Kevin Martin Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Kevin Martin.
Trade Retrospective: Chris Paul To The Clippers
2014/08/trade-retrospective-clippers.htmlOn December 8, 2011, the Pelicans had agreed to a three-team trade that would send Paul to the Lakers; Pau Gasol to the Rockets; and Kevin Martin; Luis Scola; Lamar Odom; Goran Dragic; and a 2012 first-rounder (Royce White) that Houston had acquired from the Knicks, to New Orleans. … Martin's numbers are comparable to Gordon's, and he's currently signed to a four-year, $28MM contract, which is significantly less than Gordon's deal.
Fallout From Kevin Love Trade Agreement
2014/08/fallout-trade-agreement.htmlKevin Martin was in plenty of Love rumors, but there's no indication that the Wolves are looking to trade him or Corey Brewer, Zgoda tweets. … The time between now and August 23rd, when the Kevin Love trade agreement can become an official transaction, makes it possible that the deal could fall apart, but the Cavs and Wolves are under "enormous pressure" to honor the pact, writes Ken Berger of CBSSports.com.
Pacific Rumors: Bledsoe, Thomas, Clippers
2014/07/pacific-bledsoe-clippers.htmlDiffering opinions on the relative values of David Lee and Kevin Love, a reluctance to take on Kevin Martin, and a reticence to give up Harrison Barnes on top of it all have the Warriors holding out in talks with Minnesota, as Tim Kawakami of the Bay Area News Group explains.
Cavs Acquire Three In Swap With Jazz
2014/07/lucas-thomas-murphy.htmlMinnesota has been determined to unload Kevin Martin and J.J. … Wojnarowski adds that Cleveland had been looking to make this type of deal recently in order to help facilitate a trade for Timberwolves star Kevin Love (Twitter links).
Bulls, Cavs Angling For Love, Nuggets In Mix
2014/07/wolves-target-future.htmlBarea as part of any Love trade, and possibly Kevin Martin, too, Wojnarowski adds. … 3:40pm: Dieng's name hasn't come up in talks with Cleveland, and neither has Martin's, reports Jon Krawczynski of The Associated Press.
Latest On Kevin Love
2014/07/latest-on-kevin-love-4.htmlStill, Klay Thompson remains off-limits, and the Warriors remain steadfastly against taking Kevin Martin in any such deal, Wolfson adds in a second tweet. … 2:36pm: The Warriors would be willing to trade David Lee, Harrison Barnes, Draymond Green and a future first-round pick in a deal that would net them Kevin Love, tweets Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities.
Western Rumors: Suns, Love, Miller, Miles
2014/07/western-rumors-miller-miles.htmlThe Wolves are indeed insisting that the Warriors take back Kevin Martin in any trade involving Love, a source tells Tim Kawakami of the Bay Area News Group (Twitter link). … The Thunder are believed to be limiting their new contracts this summer to two years with Kevin Durant's potential free agency looming in 2016, Mayberry adds (on Twitter).
And-Ones: Frye, Thomas, Love, Lue
2014/06/love-mavs-draft.htmlThere have been mixed reports on this aspect of the Kevin Love talks, but Sam Amick of USA Today hears that the Warriors are very wary about taking on Kevin Martin's contract as a part of a deal.
Western Rumors: Love, Warriors, Duncan, Lakers
2014/06/western-warriors-duncan.htmlThe stumbling block appears to be Minnesota's insistence on Klay Thompson and Golden State's refusal to give him up, according to Holmes (on Twitter), but Zgoda insists neither Thompson nor Kevin Martin is the stumbling block. … Sources tell Bleacher Report's Ric Bucher and Baxter Holmes of The Boston Globe that the Warriors trade talks for Kevin Love are "dead," but Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune isn't so sure (All Twitter links).
Wolves Unlikely To Move Love Before Season?
2014/06/wolves-unlikely-season.htmlA league source confirmed to Tim Kawakami of Bay Area News Group that the Warriors will "flat out" not agree to the latest offers from Minnesota, and that Golden State is uninterested in taking back Kevin Martin in a deal as the Wolves are insisting (Twitter links). … 11:39am: The Warriors want to to structure a smaller deal around Barnes and Lee for Love, which is substantially different from Minnesota's wishes to build a deal around Thompson, Lee, and more pieces for both Love and Martin, writes Kawakami.
Latest On Kevin Love
2014/06/nuggets-strong-kevin.html2:09pm: The Wolves and Warriors are talking about a deal that would send Love, Kevin Martin, J.J. … 7:49pm: Denver's latest offer includes Faried, Chandler, and the 11th pick in exchange for Love and Martin, sources tell ESPN's Chris Broussard (via Twitter).
Wolves Rumors: Hoiberg, Saunders, Young
2014/04/wolves-hoiberg-saunders.htmlAnother tweet from Wolfson suggests that trading Nikola Pekovic wouldn't yield a fair return, but the Wolves would be interested in acquiring a wing and changing Kevin Martin's role, presumably to a sixth man. … Fred Hoiberg's unwillingness to coach the Wolves stems from his fear that Kevin Love will leave via free agency in the summer of 2015, reports Mitch Lawrence of the New York Daily News.
