How far can the Dallas Mavericks go? Quentin Grimes will be key to it all. Picture credits: Imagn
When Quentin Grimes arrived in Dallas this summer as part of a trade with the Detroit Pistons, it marked a turning point in the Mavericks’ roster strategy. The deal sent veteran Tim Hardaway Jr. and three future second-round picks to Detroit, bringing Grimes to Dallas to bolster the team's defensive versatility and scoring punch as it looked to rebound from its 2024 NBA Finals loss.
Early in December, Grimes emerged as a key contributor to the Mavericks. Since being left out of the rotation against the Denver Nuggets on November 10, he has averaged 12.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 13 games. He’s delivered three 20-point performances in those games—a milestone he never reached last season. He's making an all-around impact that goes beyond the box score.
"Yeah, I think the little things we talk about defensively, on-ball defense, he does that really well for us," Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said about Grimes. "Being able to come back and rebound as a guard. He helps us in that department. And then on the offensive end, playing with the pace, being able to knock down a three. And then, as you can see, his ability to put it on the floor and get to the rim and finish."
