The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a pivotal offseason, and while trade talks dominate headlines, one analyst suggests the team shouldn't overlook the free-agent market. CBS Sports' Sam Quinn recently floated an intriguing idea: reunite Luka Doncic with a familiar face from his Dallas days.

The player in question? Quentin Grimes, the former Mavericks guard who became a fan favorite during his time in Dallas. Grimes, who earned $8.7 million last season, is set to become an unrestricted free agent—and Quinn believes he could be the perfect fit for JJ Redick's system in Los Angeles.

"Quentin Grimes is probably the best the market has to offer, and he's enough of a ball-handler to potentially help pick up some of the duties James would cede upon his eventual exit," Quinn wrote. He also noted that Grimes might be "gettable for slightly above the mid-level exception," especially since the Philadelphia 76ers—his current team—tend to avoid luxury tax penalties.

Grimes and Doncic were teammates in Dallas during the 2024-25 season, but their partnership was short-lived. Both players were traded before the deadline: Doncic to the Lakers in a blockbuster deal, and Grimes to the 76ers. Now, a reunion in purple and gold could be on the table.

Grimes' game has been on the rise. With the Mavericks, he averaged a then-career-high 10.2 points per game, shooting an impressive 46.3% from the field and 39.8% from three-point range. He carried that momentum to Philadelphia, where his scoring jumped to 21.9 points per game after the trade, while maintaining strong shooting splits (46.9% FG, 37.3% 3PT).

Over 75 games with the 76ers this season, the Houston product averaged 13.4 points nightly, shooting 45.0% from the floor and 33.4% from deep. His confident off-the-dribble and catch-and-shoot ability make him a valuable three-and-D option—exactly the kind of player who could thrive alongside Doncic and provide depth off the bench.

For Lakers fans dreaming of a deep playoff run, adding a proven shooter like Grimes could be the missing piece. And with his connection to Doncic already established, the chemistry might come quicker than expected.