{
  "id": 10686000,
  "title": "Quentin Grimes is aiming high, thinks Lakers can 'shock' people",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/quentin-grimes-is-aiming-high-thinks-lakers-can-shock-people",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T12:03:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/quentin-grimes-aiming-high-thinks-120349505.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Quentin Grimes, the new addition to the Los Angeles Lakers, believes the team has the potential to surprise many this season. The 26-year-old forward, who signed a four-year, $60 million contract this summer, is expected to be a significant contributor to the Lakers' lineup. Grimes is a versatile player who can score, shoot from beyond the arc, and defend at multiple positions.\n\nGrimes' departure from the Philadelphia 76ers last season left a notable gap in perimeter defense. However, the Lakers now have a capable replacement in Grimes, who can provide both defense and offense. The 76ers star Jaylen Brown posed a significant challenge for Grimes during the NBA playoffs, with the Celtics guard shooting 41.5% during their seven-game series. Despite this, Grimes managed to hold his own, averaging 13.4 points and 3.3 assists per game for the 2025-26 season.\n\nGrimes' shooting efficiency has varied from season to season, but his ability to shoot catch-and-shoot three-pointers is a positive sign for the Lakers. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as their primary scorers, the team could benefit greatly from open three-point attempts. Grimes acknowledges the challenge of guarding the best players every night but is committed to giving his all to help the Lakers win.",
  "summary": "Quentin Grimes has the opportunity to help the Lakers overachieve this season.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}