Philadelphia 76ers players are now free to be traded without any restrictions. The team's entire roster is officially eligible for trade deals as of January 15, thanks to the lifting of Quentin Grimes' trade restriction.
However, there is still a caveat: Grimes holds significant leverage in any potential deal he agrees to join. After opting into his $8.7 million qualifying offer over the summer, Grimes retained full bird rights, which would not be transferable to another team if he were to change clubs. This means that while Grimes can approve any trade proposal, it's unlikely that he will exercise this option, making deals with him a more manageable task for Philadelphia.
As the 76ers look to make moves ahead of the trade deadline, they should keep an eye on Grimes' involvement in any potential transactions.
However, there is still a caveat: Grimes holds significant leverage in any potential deal he agrees to join. After opting into his $8.7 million qualifying offer over the summer, Grimes retained full bird rights, which would not be transferable to another team if he were to change clubs. This means that while Grimes can approve any trade proposal, it's unlikely that he will exercise this option, making deals with him a more manageable task for Philadelphia.
As the 76ers look to make moves ahead of the trade deadline, they should keep an eye on Grimes' involvement in any potential transactions.