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PHI • Guard • #5
1 day ago
Grimes has reached double figures in all ten games he’s played this season, providing the 76ers with consistent offense off the bench. However, he’s also been effective in the rebound and assist categories, which is why he’s ranked safely within the top-100 going into Week 4. There’s the question of what will happen once Paul George is healthy enough to play and Jared McCain (zero points and one assist in nine minutes) isn’t under a minutes restriction. However, Grimes should not take too big a hit once the 76ers’ rotation is at full strength, given his productivity.
PHI • Guard • #5
8 days ago
Grimes had one of his best all-around games as a pro on Sunday, dishing out a career-high 13 assists while scoring efficiently. Despite coming off the bench, he’s providing fifth-round value in eight-cat formats, far exceeding the expectations of most fantasy managers. Grimes has benefited from the absences of Jared McCain and Paul George, so it’s fair to question his fantasy value once the 76ers are whole. However, they aren’t right now, so Grimes should be rostered in some 12-team leagues.
PHI • Guard • #5
13 days ago
While he hasn’t been as prolific a scorer as he was late last season, Grimes has reached double figures in all four games for the 76ers. On Tuesday, he knocked down three more three-pointers as part of a complete stat line that included five “stocks.” He’s rostered in 31 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and would make for a solid “add” to end Week 2 as Philadelphia plays on Friday and Sunday.
PHI • Guard • #5
14 days ago
One of the priority waiver wire adds during the opening week of the fantasy basketball season, Grimes saw expanded minutes with Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (knee) out. He poured in 11 first-half points, thanks in large part to a trio of three-pointers. He was fouled on a three-point attempt with just under five minutes left in the contest and sank all three free throws after the Magic cut the lead down to just two points with a late rally. He’s done a nice job stuffing the stat sheet in the early stages of the regular season, which gives him relevance for fantasy purposes until George gets back on the court.
PHI • Guard • #5
16 days ago
Grimes was quiet in the season opener, scoring only 10 points in 32 minutes. However, he got hot in this one, and his offense was needed for the 76ers to move to 2-0. Grimes was awesome to finish last season, but his role is different with this team healthy and VJ Edgecombe in town. Still, he was able to prove that he can still contribute in the box score as a reserve. That may change when Paul George gets healthy, but this game at least served as a good reminder of his talent.
PHI • Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
One day after fellow restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year deal, Grimes’ status for the upcoming season was resolved. He’s reportedly signed his one-year offer sheet on the final day to do so, which ensures he’ll be an unrestricted free agent next summer. Grimes enjoyed the best stretch of his NBA career after the February trade deadline, but that was at a time when the 76ers were without Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Jared McCain, among others. With McCain recovering from thumb surgery, Grimes’ role will have added importance, even with the 76ers selecting VJ Edgecombe in June’s draft.
Source: Shams Charania
PHI • Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
While Philadelphia certainly wants Grimes suiting up for them next season, especially in the wake of Jared McCain’s thumb injury, they aren’t going to budge on their offer. Grimes either has to take what they’ve offered or take the qualifying offer and explore free agency next summer. Regardless, there should be some clarity on his contract situation in the coming days.
Source: Jake Fischer
PHI • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Grimes’ finish to the season was one of the few bright spots for the 76ers in a disappointing 2024-25, and his timing appeared to be excellent. However, as a restricted free agent, Grimes lacks leverage. Charania reported Wednesday that, according to Grimes’ agent, the 76ers did not make their first concrete offer until recently and the sides are “far apart” on a contract. In addition to getting a healthy Jared McCain back into the fold and Kelly Oubre Jr. picking up his player option, the 76ers added highly athletic guard VJ Edgecombe via the draft. Due to the current state of his contract, Grimes will not travel with the 76ers to Abu Dhabi, where they will play two preseason games against the Knicks. Grimes can sign the one-year qualifying offer worth $8.7 million, making him an unrestricted free agent next summer. He has until October 1 to accept the qualifying offer.
