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Would you trade for Kevin Martin?

Doublea said:
I'll be honest, I don't know much about his defense, his contract, how old he is etc. But I'd be fine if we traded our non guaranteed contracts and a 2nd rounder for him.

Booker is one of the non guaranteed contracts by the way. Would you give him up?
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Martin is a good shooter and draws fouls... He's a terrible defender. He is also frail and has a hard time staying healthy. I worry he won't age well.

His contract is 2 more years at 7 per. I struggle to see a fit with him and burks... Not sure either can guard 3s. If the plan was to start him so the bigs can cover his *** on defense that might work. Bring burks and hood off the bench I guess... It's not like good has been the picture of health either.
 
He actually may not be a bad option. He'd bring some desperately needed scoring and perimeter shooting, not to mention ability to hit FTs. I'd imagine Minnesota is likely looking to clear his salary? I'd take it without giving up any value. I'd try to include Trey (interesting twist to finalize the deal we made with them to land him in the first place) and then any low level assets like second rounders or a single first rounder like the OKC.
 
Cy said:
I think he is saying that all the contracts we have signed that are non-guaranteed add up to the same amount of $$$ Kevin Martin is due to make next year, which is why people on twitter have been speculating about him. It would probably be those picks and maybe our 2nd rounder this year to get Martin, unless the Wolves can get something better.
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What's the rule on having roster space? I thought teams needed to not only fit salaries under the rules, but also have enough roster spots available for the traded players. Not sure you can throw 5-6 guys to a team in exchange for 1. I guess teams have enough roster spots just opening up naturally as contracts expire at the end of the season.

As for Martin..a giant NO! We need a FA who still has a few good years left. Martin doesn't.
 
Stifle Tower said:
What's the rule on having roster space? I thought teams needed to not only fit salaries under the rules, but also have enough roster spots available for the traded players. Not sure you can throw 5-6 guys to a team in exchange for 1. I guess teams have enough roster spots just opening up naturally as contracts expire at the end of the season.

As for Martin..a giant NO! We need a FA who still has a few good years left. Martin doesn't.
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I think the roster thing applies in season but I think in the offseason you have until a certain date to cut the roster down. Don't think it's an issue.

Martin put up 20 per when he played this year. I think he can be productive if he can stay on the floor... Problem is he's only played 33 games this year. I don't think its a great fit, but I could talk myself into it if it happened.
 
Damn K Mart used to be the **** remember when he was putting up like 30 points per game?

Still can score, but dude shoulda drank more milk when he was younger.
 
No. The Jazz have the assets to go after younger, better players than KMart.

As for their abundant 2nd round picks. . . If they don't include them in other trades, I'd prefer to see the Jazz use most of them on a.) players who are older and slip (Draymond Green / Khris Middleton) or b. draft and stash international players. Then just keep an eye on them as they develop. 2nd round picks don't have much value anyways, so there's a chance that they could get a steal somewhere that way.
 
If we could sign him outright at say the mid-level then I would say go for it. He adds a nice 3pt shot, some scoring off the bench perhaps, good FT guy to have on the floor at the end of those tight games. But I would absolutely not give up any assets for him beyond 2nd rounders.
 
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