Martin finished Sunday's 118-114 overtime win over the Pacers with 17 points (6-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 37 minutes.
The 29-year-old ended the game as the club's second-highest scorer behind Tyrese Maxey (45). Martin also racked up the team's second-highest mark in rebounds. The forward has been able to stuff the stat sheet through three regular-season games, though he is shooting only 1-for-7 from beyond the arc thus far. Martin's involvement in the offensive scheme will likely decrease when Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (knee) return, though his start to the season is encouraging from a fantasy standpoint.
... See More... See Less
76ers' Caleb Martin: Suiting up Friday
Rotowire
Martin (calf) will start Friday against the Raptors, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Martin will likely see heavy minutes, just like he did in the opener, for a Philly team without Paul George (knee) and Joel Embiid (knee) once again. Martin came off the bench in the season-opening loss to the Bucks on Wednesday, tallying 12 points, nine rebounds and three assists across 37 minutes off the bench.
... See More... See Less
76ers' Caleb Martin: Expected to suit up Friday
Rotowire
Martin is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Raptors due to a right calf contusion.
Despite dealing with a right calf contusion, Martin is still expected to play Friday. With Paul George (knee) out, Martin should continue to receive increased playing time, as he logged 37 minutes in Philadelphia's regular-season opener.
... See More... See Less
76ers' Caleb Martin: Opening season as sixth man
Rotowire
Coach Nick Nurse said Martin won't start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Bucks but will play a ton and is certainly one of the 76ers' five best players, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
With Paul George (knee) and Joel Embiid (knee) out, Philadelphia will start Tyrese Maxey, Eric Gordon, Kelly Oubre, KJ Martin and Andre Drummond. Caleb operated off the bench for most of his career in Miami, so it's a role he's comfortable with, though it likely limits his fantasy upside a bit.
... See More... See Less
76ers' Caleb Martin: Delivers decent final line
Rotowire
Martin (rest) recorded seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 20 minutes during Monday's 104-89 preseason victory over the Hawks.
Martin received a day off Saturday against the Celtics and looked solid off the bench during Monday's matchup despite limited opportunities on the offensive end. He'll have a few more chances to ramp up for the regular season, as the 76ers will face Brooklyn and Orlando later in the week before the opener Oct. 23 against Milwaukee.
... See More... See Less
76ers' Caleb Martin: Out of starting five Saturday
Rotowire
Martin (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Celtics, and he is not expected to play due to rest purposes.
Coach Nick Nurse said Saturday that the 76ers will rest their vets on the second day of a back-to-back road trip, according to Celtics beat reporter Bobby Krivitsky. Martin is unlikely to play off the bench, and his next chance to feature will come Monday against Atlanta.
... See More... See Less
76ers' Caleb Martin: Gets starting nod
Rotowire
Martin is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game versus the Timberwolves.
Martin signed a four-year contract with the 76ers this offseason after spending the previous three seasons with the Heat. It appears that Martin will begin the season as one of Philadelphia's starting forwards.
Martin has agreed to terms on a four-year, $32 million contract with the 76ers, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Martin was a core member of the Heat's rotation the past three seasons, averaging 9.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.5 blocks and 1.2 triples across 26.7 minutes per game. He figures to play a similar role in Philadelphia, where he will presumably compete for minutes on the wing with the likes of Eric Gordon, Kelly Oubre and Jared McCain.
Martin declined his $7.12 million player option Saturday, and he will become an unrestricted free agent, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Martin revived his career with the Heat after starting with two lackluster years on the Hornets. Over his three-year span with Miami, the 28-year-old averaged 9.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.9 steals across 26.6 minutes. The swingman will likely garner interest from around the league given that he was a key part of Miami's NBA Finals run in the 2022-23 season.
