Done Deal: Quentin Grimes finally sign to Dallas Mavericks for $75 million contract… See More…
After losing in the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks are now looking to improve their roster.
After being rumored for days, the team made their first trade of the NBA offseason, trading long-time guard Tim Hardaway Jr to the Detroit Pistons, along with three second-round picks. In return, Dallas gets guard Quentin Grimes. The news was first reported by Adrian Wojnarowski.
Dallas has traded Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks to Detroit for Quentin Grimes, sources tell ESPN.”
Hardaway Jr came to the Mavericks in 2019 as part of the Kristaps Porzingis trade from the New York Knicks. The former first-round pick immediately became a part of the Mavs’ core as a key contributor off the bench alongside Luka Doncic. Hardaway’s shooting and scoring became an important part of the team.
“Dallas has traded Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks to Detroit for Quentin Grimes, sources tell ESPN.”
Hardaway Jr came to the Mavericks in 2019 as part of the Kristaps Porzingis trade from the New York Knicks. The former first-round pick immediately became a part of the Mavs’ core as a key contributor off the bench alongside Luka Doncic. Hardaway’s shooting and scoring became an important part of the team.
Over the last few years, though, Hardaway was slowly demoted deeper to the bench as his shooting waned and other aspects of his play regressed. The Mavericks have used Hardaway sparingly last season, buried in the depth chart come the playoffs. Still, his role in helping elevate Dallas as a consistent playoff performer is important to recognize.
As for Grimes, the former Knicks guard was traded to the Pistons in the middle of the 2023-24 season. Fans might recall Grimes as a potential breakout for New York when he was there.
While he suffered some regression last season, a change of scenery could help Grimes break out. He’d be a clear upgrade over the aging Hardaway Jr.
The Mavericks are looking for revenge after their dream season fell short this year. Dallas overcame the Western Conference gauntlet to make it all the way to the Finals.
There, they faced the Boston Celtics. Unfortunately, Boston’s talent was too much for the team to overcome. Dallas barely managed to avoid the sweep, but they ultimately lost 4-1.
