Grimes (finger) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Grimes didn't play Monday in Atlanta after scoring 12 points in 32 minutes as a starter in Detroit on Sunday. However, it appears that absence wasn't simply due to rest during the second night of a back-to-back set, as Grimes will now miss a second straight game after previously being listed as questionable. In his absence, Collin Sexton and Cameron Carr could remain involved with the second unit.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Could miss another game Wednesday
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Grimes (finger) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game in Milwaukee.
Grimes injured his finger in Sunday's game against Detroit and didn't suit up for the 124-114 win over Atlanta on Monday. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves (illness) both available, Grimes is expected to head back to the bench. However, another absence could still mean more minutes for Sandro Mamukelashvili, Ziaire Williams and Collin Sexton.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Out with finger sprain
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Grimes (finger) is out for Monday's game against Atlanta, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.
Grimes sustained a sprained right finger Sunday in Detroit, so he's sitting out the second part of this back-to-back set. With Austin Reaves (illness) questionable to play, Collin Sexton could be thrust into a larger role in the backcourt.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Doesn't return Sunday
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Grimes (finger) did not return to Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Grimes went back to the locker room in the fourth quarter due to an apparent finger injury and was unable to return. He should be considered questionable at best for Monday's game against the Hawks.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Heads to locker room Sunday
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Grimes went back to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Pistons, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Grimes exited for the locker room in the fourth quarter, accompanied by medical staff. If he is unable to return, Collin Sexton could see extra minutes.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Starting against Pistons
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Grimes will start in Sunday's game against the Pistons.
With Luka Doncic (back) sidelined for this contest, Grimes will enter the starting lineup for the second time this season. Grimes' only start came in the 103-87 win over the Clippers on Oct. 28, with the former 76er finishing with 23 points, three rebounds, five assists and four steals across 38 minutes.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Quiet start continues
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Grimes contributed seven points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes during Monday's 138-117 win over the Heat.
It's been a rather disappointing start to the year for Grimes, who had been penciled in as a starter for the Lakers during the preseason but has since watched Matisse Thybulle win the job. Grimes has scored in double digits just once in his past six appearances, averaging only 8.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 26.3 minutes per game for the season.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Not starting vs. Golden State
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Grimes won't start Friday's game against the Warriors.
Luka Doncic (back) is in the lineup following a one-game absence, pushing Grimes to the second unit. In four appearances off the bench this season, he's averaging 7.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 24.3 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Productive all-around showing in victory
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Grimes finished Wednesday's 103-87 win over the Clippers with 23 points (7-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), five assists, four steals and three rebounds across 38 minutes.
With Luka Doncic (back) unavailable for the second leg of this back-to-back set, Grimes got the starting nod for the first time this season. The 26-year-old shooting guard led the Lakers in minutes en route to team- and season-high marks in points, assists and steals. He's now scored in double figures in three of the Lakers' five regular-season games thus far.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Quiet in Sunday's win
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Grimes provided three points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 20 minutes during Sunday's 132-123 win over Utah.
After scoring in double figures in each of the Lakers' first two contests to begin 2026-27, Grimes deferred to Collin Sexton in the second unit, who finished with 13 points in 20 minutes of action. The 26-year-old is averaging 8.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 26.0 minutes a night to begin his LA tenure.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Bench role Friday
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Grimes will come off the bench in Friday's game against Denver, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Grimes is projected to start at the three spot during the season. He will come off the bench Friday in the final preseason game before the Opening Night meeting with the Warriors.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Coughs up ball six times in win
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Grimes supplied 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two steals in 29 minutes during Thursday's 114-110 preseason win over the Kings.
Grimes reached double figures for the third straight preseason game, though six turnovers took some shine off his night. He's started all three exhibitions after signing a four-year, $60 million deal, and it's looking increasingly likely that coach JJ Redick will roll with him as one of the starting wings alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Efficient in start
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Grimes finished with 16 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and one assist in 19 minutes during Monday's 127-103 preseason win over the Kings.
Grimes drew the start with Austin Reaves (ankle) and Collin Sexton (lower body) unavailable and didn't commit a turnover during an efficient Lakers debut. The 26-year-old is competing for a starting spot and should have a significant role regardless of where he ultimately lands in the rotation.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Eyes starting role
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Grimes wants to establish himself as a starter during training camp, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
According to Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com, Grimes also said that he takes pride in his defense and will be ready to guard the opposing team's best player on a nightly basis, which should help him secure a regular starting role. Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler are all essentially locked in as starters to begin the season, though head coach JJ Redick will have training camp and the preseason to evaluate the final two spots. Grimes is coming off a productive 2025-26 season with Philadelphia, averaging 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 0.9 steals in 29.4 minutes per game across 75 regular-season outings (19 starts). He shot a career-low 33.4 percent from three-point range last season but is still a career 36.6 percent shooter from deep.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Expected to start
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Grimes is viewed as a lock to occupy one of the Lakers' starting spots entering training camp, according to Jovan Buha of Buha's Block.
Grimes is expected to join Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler as four established members of the starting five, leaving only one position unsettled. The offseason addition should complement Doncic and Reaves with his perimeter defense and ability to operate away from the ball, putting Grimes in line for a substantial role in his first season with Los Angeles.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Could play key role
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Grimes figures to have an opportunity to fill the two-way role the Lakers need on the perimeter, with his defensive ability potentially being just as important as his production on the offensive end, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Grimes is an athletic, aggressive guard capable of applying pressure at the point of attack, while his physicality and activity should give Los Angeles another option against opposing perimeter scorers. Grimes' willingness to attack offensively also adds another dimension beyond his spot-up shooting, though his overall impact could depend heavily on the makeup of the starting five.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Lands deal with Lakers
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Grimes agreed to a four-year, $60 million deal with the Lakers on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The Lakers continue to add some firepower to their roster after acquiring Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Sexton. Grimes will likely be a key part of the second unit in Los Angeles with his ability to play multiple positions. During the 2025-26 regular season, Grimes averaged 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 0.9 steals in 29.4 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Quiet offensively once again
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Grimes produced seven points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 108-102 loss to the Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Grimes led the bench in minutes once again. However, he didn't do much with the opportunity, contributing only seven points. With a combined 12 points in the last two games, the 25-year-old will look to turn it around in Game 3 on Friday night. While Grimes can get hot from a production standpoint, his volatility on the scoring end doesn't make him an appealing option for fantasy managers, even with the potential for more offensive opportunities if Joel Embiid (hip, ankle) misses another game.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Quiet again offensively Saturday
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Grimes produced three points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 26 minutes during Saturday's 109-100 win over the Celtics in Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Grimes logged 26 minutes off the bench in this contest, more than the rest of the reserves combined. However, he scored only three points, his second-lowest mark of the postseason. The 25-year-old averaged 7.1 points, 3.4 rebound and 2.3 assists across 22.4 minutes in the series with the Celtics. While Grimes should continue to get plenty of work in the second round versus the Knicks, his lack of consistency on the scoring end is an issue for fantasy managers.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Pops for 18 points in victory
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Grimes ended with 18 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and one block over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 113-97 victory over Boston in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Grimes built on his previous effort, scoring 18 points Tuesday, the most he has scored thus far in the playoffs. After struggling in the opening three games, he has now notched a total of 30 points in his past two appearances, providing the 76ers with a much-needed offensive threat off the bench. He will look to continue on an upward trend when the two teams meet again in Game 6, this time on Philadelphia's home court.
