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Quentin Grimes

Quentin Grimes is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. Prior to his professional career, Grimes played college basketball for both the Kansas Jayhawks and the Houston Cougars.


May 8, 2000: Quentin Grimes Born

On May 8, 2000, Quentin Marshall Grimes was born. He is now an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA.

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November 15, 2017: Committed to University of Kansas

On November 15, 2017, Quentin Grimes committed to playing college basketball at the University of Kansas, choosing the Jayhawks over offers from Kentucky, Marquette, Texas and eight other schools.

June 2018: Represented the United States at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship

In June 2018, Quentin Grimes represented the United States at the 2018 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Men, where the USA won gold and Grimes was named MVP.

2018: Graduation from The Woodlands College Park High School

In 2018, Quentin Grimes graduated from The Woodlands College Park High School in The Woodlands, Texas, after earning a weighted 3.38 GPA. He was the first basketball player in school history to letter on the varsity team and start in all games as a freshman.

November 19, 2019: Scored 32 points against Rice

On November 19, 2019, Quentin Grimes scored a sophomore season-high 32 points to help beat Rice, 97–89.

2019: Declared for the NBA draft and transferred to Houston

In 2019, after averaging 8.4 points as a freshman at Kansas, Quentin Grimes declared for the 2019 NBA draft but withdrew before the deadline and decided to transfer to Houston.

2019: Projected as a top-5 pick in the NBA draft

Just before entering college in 2019, Quentin Grimes was projected as a top-5 pick in the 2019 NBA draft.

February 25, 2021: Scored career-high 33 points against Western Kentucky

On February 25, 2021, Quentin Grimes scored a career-high 33 points and made eight three-pointers in an 81–57 win against Western Kentucky.

August 6, 2021: Signed with the New York Knicks

On August 6, 2021, the New York Knicks announced they signed Quentin Grimes.

July 18, 2022: Named to the All-NBA Summer League First Team

On July 18, 2022, Quentin Grimes was named to the All-NBA Summer League First Team.

February 8, 2024: Traded to the Detroit Pistons

On February 8, 2024, Quentin Grimes was traded to the Detroit Pistons.

July 6, 2024: Traded to the Dallas Mavericks

On July 6, 2024, Quentin Grimes was traded to the Dallas Mavericks.

2024: Traded to the New York Knicks

Quentin Grimes was traded to the New York Knicks, along with a 2024 second-round draft pick, for Keon Johnson.

February 4, 2025: Traded to the Philadelphia 76ers

On February 4, 2025, Quentin Grimes was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.

October 1, 2025: Re-signed with the 76ers

On October 1, 2025, Quentin Grimes re-signed with the 76ers on a one-year, $8.7 million contract.