Source: Shams Charania
PHI • Guard • #5
5 months ago
With it being reported earlier in June by NBA insider Marc Stein that re-signing Grimes is a priority for the 76ers, Saturday’s development was expected. Tendering a qualifying offer to the guard, acquired from the Mavericks at the February trade deadline, makes him a restricted free agent when free agency opens on Monday. While the 2024-25 season was a significant disappointment for Philadelphia, Grimes’ play was one of the few bright spots. As part of a healthy rotation, he’ll have a low fantasy ceiling, but Grimes should still be worth a look in deeper leagues.
Source: Michael Scotto
PHI • Guard • #5
5 months ago
Acquired from the Mavericks at the trade deadline in exchange for Caleb Martin, Grimes made an extremely positive impression on the 76ers. With Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George sidelined due to injury, Grimes recorded some gaudy stat lines during the “silly season.” Unsurprisingly, keeping the restricted free agent in Philadelphia is the team’s desire. According to Stein, his sources say re-signing Grimes remains a “priority” for the 76ers. In a healthy rotation, his fantasy ceiling is considerably lower than it was when Philadelphia was shorthanded. That said, re-signing Grimes will be critical for the 76ers, whose bench disappointed for most of the 2024-25 season.
Source: Marc Stein
PHI • Guard • #5
7 months ago
Grimes is available after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Hawks. He can be a significant asset to fantasy managers in active leagues if he can approach his average of 35.6 minutes per game over his last five appearances. Given how well Grimes has played for the 76ers, he’s undoubtedly worth the risk.
Source: Keith Pompey
PHI • Guard • #5
7 months ago
The 76ers have secured the fifth-best odds in next month’s draft lottery, increasing the likelihood that they’ll hold onto their top-six protected first-round pick. Sunday’s result won’t change that, which may increase Grimes’s chances of playing. To say he’s likely earned himself some money ahead of restricted free agency with his play over the past month would be an understatement. As for Edwards, he’s also played well when available, with the 76ers converting him to a standard contract just before the All-Star break.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Guard • #5
7 months ago
As has been the case throughout the last month, Grimes again shouldered a significant amount of the offensive workload for the 76ers. The good news for fantasy managers is this has not negatively impacted Grimes’ efficiency, most recently shooting over 50 percent from the field on Saturday. Over the past month, he has provided top-25 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Grimes will be a restricted free agent this summer, and his play has likely driven up the price he’ll command in July.
PHI • Guard • #5
7 months ago
The 76ers keep losing, and Grimes keeps cooking, which is exactly what management wants. This was his 11th time scoring at least 20 points in his last 12 appearances, and it was his second point-assist double-double during this stretch. He’ll continue to be an elite fantasy option for the remainder of this season, but he is a difficult player to project heading into next year. He’ll be a restricted free agent this summer, and if he remains with Philadelphia, it’s unclear where he will fit into the rotation with Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, Paul George and a potential top-six pick in the mix.
PHI • Guard • #5
7 months ago
Playing against the franchise that selected him with the 21st overall pick in the 2021 draft, Grimes continued his excellent late-season run. The 76ers guard has scored 20 points or more in 10 of his last 11 appearances, providing top-15 per-game value in eight-cat formats over the past month. At this point, all that may stop Grimes would be the 76ers deciding to sit him for the rest of the season. However, with Philadelphia 4-26 in its last 30 games, the front office doesn’t need to do much more to improve the team’s draft lottery odds.
PHI • Guard • #5
8 months ago
Grimes has been a featured player in Philly’s offense for a while now but will get a day of rest. Oubre, on the other hand, will miss his 10th straight game on Sunday. Justin Edwards appears set to have a prominent role on Sunday after at least 17 points in his previous seven games.
PHI • Guard • #5
8 months ago
Grimes has been a featured player in Philly’s offense for a while now but has been rested as the team tries to pile up enough losses to keep their draft pick. Oubre, on the other hand, will miss his 10th straight game on Sunday. Justin Edwards appears set to have a prominent role on Sunday after at least 17 points in his previous seven games.
PHI • Guard • #5
8 months ago
Grimes didn’t have his best night shooting the ball, making two of his seven attempts from inside the arc, but the overall stat line was solid. Over the past two weeks, the 76ers’ guard has offered top-20 value in eight-cat formats. With Philadelphia ending Week 21 with a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back, Grimes may miss one of those games for rest reasons. If so, Jared Butler (14/5/4 with four three-pointers in 26 minutes) would have added fantasy value.
