02-04-2025, 06:02 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-04-2025, 06:03 PM by MarkAguirreWrathofGod.)
(02-04-2025, 01:50 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: This was a report on Caleb Martin just this morning heh. Nico operates in the shadows.
[Pompey] The Lakers, Kings, and Heat have all checked in on Caleb Martin's availability, sources tell The Enquirer. However, Martin would prefer to stay put, and the feeling is mutual.
Meanwhile, a source said the Lakers and Sacramento Kings are conducting due diligence on a potential trade for Caleb Martin. The source said the Miami Heat also contemplated reacquiring their former key role player, who’s making $8.5 million this season. He signed a four-year, $35 million contract with the Sixers on July 6 after spending the previous three seasons in Miami.
He would prefer to stay put, according to a league source. Another source said the feeling is mutual. The team is aware of the impact he could have during a playoff run.
One the Sixers beat reporters, Keith Pompey, has revealed that multiple teams have checked in on new Sixer Caleb Martin. however, neither Martin nor the Sixers want him to leave at the deadline. He still has three years after this season at $8 million per year, a steal.
This explains how Morey got us to kick in the second round pick. A conveniently timed source says that these other smart franchises like the Lakers and Miami (who wants him back! Is he the Jimmy Butler replacement Lol) really want him.
Philly doesn’t even WANT to trade him. Heck, Caleb himself doesn’t even wanna leave.
Post trade nugget probably closer to the truth: a lot of Gms saw Martin’s deal as bad money long term.
Don’t get me wrong, hes not a bad player. Just pretty much the definition of replacement level. Grimes is better and Naji makes the same money and is a much better player. Where are Martins minutes coming from unless another deal is coming?