Grimes (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Grimes has missed two straight games due to a right ankle sprain but is likely to suit up Saturday. The 25-year-old guard has struggled with efficiency of late, averaging 8.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists while shooting 40.6 percent from the field and 22.9 percent from deep in 24.5 minutes per game across his last 10 appearances.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Downgraded to out
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Grimes (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Kings, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Grimes was being considered a game-time call leading up to Thursday's tipoff, but he's since been downgraded to out due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to take the court will arrive Saturday against the Pelicans.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Questionable for Thursday
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Grimes (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Grimes skipped Tuesday's win over the Bucks with the ankle injury and is now in danger of sitting out his second straight game. We'll have a better idea on Grimes' status following shootaround, but if he's forced to spend another game on the sidelines, that would translate to more minutes for Jared McCain and Justin Edwards.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Won't play Tuesday
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Grimes (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Bucks.
The 76ers are on the second leg of a back-to-back, so they'll take a cautious approach with Grimes' ankle and hold him out of Tuesday's game. His absence should open up some minutes for Jared McCain and Justin Edwards. Grimes' next chance to play will come Thursday versus Sacramento.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Iffy for Tuesday
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Grimes (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Grimes is a new addition to the injury report with a right ankle sprain. He logged 26 minutes during the first leg of this back-to-back set Monday against Charlotte, recording 14 points, five assists, three rebounds and one steal.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Notches 12 points
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Grimes had 12 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, five assists and three steals in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 116-110 loss to the Suns.
This was a strong showing for Grimes, though he's been pretty quiet in recent weeks. Over his last eight games, he's averaging 25.7 minutes per contest with 10.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 three-pointers on 42.4 percent shooting from the field.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Modest production continues
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Grimes provided eight points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds and one steal in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 133-107 loss to the Cavaliers.
Grimes continues to struggle, having scored single digits in three of the past four games. Inconsistent minutes have subsequently impacted his ability to build any momentum on the offensive end, limiting his overall fantasy appeal. Over his past four games, Grimes has averaged just 8.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers, leaving him outside the top 200 in standard leagues.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Efficient 16 points off bench
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Grimes chipped in 16 points (4-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 40 minutes during Monday's 125-124 overtime loss to the Nuggets.
Despite coming off the bench regularly lately, Grimes should continue to play heavy minutes as long as both Trendon Watford (thigh) and Kelly Oubre (knee) remain sidelined. Over his last six outings, Grimes has averaged 11.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 33.0 minutes per game.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Strong performance off bench
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Grimes tallied 19 points (7-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 38 minutes during the 76ers' 123-108 win over the Mavericks on Thursday.
Grimes helped the 76ers close things out in the fourth quarter with 11 points, nine of which came from beyond the arc. His five three-pointers led the 76ers, and it was the most threes he has made in a game since Dec. 5 against the Bucks (six). Grimes has played 38 minutes off the bench in back-to-back games and saw an extended run during Thursday's game after Dominick Barlow fouled out in the fourth quarter. Grimes will look to build off his strong performance against the Knicks on Saturday.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Could sit out again Friday
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Grimes (illness) is questionable to play against the Bulls on Friday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
There's an illness going around the 76ers' locker room that could cost Grimes more time and could also sideline VJ Edgecombe and Dominick Barlow. Grimes sat out Tuesday's loss to the Nets.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Ruled out Tuesday
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Grimes (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Grimes is dealing with an illness and will be joined by VJ Edgecombe (illness), Dominick Barlow (illness), Kelly Oubre (knee) and Trendon Watford (thigh) on the sidelines. Grimes' next opportunity to suit up will come Friday against the Bulls. With the 25-year-old swingman unavailable, Jared McCain and Justin Edwards will likely see increased roles, while Eric Gordon may enter the rotation.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Iffy for Tuesday
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Grimes (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
Grimes is under the weather and may miss just his second game of the season Tuesday. If the 25-year-old swingman is ultimately ruled out, Jared McCain and Justin Edwards will likely see increased playing time, while Eric Gordon could enter the rotation. Over his last five outings (three starts), Grimes has averaged 8.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 30.0 minutes per game.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Struggles with shot in win
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Grimes recorded six points (2-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Saturday's 121-114 win over Dallas.
Grimes couldn't buy a bucket in this one, as he opened the game with five straight misses through a scoreless first half of action. While his shot wasn't falling, he still found ways to positively impact the game with his playmaking and defense, and he committed only one turnover. Grimes has been a late-round producer on the season with averages of 15.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.3 triples and 1.0 steals per game.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Starting Saturday
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Grimes is in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Mavericks.
Grimes is getting the start with Paul George (knee) unavailable, and with both George and Joel Embiid (knee) out, Grimes could see some more shots falling his way. Joining him in the first unit for Saturday's game will be Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Dominick Barlow and Andre Drummond.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Coming off bench Friday
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Grimes is not in the 76ers' starting lineup against the Knicks on Friday.
Grimes started each of the 76ers' last two games and averaged 12.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 3.0 threes and 1.5 steals over 39.0 minutes per tilt over that span. However, the fifth-year wing will come off the bench for Friday's road game while Andre Drummond enters Philadelphia's starting five.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Starting Friday
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Grimes is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pacers, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Grimes will move to the starting lineup due to the absence of Tyrese Maxey (illness). This will be Grimes' fifth start of the campaign. In the previous four, he averaged 13.5 points, 2.8 assists and 5.5 assists per contest.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Questionable for Thursday
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Grimes (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Grimes remains day-to-day after missing Tuesday's game against the Wizards. Thursday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so a maintenance day could be on the table for Grimes in one of those games.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Won't go Tuesday
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Grimes (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Grimes will miss his first game of the season due to right calf soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Golden State. With the 25-year-old shooting guard sidelined, Jared McCain and Justin Edwards are candidates for increased minutes, while Eric Gordon could enter the rotation.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Downgraded to questionable
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Grimes (calf) is now questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Grimes was previously carrying a probable tag, so this downgrade doesn't bode well for his status. If Grimes is unable to give it a go, Jared McCain and Justin Edwards could be more involved on the wings for the 76ers.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Expected to play vs. Wizards
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Grimes is probable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with right calf soreness.
Grimes is expected to play Tuesday, though the 76ers are likely to check back with the swingman to see how he's feeling closer to Tuesday's tipoff. Grimes has averaged 17.0 points, 4.3 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 33.1 minutes per contest over 19 games this season.
