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Grimes (finger) is out for Monday's game against Atlanta, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.
Grimes sustained a sprained right finger Sunday in Detroit, so he's sitting out the second part of this back-to-back set. With Austin Reaves (illness) questionable to play, Collin Sexton could be thrust into a larger role in the backcourt.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Doesn't return Sunday
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Grimes (finger) did not return to Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Grimes went back to the locker room in the fourth quarter due to an apparent finger injury and was unable to return. He should be considered questionable at best for Monday's game against the Hawks.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Heads to locker room Sunday
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Grimes went back to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Pistons, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Grimes exited for the locker room in the fourth quarter, accompanied by medical staff. If he is unable to return, Collin Sexton could see extra minutes.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Starting against Pistons
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Grimes will start in Sunday's game against the Pistons.
With Luka Doncic (back) sidelined for this contest, Grimes will enter the starting lineup for the second time this season. Grimes' only start came in the 103-87 win over the Clippers on Oct. 28, with the former 76er finishing with 23 points, three rebounds, five assists and four steals across 38 minutes.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Quiet start continues
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Grimes contributed seven points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes during Monday's 138-117 win over the Heat.
It's been a rather disappointing start to the year for Grimes, who had been penciled in as a starter for the Lakers during the preseason but has since watched Matisse Thybulle win the job. Grimes has scored in double digits just once in his past six appearances, averaging only 8.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 26.3 minutes per game for the season.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Not starting vs. Golden State
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Grimes won't start Friday's game against the Warriors.
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.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Productive all-around showing in victory
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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.
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.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Starting Wednesday
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Grimes will start Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Quiet in Sunday's win
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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.
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.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Bench role Friday
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Grimes will come off the bench in Friday's game against Denver, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Drops six dimes in loss
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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.
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.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Coughs up ball six times in win
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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.
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.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Posts 12 points in starting role
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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.
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.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Efficient in start
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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.
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.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Eyes starting role
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Grimes wants to establish himself as a starter during training camp, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Expected to start
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Grimes is viewed as a lock to occupy one of the Lakers' starting spots entering training camp, according to Jovan Buha of Buha's Block.
Grimes is expected to join Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler as four established members of the starting five, leaving only one position unsettled. The offseason addition should complement Doncic and Reaves with his perimeter defense and ability to operate away from the ball, putting Grimes in line for a substantial role in his first season with Los Angeles.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Could play key role
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Grimes figures to have an opportunity to fill the two-way role the Lakers need on the perimeter, with his defensive ability potentially being just as important as his production on the offensive end, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Grimes is an athletic, aggressive guard capable of applying pressure at the point of attack, while his physicality and activity should give Los Angeles another option against opposing perimeter scorers. Grimes' willingness to attack offensively also adds another dimension beyond his spot-up shooting, though his overall impact could depend heavily on the makeup of the starting five.
