After already parting ways with 23-year-old RJ Barrett and 24-year-old Immanuel Quickley, the New York Knicks could be shipping off a third talented youngster.
Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported in his column this week that the future of Knicks guard Quentin Grimes is now being discussed around the league. Siegel adds that Grimes’ role is not expected to increase much despite the departures of Barrett and Quickley as many of the available minutes will likely go to Donte DiVincenzo instead.
The third-year shooting guard Grimes, 23, was once very highly-rated by the Knicks and was even considered by the team to be untouchable in trade talks at one point. But he has taken a step backwards this season and is averaging just 6.2 points on a career-low 39.6 percent from the field.
Grimes was demoted to the bench in early December and has not made it back into the starting five since. Right around that time, he also expressed public dissatisfaction with his role for the Knicks.
The former first-round pick Grimes still has plenty of upside as a spot-up three-point shooter and disruptive on-ball defender. But at this point, it might be better for him and the Knicks to go their separate ways.
Ja Morant came into Tuesday’s Grizzlies-Spurs matchup hunting Victor Wembanyama. The predator ended up catching its prey.
Morant saw an opportunity early in the fourth quarter at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. Wembanyama got switched onto the shifty guard on a pick and roll.
The 2-time All-Star hit Wemby with a nasty right-to-left crossover. The Iverson-esque move gave Morant enough time to rise up for a two-handed slam that gave the Grizzlies an 88-70 lead.
It was clear from the opening minute of Tuesday’s game that Morant was going to attack Wembanyama. The Frenchman swatted the Grizzlies star’s layup to start the first quarter.
The early futility against Wemby might have fueled Morant rather than deter him throughout the game.
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