Back in August, it looked like Quentin Grimes’ future with the Philadelphia 76ers was all but sealed. Projections had him penciled in for a four-year, $67 million deal, the kind of contract that suggested stability for both player and team. After a breakout stretch where he averaged nearly 22 ppg, Grimes seemed to have proven himself as a cornerstone, someone who could help carry the load when stars like Joel Embiid and Paul George were sidelined.

Weeks later, though, the picture isn’t nearly as certain. The 76ers still see Grimes as a priority, but financial maneuvering and roster constraints have slowed what once looked like a straightforward negotiation. As other free agents find homes, Grimes remains on the market, his future now tied to the falling dominoes of the team’s salary

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