The Philadelphia 76ers' entire 2025-26 roster is now fully eligible for trade, following the removal of Quentin Grimes' trade restriction. This development comes after Grimes lifted his $8.7 million qualifying offer and opted against playing it out in restricted free agency this summer.
Although Grimes has accepted a more favorable deal with the team, he still holds veto power over any trade that involves him, largely due to the fact that his Full Bird rights would only attach to him if he were to sign an extension. This means that any trade proposal involving Grimes will need to be carefully negotiated, and it's unlikely that the team would seek to include him in a deal.
With this update, the Sixers' front office now has more flexibility to explore options for trading players on the roster, making them more attractive to potential buyers at the impending deadline.
Although Grimes has accepted a more favorable deal with the team, he still holds veto power over any trade that involves him, largely due to the fact that his Full Bird rights would only attach to him if he were to sign an extension. This means that any trade proposal involving Grimes will need to be carefully negotiated, and it's unlikely that the team would seek to include him in a deal.
With this update, the Sixers' front office now has more flexibility to explore options for trading players on the roster, making them more attractive to potential buyers at the impending deadline.
! With Quentin Grimes off the table, they can finally start moving some of these big-name players and get that reload going 
. It's crazy how much power he has with those Full Bird rights though - it's like he's the king of this trade market 
. I'm not sure if Philly's willing to deal with all that drama, but if they are, I say go for it! The Sixers need a shake-up and maybe trading some guys will be just what they need to compete again 
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The unpredictability of Grimes' decision has got me thinking... what does it say about our society that we're so fixated on control and freedom in equal measure? Like, on one hand, he's taking charge of his own future by opting out of a restricted free agency deal. That's empowerment, right? 
But at the same time, the fact that he's still got this veto power over trades... it's like he's trading control for security? It makes me wonder if we're always chasing a balance between those two things in life - flexibility vs stability.
The uncertainty surrounding Grimes' trade eligibility has got everyone on edge, including the players. It's like we're all walking on eggshells, waiting for the other shoe to drop.
instead of taking it and hoping to get more $$$ elsewhere. Like, what's not to like about having a steady paycheck? 
Does he really wanna take his talents (and that sweet 76ers $$) elsewhere? 
meanwhile i'm over here sipping on my seltzer water thinking about all the possible scenarios
yeah, they'll happen, but i dont think they're worth jumping all over.
. His Full Bird rights are still a thing, so any trade proposal involving Grimes has to be super careful. Guess this just makes their front office more chill when it comes to trading, 'cause now they've got some wiggle room 
. I THINK THIS IS GREAT NEWS FOR THE TEAM AND FOR FANS LIKE ME WHO WANT TO SEE SOME NEW FACE IN PHILLY. MAYBE THEY CAN PICK UP SOME PLAYERS WHO CAN COMPLEMENT THEIR STYLE OF PLAY AND TAKE THEM TO THE NEXT LEVEL 
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. Not sure what's the play for the Sixers, but I guess having more roster flexibility is a good thing 
I wonder how this is gonna affect Joel Embiid's trade situation... Interesting