According to famous reporter Shams, restricted free agent Grimes will accept a one-year qualification offer worth $8.7 million and return to the Philadelphia 76ers.

So far, the four most worthy of attention for this summer have all completed the signing: Gidey has 100 million in four years, Kumingga has 48.5 million in two years, Cameron Thomas has 6 million in one year, and Grimes has 8.7 million in one year.

Cameron Thomas and Grimes both chose to accept one-year qualification quotes. Although they took less money, they could become full free agents next summer - they could try the waters and make a lot of money in the free market after playing for a year, and they would definitely have confidence in their abilities.

Grimes' situation is more complicated. Unlike Cameron Thomas who resolutely accepted the qualification quotation on September 5, and also from Kumingga who can compare the 2-year 45 million and the 3-year 75.2 million quotation given by the Warriors, Grimes first received a 4-year 39 million quotation contract. The negotiations were stalemate until September 28, and 76ers adjusted the quotation to a one-year 8.7 million quotation.

76ers did not actively promote contract renewal. After signing Grimes with qualifications, the total salary of the team was 185.9 million, which was 187.9 million lower than the luxury tax starting line. The Sixers' management has a clear idea of ​​avoiding taxes in the new season. Everyone knows the reasons in their hearts, and no one knows how many games Embiid and George can play in the new season.

Grimes signed a qualification quote and was indeed a failure. He is a scarce 3D player, and has developed a certain ball-holding ability in the 76ers.

Grimes played for the Mavericks last season. He averaged 22.8 minutes per game, averaged 10.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, and averaged 39.8% of three-point shooting percentage (1.7/4.3). He successfully played the role of an off-ball 3D guard around Irving and Doncic. He took a fixed three-pointer and perfectly opened up space for singles.

After Grimes made his mark, the Mavericks provided him with a three-year, 27 million contract extension, but Grimes firmly believed that his value was much higher than this price and decisively refused the contract.

Since Grimes was the fourth year of his rookie contract last season, after he refused to renew his contract, the Mavericks were also afraid of losing this 3D instant combat power in 2025 offseason, and had to send Grimes + the second round of 2025 to 76ers for Caleb Martin on February 5, 2025 (before the trading deadline), and stop the loss in time.

Grimes ushered in a big explosion again with the Sixers. Embiid, George and McCain all suffered injuries. He got the "New York Lin Crazy Experience Card", averaging 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game, and averaged 3-point shooting percentage of 37.3%, and scored 2.9 three-pointers per game!

Grimes' average data per game in the 76ers has already ranked among the top 3D discussions, and he has also developed the offensive and organizational ability to hold the ball. He wanted an annual salary of 30 million at the earliest, and then reduced it to 20 million to 25 million yuan, which is definitely not a big talk for the Lions. If you are in a championship team, Grimes, who can shoot, defend, and provide the attributes of holding the ball and holding the ball, is a perfect candidate for the wing puzzle.

Injuries destroyed 76 people. Embiid, George and Maxi's big contracts caused the team's salary to explode, and they were unable to offer a market price for Grimes.

Embid played only 19 games last season, with George playing 41 games and Maxi playing 52 games. Considering that Embiid is 30 years old and George is now 35 years old, both brothers are on a downward trend, and their attendance rate in the new season is worrying. Even if Grimes is kept at high prices, it will be difficult for the Sixers to break out of the East without Embiid or George. The injury situation of the star has dragged down the 76ers for many years. The salary structure of

76ers does not allow them to keep Grimes at high prices, and the more money they give Grimes, the more extra luxury tax they have to pay.

Embide's five-year, $301 million contract has four years left (67.18 million player option in the last year), George's four-year, $212 million has just been executed for one year, and Maxi's five-year, $204 million contract has four years left. Including this year's large rookie contract with a starting salary of more than 11 million, the 76ers' salary explosion in the next three years is a foregone conclusion.

Due to the team's salary structure, the 76ers were forced to let Abuselle go, giving Grimes a four-year, 39 million contract or a one-year qualification quotation can achieve accurate tax avoidance. The 76ers were also helpless. Embiid and George could not guarantee attendance. In this case, maintaining a lineup that paid luxury taxes was obviously a sucker.

Grimes is indeed a good player and is worth at least 20 million yuan in annual salary, but the salary of the 76ers is simply unable to offer Grimes a high-priced contract renewal without paying luxury taxes.

Grimes chose a quotation of 8.7 million yuan a year, and it was actually wise to make a fortune and fight for a big contract as a free agent next summer.

This summer is the free market's little year, and there are not many teams with salary space to sign naked, which has also led to various teams' crazy price reduction and renewal of contracts with Gidey, Kuminga, Cameron Thomas and Grimes. More than a dozen teams have salary space next summer, which is also the key to Cameron Thomas and Grimes' choice of qualifications to sign.

76ers' team situation is also beneficial to Grimes. First, there are many sick people, and Grimes does not lack opportunities; second, Grimes is the immediate combat power. Once the three giants of the 76ers can guarantee attendance, Grimes is a knife guard who can help the team win. That is, no matter what the 76ers are in, as long as they are not deliberately showing off, Grimes will not lack opportunities.

Grimes automatically has the trade veto after signing a qualification offer and will become a full free agent next summer. When the 76ers are unwilling to spend money to pay luxury tax, a one-year qualification quote is Grimes' best choice. After all, it doesn't make sense for him as a 76ers who stay in the ace for a long time.

Grimes averaged 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game last season, with averaging 37.3% three-point shooting percentage (2.9/7.9), taking into account the output and accuracy of three-pointers. Now, 25 years old and 147 days old, he has evolved from a 3D player to a versatile player, and his future is limitless.

76ers are like a quagmire, and it is wise to sign a one-year qualification quotation.