Northwest Notes: Love, Martin, Nuggets, Miller
2014/02/northwest-martin-nuggets.htmlKevin Martin might not be so untouchable however, as Gery Woelfel of the Racine Journal Times hears the sharpshooting two guard might be moved before Thursday's deadline. … While most any team would certainly have interest in acquiring Kevin Love, the Timberwolves reportedly have no intention of trading him.
Odds & Ends: Martin, Cavs, Lakers
2014/02/ends-martin-lakers.htmlKevin Martin is out indefinitely for the Timberwolves, per an Associated Press release passed on by the Star Tribune. … Team president of basketball operations Flip Saunders just said that a trade isn't imminent, but prolonged absence from the team's starters could force the hand of the front office that is fighting to make the playoffs for the first time in Kevin Love's career.
Odds & Ends: Wizards, Pelicans, Nash
2013/11/wizards-pelicans-nash.htmlKevin Martin's shooting has been a boon for the Wolves, and the free agent pickup feels he's benefited just as much from his pairing with Kevin Love, as Bruce Brothers of the St. … "After playing with Kevin (Durant) and Russell (Westbrook), guys that can score 30 in their sleep, I wouldn't go to another team without a superstar," Martin said.
Northwest Rumors: Martin, Thunder, Lopez
2013/11/northwest-martin-thunder.htmlThe Wolves made Kevin Martin a much better financial offer than the Thunder did this summer, but that's not the only benefit of his decision to sign with Minnesota, writes Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune. … The Wolves are giving Martin a chance to start and play more than just a complementary role on a team with other marquee players.
Odds & Ends: Gasol, Howard, Redd, Martin
2013/11/gasol-howard-martin.htmlMarc Stein of ESPN.com reports that Kevin Martin has clarified he was not speaking ill of former teammate Kevin Durant on Sunday when he said of the Timberwolves: "This is such a fun team to play on. … He's not that type of guy." Martin signed a four-year deal with the Wolves this offseason after a one-year stint with the Thunder.
Western Rumors: Kings, Martin, Bledsoe
2013/11/western-martin-bledsoe.htmlThere were times last season when Kevin Martin could tell his stay with the Thunder would be a short one, he tells reporters, including Darnell Mayberry of The Oklahoman. … Martin also reveals that free agency was much more stressful than he imagined, but he says he's glad he wound up in "the perfect spot" with the Timberwolves.
Western Notes: Blair, Durant, ‘Wolves
2013/10/western-notes-blair-durant-wolves.htmlTimberwolves coach Rick Adelman is looking for more continuity from his starters in preseason despite the second straight game without Kevin Martin, he tells Jerry Zgoda of the Star-Tribune. … But, Zgoda tweets that Adelman has no idea if a week of rest will get Martin back on the court, though he certainly hopes so.
Northwest Notes: Wolves, Martin, Aldridge, Corbin
2013/09/western-notes-11.htmlMayo and Kevin Martin. … But Kevin I knew so well and I knew he’s going to get you 20 points every time he steps on the floor." Zgoda passes along more from Adelman on his decision to return to the bench this season and his working relationship with Saunders, and we have more on Minnesota's rivals in the Northwest: Blazers GM Neil Olshey was testy with reporters when asked about LaMarcus Aldridge trade rumors at media day today, as Ben Golliver of Blazer's Edge notes.
Rockets Still Interested In Acquiring Pau Gasol
2012/02/rockets-still-interested-in-acquiring-pau-gasol.htmlWhile they don't want to move Lowry in a Gasol trade, the Rockets would probably part with Kevin Martin and Luis Scola, sources tell Wojnarowski.
Odds & Ends: Martin, Adrien, Kings
2012/02/odds-ends-4-8.htmlAs we await the next wave of Linsanity tonight at Madison Square Garden, let's check out a few links from around the league: Kevin Martin, who was nearly traded to the Hornets in December, is unhappy about his role with the Rockets, writes Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
Kyler On Rose, Gasol, Martin, Gordon
2012/02/kyler-on-rose-gasol-martin-gordon.htmlReplying to a question about the Rockets trading Kevin Martin, perhaps to the Timberwolves, Kyler tweets that there is "real interest." It's unclear whether he's referring to the Rockets being interested in dealing Martin or the T-Wolves being interested in acquiring him, but you could make an argument that both teams would be motivated to pursue such a deal.
Kevin Martin Disputes Report He’s Dissatisfied
2012/02/kevin-martin-disputes-report-hes-dissatisfied.htmlIt has been suggested recently that Kevin Martin is unhappy in Houston, but the veteran guard told Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle that these reports are inaccurate.
Trade Candidate: Kevin Martin
2012/02/trade-candidate-kevin-martin.htmlYesterday we heard Kevin Martin tell Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle he disputes a report by Bill Ingram of HoopsWorld suggesting he’s dissatisfied with his situation in Houston. … Ingram, in his report, points to tension between the players and new coach Kevin McHale, who on the outside seems like a candidate for Coach of the Year.