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Choose one of two? Will the 76ers choose a strong new player in the backcourt and give up a high-quality scorer on the front line?

8:12am, 12 June 2025【Basketball】

According to reports from Michael K-B, a local Philadelphia media 97.3 ESPN FM reporter, Quentin Grimes has become the number one task for the Sixers this summer, and the renewal of Grimes may also directly lead to forward Guerschon Yabusele having to leave the team after the free market is opened. Michael K-B said: Before introducing Grimes before the trade deadline, renewal of Yabussele may also be seen as one of the team's important goals this offseason, but it is obvious that Grimes is obviously more suitable for Philadelphia's long-term development. He is four years younger than Yabuselle, and he is expected to be the ideal puzzle around Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain.

Since joining the 76ers, Grimes has made a total of 28 appearances, averaging 33.7 minutes per game, averaging 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.4 blocks, and has 2.9 turnovers and 2.1 fouls. His shooting percentage is 46.9%, three-point shooting percentage is 37.3%, and free throw shooting percentage is 75.2%. In the NBA regular season this season, Yabuselle played 70 games in 82 games, averaging 27.1 minutes per game, averaging 11 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks, and 1.2 turnovers and 2.3 fouls. He shot 50.1% from the field, 38% from three-point shooting percentage and 72.5% from free throws.

Grimes immediately became the backbone of the team after joining the team. He showed off his abilities on both offense and defense. His scoring ability is quite outstanding, he also has excellent passing ability and organizational ability, and his contribution on the defensive end is obvious to all. Grimes is definitely a top player with both offense and defense, and his actual ability is far beyond that of an ordinary 3D type backcourt player. As for Yabuselle, he has also gained a lot of playing time when the team suffered a major injury this season. He has also played out his comprehensive scoring ability on the offensive end. He is also a very excellent offensive fourth-place player, but his role on the defensive end is also relatively limited.

From the perspective of team demand, Grimes should be able to continue to be the team's starting second position next season. He can also complement Maxi, and he can provide a lot of help to the team. As for Abussele, being able to renew his contract is of course a good result, but if you have to choose one of the two players, it is reasonable to choose Grimes instead of Abussele. I don't know how the Sixers will choose this summer, will they finally choose to stay Grimes and give up Yabussele?