Jalen Brunson has seen several of his former New York Knicks teammates move on in search of new opportunities, and one of them is now reportedly asking for a minimum of $25 million per year to stay in the Eastern Conference.
The player in question is Quentin Grimes, whose name surfaced in a report from The Athletic stating he’s seeking more than double the value of his first NBA contract—an $11 million deal spread across four years with stints on the Knicks, Pistons, and 76ers.
“The Sixers have been in contact with Grimes and his camp, although the price may end up being steep. Grimes, 25, is looking for a contract that averages $25 million per season, league sources tell The Athletic.”
What a realistic contract might look like for Grimes
Several analysts weighed in after The Athletic report, including Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports, who suggested that Grimes could realistically earn at least $20 million per NBA season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 20: Quentin Grimes #6 and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks react against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter of the game at Madison Square Garden on December 20, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
“Range probably starts at 4 years/$67M. This would be if no team offers more than the MLE and Grimes doesn’t have the stomach to do a 1-year deal and hit free agency next year, when there’s more money. Compromise might be 4/$80M.”
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Brunson and Grimes’ time together
It’s worth remembering that Grimes was still developing when he played for the Knicks. He and Brunson shared the court for just about a season and a half, but during the 2022–23 campaign, Grimes took a major step forward, averaging 11.3 points per game across 71 appearances. That season marked the beginning of his push to take on a bigger role with another team.
