For the first time in his NBA career, Quentin Grimes is in control of his own destiny. By accepting his qualifying offer to return to the Philadelphia 76ers, Grimes has ensured that no matter what else transpires in 2025-26, he will become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
Philadelphia may not have meant to do so, but by playing the waiting game with Grimes, it inadvertently granted his wish for control over the direction of his career.
Grimes, 25, has played for four teams in as many seasons. He spent the better part of his first three years with the New York Knicks and has since played for the Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks, and, during the second half of the 2024-25 campaign, the 76ers.