The 76ers have placed a wager as massive as Guerschon Yabusele’s shoulders on a player on his fourth NBA team in less than a calendar year. On Tuesday, Quentin Grimes was thrust into the starting lineup after intermission against the Toronto Raptors.

The Philadelphia 76ers’ NBA trade deadline moves were largely seen as financial decisions, offloading contracts to maintain cap flexibility. But one acquisition — Quentin Grimes — has already proven to be more than just a salary dump.