Philadelphia s contract negotiations with Grames collapsed, but he still couldn t get a high salary per game

On July 6, according to the Philadelphia team reporter Kelly Ico of the well-known sports media The Athletic and Tony Jones, the contract negotiations between the Philadelphia 76ers and restricted free agent Grames are currently "almost no progress." However, the report also pointed out that both sides "hope to continue communication in the next few days" and the negotiation window has not been closed.

From Dallas to Philadelphia: Data exploded in full swing

The 25-year-old defender transferred from the Dallas Mavericks to Philadelphia through a trade last February. In the second half of last season, where core guards such as Embiid, Maxi, and McCain were injured one after another, Grames was ordered to get a lot of opportunities in the face of danger, representing the 76ers in 28 games and perform well: he averaged 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, plus 1.5 steals, with a shooting percentage of 46.9% and a three-point shooting percentage of 37.3%. This is in stark contrast to his previous role and output in the Mavericks. Looking at the entire season (75 games), his average of 14.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists, with a shooting percentage of 46.7%/38.5%/75.7% in three events.

The crux of negotiation: a flash in the pan or a real force?

However, the key to the stagnation of negotiations seems to be that the 76ers have doubts about their resume before the outbreak of Grames. The 2021 first-round pick averaged only 8.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in his career before joining Philadelphia. Management may be concerned about whether he can adapt to the sharply reduced offensive role after Maxi, McCain, new player Paul George and core Embiid all return healthily.

value remains, but compromise needs to be compromised. Despite this, Grames' spatial attributes (reliable three-point shooting) and active defensive ability displayed in Philadelphia are still important bargaining chips at the negotiating table. NBA senior journalist Mark Stein had previously reported that the Sixers would consider renewing Grames a "priority" in the offseason. But now it seems that the two sides still need to bridge their differences before reaching a new agreement.

Future Goal

Gremes is a restricted free agent (RFA), which means the 76ers are entitled to match any offer contracts offered by other teams. Will he be willing to accept a position where he has a smaller role but may play for a championship team? And Philadelphia is willing to pay for this "28 outbreak" period? Communication in the next few days will be crucial. If an agreement cannot be reached, it is not impossible for Grames to enter the free market to test the waters.