Grimes' Game 4 Slump Highlights 76ers' 2025-26 Inconsistency

After a strong finish to 2024‑25, Grimes signed a one‑year deal with the 76ers for 2025‑26, hoping to build on his late‑season surge. Over 75 regular‑season games he averaged 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.7 three‑pointers in 29.4 minutes per game. Those numbers placed him among the team’s better‑scoring wings, though his usage rate stayed below the league average for starters.

In Game 4 against the Knicks, Grimes played 16 minutes, scored six points on 2‑of‑6 shooting (2‑of‑5 from three) and recorded one block as Philadelphia fell 144‑114. That output is less than half his season scoring average and represents a 38 % drop in minutes compared with his regular‑season norm. For reference, his teammate Tyrese Maxey averaged 24.1 points in the same game, highlighting the disparity in offensive load.

The uneven shooting night highlights the volatility that defined Grimes’ campaign, where stretches of efficient play were interleaved with quiet outings. For a player on a short‑term contract, such inconsistency can affect leverage in upcoming free‑agency talks, especially when teams weigh reliability against upside. Defensively, his single block in Game 4 matched his season average of 0.4 blocks per game, showing limited impact in that area.

The 76ers will need to decide whether to retain him for another year or explore other options to stabilize their wing rotation. Watch for Grimes’ market value this summer and whether Philadelphia offers a multi‑year deal or he seeks a new team that can better utilize his skill set.