Kevin Martin Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Kevin Martin.
Southwest Rumors: Mavs Trade Talk, Davis, Spurs
2016/02/southwest-rumors-mavs-trade-talk-davis-spurs.htmlHowever, Dallas could make a smaller move for another shooter or an athletic big man, and the team would also be interested in bringing in either Kevin Martin or Joe Johnson if those veteran shooting guards reach buyout agreements with their respective clubs, Sefko adds.
Western Notes: Pierce, Martin, Bass, Batum
2016/02/clippers-rivers-maintenance-plan-paul-pierce.htmlSome teams with interest in trading with the Timberwolves for Kevin Martin would prefer that he picks up his player option worth nearly $7.378MM for next season, but a larger and more seriously intrigued bunch of teams wants him to turn down the option, as Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders hears.
Western Notes: Gay, Martin, Motiejunas
2016/01/western-notes-gay-martin-motiejunas.htmlThe Timberwolves are demanding more in a Kevin Martin trade than a simple offloading of salary, Stein notes in the same piece. … The Bucks, Mavericks, Bulls, Grizzlies and Kings have all reportedly expressed interest in Martin to some degree, as Hoops Rumors' Chuck Myron noted when he examined the shooting guard's trade candidacy.
Scotto’s Latest: Anderson, Gay, Morris, Motiejunas
2016/01/pelicans-reject-kings-proposal-anderson-gay-trade.htmlScotto adds the Mavericks to list of teams with interest in trading for Timberwolves shooting guard Kevin Martin. … Stan Van Gundy said in October that Anderson, incumbent Pistons power forward Ersan Ilyasova and Kevin Love are in a class by themselves among those who combine effective rebounding and 3-point shooting.
Bucks Interested In Kevin Martin
2016/01/bucks-interested-in-kevin-martin.html10:44pm: The Bucks have expressed interest in acquiring shooting guard Kevin Martin from the Timberwolves, Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN reports (Twitter link). … 11:09pm: Milwaukee and Minnesota had talks about Martin, but the Bucks merely wanted to explore the idea, sources told Michael Scotto of SheridanHoops, adding that one source described the talks merely as due diligence (Twitter links).
Timberwolves Interested In Courtney Lee
2016/01/timberwolves-interested-in-courtney-lee.htmlThe Timberwolves have tried in vain to convince the Grizzlies to swap Courtney Lee for Kevin Martin, Sam Amick of USA Today reports (video link). … Martin has his fans in the Memphis organization, according to Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities, but no indication exists that the Grizzlies will go for Minnesota's proposal, Wolfson tweets.
Northwest Notes: Kaman, Martin, Thunder
2016/01/northwest-notes-kaman-martin-thunder.htmlKevin Martin could be rejoining the rotation soon and center Nikola Pekovic could return to action on Wednesday, Timberwolves coach Sam Mitchell told Kent Youngblood of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. … Martin has not played the past seven games, in part because he has a wrist injury but mainly because the club wanted to audition Zach LaVine at shooting guard.
Central Notes: Hill, Jackson, Martin, Prunty
2016/01/central-notes-hill-jackson-martin-prunty.htmlThere's probably little substance behind rumors that the Bulls are interested in Kevin Martin, according to Sam Smith of Bulls.com. … He notes that Martin is nearing age 33 and has another year on his contract worth nearly $7.4MM.
Wolves Notes: Newton, Mitchell, Martin
2015/12/wolves-notes-newton-mitchell-martin.htmlNewton told Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN that trade chatter has been quiet, adding he recently sat down with Kevin Martin (Twitter link). … Jon Krawczynski of The Associated Press previously reported that Minnesota has made Martin available in trade discussions.
Trade Candidate: Kevin Martin
2016/01/trade-candidate-kevin-martin-2.htmlA cursory glance at Kevin Martin suggests he should be a more sought-after commodity than he is. … Still, the availability of Martin on the trade market, which Jon Krawczynski of The Associated Press reported last month, doesn't appear to have inspired executives from other teams to make any sort of mad rush for him.
Kings Eye Kevin Martin
2015/12/kings-eye-kevin-martin.htmlThe Kings are high on Timberwolves shooting guard Kevin Martin, Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN reports (Twitter link). … This comes on the heels of the overnight report from Jon Krawczynski of The Associated Press that Minnesota has made Martin available in trade discussions.
Timberwolves Make Kevin Martin Available
2015/12/timberwolves-make-kevin-martin-available.htmlThe Timberwolves have made Kevin Martin available in discussions about potential trades, a source told Jon Krawczynski of The Associated Press. … The potential that LaVine has shown to become a scorer and the increased amount of time Wiggins is seeing at shooting guard, plus the eight losses in nine games that the team has suffered, have helped prompt GM Milt Newton and company to put the 32-year-old Martin on the block and focus on Wiggins, LaVine and Shabazz Muhammad, Krawczynski explains.
