NBA Rumors: Sixers reportedly confident of retaining key player alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey experienced a challenging season with the Philadelphia 76ers, marked by setbacks and unrealized potential. Embiid, in particular, was unable to showcase his full talent during the season. In this context, the Sixers are actively seeking significant roster improvements and are expected to secure one of their key players to complement Embiid and Maxey effectively.

As the offseason stirs up discussions about player movements, the Sixers have already initiated critical actions and are poised to make further strategic moves. Their primary aim is to make a strong comeback in the upcoming season and secure their place in the playoffs.

The Sixers remain optimistic about Embiid’s full recovery following the knee injury that hampered his previous season. They also reportedly anticipate that Maxey will continue to perform at the high level he displayed during the initial part of the last regular season, which inspired hope among the team and its supporters.

Rumors have surfaced that the Sixers are reportedly considering retaining Quentin Grimes on their roster for the next season. According to a report from The Athletic, “League sources are confident that the Sixers and Grimes will find a way to come to terms, even if Sixers fans have grown a bit antsy waiting for a resolution, and even if the market has ground to a halt.”

Also, the report suggests that the Sixers are attempting to place Grimes in a virtually non-existent restricted free agency market to maximize their potential return. While they are keen on retaining him, they remain open to evaluating attractive offers.

The Athletic further reports, “Grimes and his team are seeking a significant payout, and the Sixers are content to sit back and let the market unfold.” This approach reflects the Sixers’ understanding of the market dynamics.

According to The Athletic, the Sixers seem to be bidding against themselves due to the market’s scarcity of cap space. “There is almost no cap space on the market, and that puts the Sixers in a position where they are bidding against themselves,” as reported.

Although Grimes did not have an outstanding season, the Sixers are positioning him strategically, recognizing his potential contribution for the upcoming season. Despite limited appearances, his stats were solid, averaging 21.9 points across 28 appearances, a performance that the Sixers are certainly taking into consideration.