76ers make enormous mistakes from Quentin Grimes according to the latest report

Shams Charania gave a report on Wednesday afternoon that will certainly be disappointing for fans of the Philadelphia 76ers. According to the insider, it doesn’t seem like the Sixers are somewhere near an extension with Quentin Grimes nearby. Charania appeared today on ESPN’s NBA to deliver the news. We had already seen a glimpse that this was the case, but the confirmation is that fans is much frustrating.

“I was told that both parties are very far apart for a deal. The Agent of Quentin Grimes, David Bauman told me today that it was the first time today that the Sixers made a formal, hard range of Grimes as a limited free agent,” Charania said. “And Bauman has added me that Grimes will not attend 76’s media day on Friday. He will not travel to Abu Dhabi with the team this week for the preseason.”

Charania also noted that the addition of VJ Edgecombe in the NBA design of June changed the dynamics of Philly’s half of the defense and may have led to Grimes being more replaceable than before. That is understandable in view of the talent of Edgecombe, but it is still disappointing news to hear how Electric Grimes was in the second half of this last season.

The 76ers are not close to an extension with Quentin Grimes

We saw Grimes completely dominate during the second half of last season after arrival in Philadelphia. He on average 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 28 games played. His 44-point match against the Warriors gave Sixers fans an exciting glimpse of how he can take over a game when needed.

It is reasonable to think that a player like Edgecombe might change your calculus a bit, but this is still not a good look for the 76 people. You acquired Grimes and gave up assets because you believed in his favor. To postpone his extension now, the message sends that you no longer give him priority.

The fact that Grimes does not attend Media Day and will not travel for the preseason matches in Abu Dhabi, only adds insult to injury. Even if there is a good reason for it, this situation appears from outside to be one where trust can break.

For a player who showed that he belonged and believed in his new role in this team, this kind of treatment will have the potential to influence the mentality of Grimes, his willingness to expand and perhaps even on the Court chemistry with his teammates. The two parties can still have ahash and make peace, but it doesn’t look great at the moment.