Western Notes: Rockets, Wolves, Lakers
2015/11/western-notes-rockets-wolves-lakers.htmlWolves interim coach Sam Mitchell will insert Kevin Martin into the starting lineup despite his shooting woes, with Tayshaun Prince going to the bench, Mitchell told reporters, including Kent Youngblood of the Star Tribune. … Martin was involved in trade rumors last season.
Western Notes: Martin, Clippers, World Peace
2015/10/western-notes-martin-clippers-world-peace.htmlThe Timberwolves are planning to start Zach LaVine at shooting guard instead of Kevin Martin, even though interim coach Sam Mitchell admits Martin is better than Lavine is at this point, notes Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune. … Lowe also speculates about a variety of potential trade destinations for Martin, though it doesn't appear there's any movement on that front for now, as Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities tweets.
And-Ones: Wolves, Monroe, Noel
2015/04/wolves-monroe-noels.htmlAfter the season, Chase Budinger’s contract with the Timberwolves will be down to one year at $5MM and Kevin Martin’s deal will go to two years for $14.4MM, making it easier for Minnesota to find trade partners for both players this summer, Sean Deveney of The Sporting News writes. … There were conflicting reports about Minnesota's willingness to trade Martin, but while coach/executive Flip Saunders likes him and won't give him up easily, the Wolves aren't expecting significant return for either Martin or Budinger, according to Deveney.
Latest On Kevin Martin
2015/02/interested-kevin-martin.html2:32pm: The Bulls and Kings among teams with interest in Kevin Martin, as Chad Ford of ESPN.com writes in his chat with readers, though he adds that it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Timberwolves hang on to him. … 9:24pm: Martin is happy in Minnesota, and out of the teams reported to be eyeing him, Martin would only be interested in playing for Dallas, Amick tweets.
Berger’s Latest: Jackson, Kings, Nuggets, Lee
2015/02/bergers-jackson-nuggets.htmlThe CBSSports.com columnist also includes Kevin Martin on a list of players that teams are trying to trade, but Flip Saunders is reportedly showing little interest in doing so. … Martin would be destined for a buyout if the Wolves don't trade him, Berger hears.
Wojnarowski’s Latest: Prince, Clippers, Nelson
2015/02/wojnarowskis-clippers-nelson.htmlWolves president Flip Saunders has shown little inclination that he wishes to deal Kevin Martin and Thaddeus Young, Wojnarowski relays.
Pacific Notes: Cousins, Karl, Thompson, West
2015/02/pacific-cousins-thompson.htmlKerr and Warriors team consultant Jerry West talked ownership out of making the swap, which would have also sent David Lee to Minnesota and Kevin Martin to Golden State, Deveney adds. … Warriors coach Steve Kerr was largely responsible for halting a proposed blockbuster last summer that would have sent Klay Thompson to the Timberwolves in exchange for Kevin Love, according to Sean Deveney of the Sporting News.
Wolves Notes: Exceptions, Deadline, Payne
2015/02/wolves-exceptions-deadline.htmlThaddeus Young, Kevin Martin and Chase Budinger have all been in trade rumors of late. … Jon Krawczynski of The Associated Press reiterated that he still doesn't believe the team will move Martin (Twitter link), adding that he doesn't think it's likely the team will add a point guard, either.
Mavs, Wizards Eye Kevin Martin?
2015/02/wizards-kevin-martin.html9:10am: The Mavericks and Wizards are "among the possibilities" for Kevin Martin, as Chris Mannix of SI.com writes within his Open Floor column, calling the Timberwolves shooting guard a "player to keep an eye on" as the February 19th trade deadline approaches. … Michael of CSNWashington.com, so it doesn't appear as though Martin is a high priority for them.
Timberwolves Open To Trading Mo Williams
2015/02/timberwolves-trading-williams.htmlYoung has a player option worth almost $9.972MM for next season, and Krawczynski doesn't get the sense that the Timberwolves want to trade Kevin Martin, Nikola Pekovic or perhaps Young, as the AP scribe wrote in his tweet.
Wolves Try To Honor Budinger’s Trade Request
2015/01/trying-budingers-request.htmlThat's because of the financial commitments that extend beyond the season for Budinger, Kevin Martin and Thaddeus Young, Deveney writes, adding that it's nonetheless likely that the Wolves will trade Budinger after the season, when his contract will be easier to swallow. … Martin is making nearly $6.793MM this year, and his contract runs through 2016/17, which is a player option year.
And-Ones: Martin, Mavs, Ledo, Ennis
2014/11/martin-ledo-ennis.htmlKevin Martin will undergo surgery tomorrow after breaking his wrist during a 37-point performance against the Knicks last week, reports Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities (on Twitter). … While Minnesota plans for Martin's forthcoming absence, we'll round up the latest from around the NBA..
Western Notes: Kobe, Thunder, Martin
2014/11/western-thunder-martin.htmlThe Wolves haven't decided whether Kevin Martin needs surgery on his broken right wrist, but it'd likely be the fastest way for him to return to the court, according to Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune. … Zgoda speculates that it would take four to six weeks for him to come back if he goes under the knife, but the Tribune scribe points out that Martin missed more than two months after surgery to his left (non-shooting) wrist in 2009.