Quentin Grimes signs $60 million deal with Lakers after Mavericks trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Quentin Grimes has agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, reuniting with Luka Doncic. This move follows a controversial trade by former Mavericks GM Nico Harrison, who sent Grimes to Philadelphia for Caleb Martin. Grimes impressed in his season with the 76ers, averaging 21.9 points per game. The Lakers are restructuring their roster around Doncic as the franchise centerpiece, coinciding with LeBron James' departure. The Mavericks, meanwhile, are facing challenges as they attempt to recover from recent decisions.
- •Grimes reunites with Doncic in Los Angeles.
- •Harrison's trade of Grimes is criticized after his strong performance in Philadelphia.
- •The Lakers are rebuilding their roster following LeBron's exit.
- •Grimes averaged 21.9 points in his last season with the 76ers.
- •Mavericks are still dealing with the fallout from past trades.
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Nico Harrison's Quentin Grimes trade looks worse than ever after the guard lands a $60 million Lakers deal
"Quentin Grimes agreed to a $60 million Lakers contract, reuniting with Luka Doncic and making Nico Harrison's past Mavericks trade look worse than ever.
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