. Advertisement Kispert signed a four-year, $54 million extension recently, which includes a team option in 2028-29, a contract that makes him a desirable asset to contending teams while Washington continues to live in rebuilding mode. Kispert played 61 games for the Wizards last year before a thumb injury ended his season prematurely in mid-March. The 6'7 wing averaged 11.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists while shooting 57.4% on two pointers and 36.4% from beyond the arc in 26.4 minutes per game. Kispert's size, off-ball movement, outside shooting, and ability to attack closeouts and score at the rim make him a very valuable scoring wing in the modern NBA, and while he has defensive limitations there is little doubt he will attract multiple suitors on the market. With the NBA draft just nine days away, we take a look at three teams that could make a push for Kispert this offseason: Advertisement Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia was among the worst three point shooting teams in the NBA last year, and with power forward Guerschon Yabusele hitting free agency and Paul George looking completely lost, it would not be a surprise at all to see the 76ers get involved in a trade for Kispert. If Washington is looking to be aggressive in moving up in the draft, sending Kispert and the No. 6 pick to Philadelphia for No. 3 overall could work well for both sides. It gives the Wizards a chance to swing for a superstar in either Ace Bailey or VJ Edgecombe - who might not be available at No. 6 - while giving Philadelphia a proven outside shooter and keeping them in position to land a quality piece from this draft class. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis just made a massive move by trading Desmond Bane to Orlando for a package that included four first round picks. The Grizzlies don't appear to be rebuilding, however, and Kispert is the kind of player they could target to help replenish some of the production lost in the Bane trade. Advertisement While it has not happened yet, a Zag-for-Zag trade very much makes sense here if the Grizzlies are willing to move Brandon Clarke to help clear out their crowded frontcourt, while Washington gets a veteran rim-running big to pair with Alex Sarr and Richaun Holmes. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee will be without superstar guard Damian Lillard next season, and could lose shooting guard Gary Trent Jr to free agency as well. The Bucks are in a unique spot with Giannis Antetokounmpo, but if they do want to keep building around him and contending in the east, adding a proven shooter and scorer in Kispert makes a ton of sense. A deal involving Pat Connaughton (to salary match) and young big Tyler Smith could work for both sides, possibly with draft pick compensation going to Washington as well. Advertisement Related: Ryan Nembhard Teams Up With Former Gonzaga Star in Latest NBA Mock Draft This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