PHI • Guard • #5
8 months ago
Grimes took Monday night off after posting a 26/5/6 line in Sunday’s loss to Atlanta, but he’s been putting the Sixers on his back for the last month. In that span, Grimes comfortably leads his team in scoring with 24.9 points per game to go with 4.5 assists, 4.5 boards, 3.2 triples and 1.9 steals. He’s been a top 40 fantasy option over the last 14 games, and there’s no reason to think his hot streak will end any time soon.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Guard • #5
8 months ago
Grimes has the most fantasy value of anyone on the 76ers with Tyrese Maxey and Paul George out, but he won’t help fantasy managers Monday as he’s getting the night off for rest. Drummond will miss another game with a toe injury that has bothered him off and on all season long. Adem Bona figures to see more minutes with Drummond out.
Source: Ky Carlin
PHI • Guard • #5
8 months ago
Grimes is playing the best basketball of his NBA career, scoring 25 points or more in his last eight appearances. The 76ers guard has benefitted immensely from Tyrese Maxey and Paul George’s absences, possibly driving up his price ahead of restricted free agency in the summer. As long as Grimes is available, he’ll be an excellent fantasy asset down the stretch. Philadelphia plays four games during Week 21, starting with the Pelicans on Monday.
PHI • Guard • #5
8 months ago
A few weeks after setting a career-high for assists with nine, Grimes topped that mark and recorded the first point-assist double-double of his career. Grimes has been on a roll and has scored at least 25 points in seven consecutive games and in nine of his 11 appearances in the month of March. It’s unclear how this will translate into next season when the rest of the roster is healthy, but it has been a fantastic run for Grimes that will result in many championships for fantasy managers.
PHI • Guard • #5
8 months ago
Grimes stepped up with the 76ers severely shorthanded at this point in the season. The 24-year-old shooting guard’s 28 points were a game-high. Grimes has had at least 25 points in eight of 10 games in March so far. He should be rostered in all formats at this point as a bright spot on a team going nowhere.
PHI • Guard • #5
8 months ago
Grimes stepped up with the 76ers severely shorthanded at this point in the season. The 24-year-old shooting guard’s 28 points were a game-high. Grimes has had at least 25 points in eight of 10 games in March so far. He should be rostered in all formats at this point as a bright spot on a team going nowhere.
PHI • Guard • #5
8 months ago
The Houston native had quite the performance in his hometown. 32 of his points and six of his three-pointers came in the second half and overtime, but it wasn’t enough for him to lead the shorthanded 76ers to victory. This was a new career-high in points for Grimes, which he has now set twice since being traded to Philadelphia. He has scored at least 25 points in five straight games and in six of his last seven appearances. Though this has been a lost season for the team, Grimes has been a bright spot that should have fans encouraged heading into next season.
PHI • Guard • #5
8 months ago
Back in the 76ers’ lineup after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Pacers, Grimes continued his hot scoring against the team that traded him at the February deadline. He has scored 25 points or more in four straight and six of his last eight appearances. Under normal circumstances, Grimes’ heater could be a difference-maker for fantasy managers. However, with the 76ers seemingly doing all they can to improve their chances of holding onto their first-round pick, Grimes’ playing time could be at risk eventually. He should undoubtedly be rostered, but that’s something for fantasy managers to watch.
PHI • Guard • #5
8 months ago
Grimes is available after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Pacers. His return means Jeff Dowtin will likely head to the bench, where his fantasy value takes a hit. Dowtin is a deep-league option at best when used in a reserve role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Guard • #5
8 months ago
Initially questionable for Friday’s game, Grimes will join the 76ers’ lengthy list of absentees. His absence will significantly impact fantasy basketball, as Grimes has been Philadelphia’s most productive scorer recently. Jeff Dowtin and Ricky Council IV should play more minutes, with one likely moving into the starting lineup.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
PHI • Guard • #5
8 months ago
Grimes is a late addition to the 76ers’ injury report, and an absence would leave the team severely shorthanded on the perimeter. With Tyrese Maxey and Paul George dealing with injuries, Grimes has taken on a starring role within the rotation. Ricky Council IV would be in line for more opportunities if Grimes cannot play against the Pacers.
Source: Adam Aaronson