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December 26, 2025
Upgraded to available
Grimes (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis
Following a one-game absence Tuesday against the Nets, Grimes will be back on the floor Friday. In seven appearances this month, the swingman has averaged 10.9 points, 4.7 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 30.9 minutes per contest. His presence figures to push Eric Gordon out of the rotation entirely.
December 26, 2025
Probable with illness
Grimes (illness) is probable for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis
Grimes is expected to play through an illness, which would end a one-game absence. Grimes has averaged 10.9 points, 4.7 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 30.9 minutes per contest through seven games this month.
December 25, 2025
Could sit out again Friday
Grimes (illness) is questionable to play against the Bulls on Friday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Analysis
There's an illness going around the 76ers' locker room that could cost Grimes more time and could also sideline VJ Edgecombe and Dominick Barlow. Grimes sat out Tuesday's loss to the Nets.
December 23, 2025
Ruled out Tuesday
Grimes (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Analysis
Grimes is dealing with an illness and will be joined by VJ Edgecombe (illness), Dominick Barlow (illness), Kelly Oubre (knee) and Trendon Watford (thigh) on the sidelines. Grimes' next opportunity to suit up will come Friday against the Bulls. With the 25-year-old swingman unavailable, Jared McCain and Justin Edwards will likely see increased roles, while Eric Gordon may enter the rotation.
December 22, 2025
Iffy for Tuesday
Grimes (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
Analysis
Grimes is under the weather and may miss just his second game of the season Tuesday. If the 25-year-old swingman is ultimately ruled out, Jared McCain and Justin Edwards will likely see increased playing time, while Eric Gordon could enter the rotation. Over his last five outings (three starts), Grimes has averaged 8.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 30.0 minutes per game.
December 21, 2025
Struggles with shot in win
Grimes recorded six points (2-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Saturday's 121-114 win over Dallas.
Analysis
Grimes couldn't buy a bucket in this one, as he opened the game with five straight misses through a scoreless first half of action. While his shot wasn't falling, he still found ways to positively impact the game with his playmaking and defense, and he committed only one turnover. Grimes has been a late-round producer on the season with averages of 15.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.3 triples and 1.0 steals per game.
December 20, 2025
Starting Saturday
Grimes is in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Mavericks.
Analysis
Grimes is getting the start with Paul George (knee) unavailable, and with both George and Joel Embiid (knee) out, Grimes could see some more shots falling his way. Joining him in the first unit for Saturday's game will be Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Dominick Barlow and Andre Drummond.