Quentin Grimes News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Not starting vs. Golden State Grimes won't start Friday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Luka Doncic (back) is in the lineup following a one-game absence, pushing Grimes to the second unit. In four appearances off the bench this season, he's averaging 7.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 24.3 minutes per contest.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Lakers rout Clippers 103-87 without Luka Doncic

Quentin Grimes scored 23 points, Collin Sexton added a season-high 21 points off the bench and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Clippers 103-87

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Productive all-around showing in victory Grimes finished Wednesday's 103-87 win over the Clippers with 23 points (7-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), five assists, four steals and three rebounds across 38 minutes.

Impact With Luka Doncic (back) unavailable for the second leg of this back-to-back set, Grimes got the starting nod for the first time this season. The 26-year-old shooting guard led the Lakers in minutes en route to team- and season-high marks in points, assists and steals. He's now scored in double figures in three of the Lakers' five regular-season games thus far.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Grimes will start Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Luka Doncic (back) sidelined, Grimes will get the starting nod for the first time this season. Through four regular-season outings, he's averaging 7.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 24.3 minutes per tilt.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in Sunday's win Grimes provided three points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 20 minutes during Sunday's 132-123 win over Utah.

Impact After scoring in double figures in each of the Lakers' first two contests to begin 2026-27, Grimes deferred to Collin Sexton in the second unit, who finished with 13 points in 20 minutes of action. The 26-year-old is averaging 8.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 26.0 minutes a night to begin his LA tenure.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lakers instantly find out why Quentin Grimes needs to start over Matisse Thybulle The Los Angeles Lakers found out why JJ Redick’s starting Matisse Thybulle over Quentin Grimes won’t work after just seven minutes against t...

OCTOBER 17 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Bench role Friday Grimes will come off the bench in Friday's game against Denver, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Grimes is projected to start at the three spot during the season. He will come off the bench Friday in the final preseason game before the Opening Night meeting with the Warriors.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Drops six dimes in loss Grimes supplied nine points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six assists, one steal and one block across 26 minutes in Tuesday's 101-89 preseason loss to the Warriors.

Impact Grimes stayed in the starting lineup and did more as a distributor, posting a preseason-high six assists, though his three turnovers were part of a 29-turnover night for the Lakers. He has started all four exhibitions and appears set to open the season alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Coughs up ball six times in win Grimes supplied 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two steals in 29 minutes during Thursday's 114-110 preseason win over the Kings.

Impact Grimes reached double figures for the third straight preseason game, though six turnovers took some shine off his night. He's started all three exhibitions after signing a four-year, $60 million deal, and it's looking increasingly likely that coach JJ Redick will roll with him as one of the starting wings alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' "Luka-friendly talent" initiative validates going all-in Quentin Grimes The Los Angeles Lakers invested four years and $60 million in Quentin Grimes. Luka Doncic indirectly explained why.

OCTOBER 8 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Ranking every potential Lakers starting wing after two preseason games Adou Thiero and others are quickly slipping in the Los Angeles Lakers' starting competition while Quentin Grimes and company pull ahead.

OCTOBER 8 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

JJ Redick gushes about Lakers' new additions and how they fit with Luka Doncic | Sporting News Coach JJ Redick is extremely giddy that the Lakers got Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, and Collin Sexton to help Luka Doncic's pursue an NBA...

OCTOBER 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Quentin Grimes is already showing why Lakers paid him like a cornerstone The Los Angeles Lakers invested heavily in Quentin Grimes. He's already showing why.

OCTOBER 7 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Posts 12 points in starting role Grimes logged 12 points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three assists, a rebound and a steal in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 124-98 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Grimes is in an interesting spot after coming over from Philadelphia, as the starting wing spot seems ripe for the taking. Putting Grimes there would put the Lakers at a height disadvantage against most teams, which is why rookie Cameron Carr will immediately enter the conversation at the position. Los Angeles' lineup scheme is unique, with Luka Doncic assuming a multi-pronged role in the offense, and while pairing Grimes and Austin Reaves with the All-Star isn't entirely unreasonable, there's no question that it's the Lakers' most uncertain position heading into the regular season.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in start Grimes finished with 16 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and one assist in 19 minutes during Monday's 127-103 preseason win over the Kings.

Impact Grimes drew the start with Austin Reaves (ankle) and Collin Sexton (lower body) unavailable and didn't commit a turnover during an efficient Lakers debut. The 26-year-old is competing for a starting spot and should have a significant role regardless of where he ultimately lands in the rotation.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 2 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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SEPTEMBER 30 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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SEPTEMBER 29 • FANSIDED.COM

Eyes starting role Grimes wants to establish himself as a starter during training camp, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact According to Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com, Grimes also said that he takes "pride" in his defense and will be ready to guard the opposing team's best player on a nightly basis, which should help him secure a regular starting role. Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler are all essentially locked in as starters to begin the season, though head coach JJ Redick will have training camp and the preseason to evaluate the final two spots. Grimes is coming off a productive 2025-26 season with Philadelphia, averaging 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 0.9 steals in 29.4 minutes per game across 75 regular-season outings (19 starts). He shot a career-low 33.4 percent from three-point range last season but is still a career 36.6 percent shooter from deep.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic says he's comfortable taking leadership role with Lakers after LeBron James' departure

Luka Doncic has been a leader and a star on his basketball teams ever since he was a teenager at Real Madrid, so his new role this fall as the unquestioned focal point of the Los A...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Quentin Grimes is holding Lakers hostage even if he plays poorly in 2026-27 The Los Angeles Lakers gave Quentin Grimes a $60 million contract this summer to be the type of player he's never been in his career; not co...

SEPTEMBER 27 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers must pair Austin Reaves with Quentin Grimes to recreate defensive magic The Los Angeles Lakers need to find ways to put Austin Reaves next to Quentin Grimes to make sure they finish with an above-average defense.

SEPTEMBER 27 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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