Lakers guard Quentin Grimes says he broke down when $60M deal was reported
The gist
Lakers guard Quentin Grimes said he broke down when Shams reported his four-year, $60 million deal.
The 26-year-old two-way wing says his bond with coach JJ Redick drew him to Los Angeles.
How it unfolded
- Oct 6, 2026Grimes played for the Lakers against the Golden State Warriors in a preseason game at Chase Center in San Francisco.
- Oct 12, 2026Reports described how Grimes celebrated signing with the Lakers on a four-year, $60 million deal after spending the last couple of years with the 76ers.
- Oct 14, 2026Grimes admitted he got emotional when he signed with the Lakers, calling himself one of the team's first free-agent additions this summer.