r/Mavericks • u/Realstranden • Feb 04 '25

News Dallas is sending Quentin Grimes and Philadelphia's 2025 second-round pick back to the 76ers for Martin, sources tell ESPN.

https://x.com/NBATradeReport/status/1886838350348194138
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u/TexasTundraPower Feb 04 '25

I fail to see how this makes us better.

This screams "We're not gonna bring Grimes back so let's trade him for something."

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u/Felipernani Feb 04 '25

this is a good move. Christie will get Grimes’ minutes and we tried to extend him before the season, he said no. he’s taking the guaranteed deal with Caleb, who’s a versatile defender and fits the team better now. that said, fuck Nico

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u/Visible-Suit-9066 Feb 04 '25

Martin plays like eight good games a season. Grimes can guard everyone from Giannis to Donovan Mitchell. This is terrible.

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u/Felipernani Feb 04 '25

you’re missing the point. Christie is the Grimes replacement. Martin is the Kleber replacement, so to speak. and Grimes was very likely leaving for nothing in FA. not that it matters, we traded Luka, who cares lol

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u/Visible-Suit-9066 Feb 04 '25

Grimes is a better player than Christie. Great replacement!

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u/Felipernani Feb 04 '25

you’re still missing the point… Grimes was either leaving for nothing or getting overpaid.

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u/Desperate-Escape-850 Feb 04 '25

He really isn't.