NBA writer urges Sixers to compromise with restricted free agent Quentin Grimes

The Philadelphia 76ers are still in ongoing contract talks with restricted free agent Quentin Grimes, who is coming off a career-best season split between Philadelphia and the Dallas Mavericks. 

Philadelphia extended an $8.74 million qualifying offer to Grimes in June and now holds the right to match any offer he receives. Still, he remains a free agent as July nears its end, with the Sixers appearing to be in the driver's seat in negotiations. 

However, NBA writer Dan Favale of Bleacher Report believes the club needs to find a compromise, as the 25-year-old swingman could accept his qualifying offer and bet on himself ahead of next offseason. 

"Philly shouldn't be squeezing Grimes that hard,” he wrote. “...It's also clearly not putting enough money on the table for Grimes to sign on the dotted line. This isn't to say the Sixers should pay him whatever. But they need to find common ground.” 

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Grimes was traded to Philadelphia in February, averaging 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals across 33.6 minutes per game in 28 regular-season appearances on the injury-riddled squad.

While the organization may be hesitant to offer him a lucrative long-term deal after a short but productive stint, there is clearly interest in retaining him beyond this upcoming season. 

If Philadelphia is banking on its roster returning to near full strength, Grimes could see a dip in production and become more affordable. However, that's a big gamble for the 76ers, as he could continue his impressive performance next season and walk in unrestricted free agency.

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