The revolution of Quentin Grimes and the uncertainties it generates in the Sixers

It is often said that great crises bring significant opportunities, and that is what can be inferred from the current situation with the Philadelphia 76ers. The sports project has fallen apart due to Embiid's issues and Paul George's poor performance, but supporting actors hint at a quick rebuild for upcoming seasons. Quentin Grimes could disrupt many plans.

After the storm, calm may come, but reaching that climax will require extensive financial and contractual calculations in the management of the Philadelphia 76ers. Initially, trust will continue to be placed in Embiid, Maxey will be boosted, and uncertainties arise with Paul George, making it not unlikely that his exit will be sought. There will be few teams willing to take on his salary, but if one emerges, the Sixers should be receptive as they need salary space to sign their luxury reserves for this year.

Quentin Grimes is putting together an incredible March:

28.2 points
5.1 assists
4.9 rebounds
2.2 steals
63.1 TS%
40.9 3PT%

The Sixers possess Grimes’ restricted free agent rights this summer, but don’t be surprised if a team makes an aggressive offer. pic.twitter.com/dhet1oikVt

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) March 24, 2025

Indeed, Gerschon Yabusele, Kelly Oubre Jr, Adem Bona, and especially Quentin Grimes have earned the opportunity for a qualitative leap next year. When combined with the excellent rookie, Jared McDaniels, along with Justin Edwards, who seems to hold enormous potential, it's clear that the rotation of Philadelphia 76ers could be one of the most complete in the entire NBA next season. Additionally, if they land one of the top six picks in the Draft lottery, they will add to that strength.

The issue is that Grimes will be a Restricted Free Agent, Yabusele will have no restrictions, and Oubre Jr has a Player Option. If not exercised, they would find themselves needing to compete in the market for three vital players for their interests who have rightfully earned more money than they currently make. In essence, it will be a tremendous exercise in financial engineering that these Philadelphia 76ers will have to face.

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