Quentin

Grimes

Grimes turned 26 in May. A five-year NBA veteran, the former first-round pick by the Clippers in the 2021 NBA Draft has been traded four times in his career including on draft night. Grimes spent last season with the 76ers, appearing in 75 games and starting 19 of them. He averaged 13.4 points. Grimes fits the Lakers as an aggressive scorer off the bench.

Grimes didn’t do much during the first three games of this series, but after contributing 12 points and six assists in Game 4, he was able to make an even larger impact in this one. That contributed heavily to the 76ers securing the upset win in Boston to extend the series. Grimes was able to make an impact on both ends of the floor, and if he’s able to continue to contribute in Game 6, there is a strong chance this series will shift back to Boston for a Game 7.

Oubre, who logged 40 minutes in Game 3 on Friday, is dealing with a sore right adductor. If he cannot play on Sunday, Quentin Grimes is the player most likely to move into the starting lineup.

Grimes has scored 20 points in two of the last three games. The 25-year-old small forward is a glue guy off the bench for the 76ers, but has provided a lot of fantasy value whenever Tyrese Maxey has missed time.

Maxey is back after missing three weeks with a finger injury, giving the 76ers a welcome boost as they look to avoid the play-in tournament. His return pushes Quentin Grimes ot the bench, limiting Grimes’ fantasy value. There has been no word regarding a potential minutes limit for Maxey, but he doesn’t need heavy minutes to provide reliable fantasy value. VJ Edgecombe, Paul George, Dominick Barlow and Joel Embiid complete the starting five.

Sidelined since suffering a finger injury late in a March 7 loss to the Hawks, Maxey is listed as questionable for Saturday. If he’s able to return, there could be a minutes limit in place. Maxey should replace Quentin Grimes in the starting lineup once he’s able to play.

Oubre Jr. is quoted as saying, “I’m playing basketball tomorrow.” He hasn’t officially been cleared to take the court, but Oubre Jr. is on track to return after nearly three weeks on the sideline. Quentin Grimes’ playing time could take a hit with Oubre Jr. back in action.

Oubre, who was diagnosed with a sprained left elbow on March 11, appears to be closing in on a return to action. While he will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Bulls, the ability to resume on-court workouts and participate in pregame shootaround is a step in the right direction. Quentin Grimes, who returns to action after a one-game absence, should remain in the starting lineup until Oubre is cleared.

Grimes is set to return after a one-game absence due to an illness. Marjon Beauchamp started and had 13 points in Monday’s loss to the Thunder, but will head back to the bench with Grimes returning.

Grimes had been on a hot streak as a starter before missing Monday’s game against OKC. If he remains out against Chicago, MarJon Beauchamp should get another starting nod. He scored an inefficient 13 points in Monday’s loss, but he may be more productive in a more favorable matchup.