KJ Martin News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Expected to play Sunday Martin is listed as probable for Sunday's game versus Bucks due to a right ankle impingement.

Impact Martin presumably tweaked his ankle during Friday's win over the Cavaliers, but it isn't expected to keep him out of Sunday's contest. If the 22-year-old forward is able to suit up, he should continue to serve as one of Philadelphia's primary forwards off the bench.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Martin isn't starting Thursday's game against the Knicks, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports.

Impact Martin started the 76ers' final two games before the All-Star break and averaged 9.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in 27.0 minutes per game. However, he'll retreat to the bench since Nicolas Batum (hamstring) and Tobias Harris (hip) are back in action Thursday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect from field Monday Martin registered 10 points (5-5 FG), eight rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes during Monday's 123-121 victory over the Cavaliers.

Impact Martin finishing with a minus-2 net rating despite Philadelphia earning a well-fought victory isn't a ringing endorsement of his contributions, but the 23-year-old put up numbers Monday. He remains inconsistent, but Martin has tools and versatility of a strong role player.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Nurse explains decision to start KJ Martin after Sixers road win Nick Nurse explains the decision to start KJ Martin after the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

With first unit Monday Martin is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Cleveland, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Impact Martin will get his first start of the season after logging 49 starts with the Rockets last season. He is joined by Kelly Oubre and Paul Reed in the 76ers frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench in loss Martin closed Wednesday's 127-104 loss to the Warriors with 15 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 29 minutes.

Impact Philadelphia again struggled without Joel Embiid (knee), and the team's leading scorer in the contest was G League stalwart Ricky Council. Nonetheless, Martin made a positive impact as a reserve, finishing as the team's second-leading scorer and third-leading rebounder. Martin's playing time has been fluctuating wildly even with Embiid out of commission, but the last three times he's played at least 20 minutes he's averaging 13.7 points and 4.7 boards while shooting 58.6 percent from the field.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Insider: 76ers' KJ Martin 'Available' Ahead of Deadline The Sixers have made KJ Martin available for trade talks, per Marc Stein.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NBA Insider: 76ers' KJ Martin 'Available' Ahead of Deadline The Sixers have made KJ Martin available for trade talks, per Marc Stein.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gets some rare minutes Martin supplied four points (2-5 FG), two rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Monday's 133-123 win over San Antonio.

Impact The 76ers have a handful of injuries, so Martin was able to see some rare minutes Monday. In fact, this was just the fourth time this season that he reached 17 minutes. There's a good chance he's out of the rotation again when the 76ers get a little healthier.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Martin discusses what he's shown Sixers with increased playing time KJ Martin discusses what he thinks he has shown the coaching staff for the Philadelphia 76ers with his increased playing time.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Available to play Martin (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Martin was a late scratch Friday against Houston, but he'll be available to provide emergency depth Saturday. Martin is averaging 5.3 minutes per game in December.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should return Saturday Martin (illness) is probable for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact Martin missed Friday's matchup against the Rockets due to illness, but he's trending in the right direction for Saturday's contest. Expect official word from the team closer to tipoff.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Martin (illness) won't play Friday against the Rockets, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Pompey reported that Martin has been cleared ahead of tipoff, but the forward's symptoms got worse from there, so he'll be a late scratch. Martin has averaged just 5.3 minutes per game in December, so his absence shouldn't impact the rotation.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Friday Martin (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Rockets, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Martin has played an average of 5.3 minutes per game in December, so his status doesn't carry many fantasy implications.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Martin is questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets due to an illness, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Martin has appeared in eight of Philadelphia's last nine games, but he's averaged just 4.5 minutes during that stretch. He spent his first three NBA seasons in Houston, but Martin may not suit up for his first matchup against his former team.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees extended minutes Martin racked up four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes during Wednesday's 124-114 loss to New Orleans.

Impact A finger injury that knocked Nicolas Batum out of Wednesday's contest allowed Martin to play his most minutes in a game since Oct. 29. However, the 22-year-old forward picked up four fouls and coughed up four turnovers in the loss.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one minute off bench Martin ended Tuesday's 132-126 loss to Indiana with no counting stats in one minute.

Impact Martin saw double-digit minutes in two of the Clippers' first three games of the season but hasn't been part of coach Nick Nurse's rotation after being traded to the 76ers. Unless the team deals with multiple absences at some point, Martin is unlikely to see much of a role with his new organization.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could debut Thursday Martin (trade pending) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Raptors.

Impact Martin was shipped from the Clippers to the 76ers on Tuesday as part of the James Harden trade. Martin is available to play Thursday and may be one of Philadelphia's first options off the bench at the forward position.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped to Philadelphia Martin, Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum and Robert Covington were traded to the 76ers on Tuesday as part of a three-team deal that sent James Harden, P.J. Tucker and Filip Petrusev to...

Impact Martin began the 2023-24 campaign as a reserve for the Clippers and had an inconsistent role off the bench. He saw double-digit minutes in two of the first three games of the season but was held out of the rotation entirely in Friday's game against the Jazz. He averaged 5.0 points in 15.5 minutes per game over his two appearances with the Clippers but will now move to Philadelphia, where he should have a chance to compete for a role on the wing.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 in victory Martin had 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one block and one steal across 18 minutes during Sunday's 123-83 win over San Antonio.

Impact Martin's role has been inconsistent early in the year, as he played 14 minutes in a comfortable win over Portland on Opening Night before he was a DNP-CD during a narrow loss to the Jazz on Friday. He saw some playing time during Sunday's blowout victory and put together an efficient performance off the bench. The 22-year-old appeared in all 82 games with Houston last year but hasn't been as involved to begin his time with his new team.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets pick up fourth-year option on Kenyon Martin Jr. The Houston Rockets on Thursday picked up the $1.93 million option on the rookie contract of forward Kenyon Martin Jr

JUNE 30, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Avoids injury report Martin (undisclosed) isn't listed on the Rockets' injury report for Friday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Martin left Tuesday's win over Denver early with an undisclosed injury, but it appears the issue was minor and won't impact the third-year forward's availability. Martin has scored in double figures in nine straight games, averaging 15.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 32.2 minutes during that stretch.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot in loss Martin produced 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 123-114 loss to the Nets.

Impact Martin continues to be a relevant name down the stretch of the 2022-23 campaign, as he's now scored in double figures in each of his last six appearances. He's also helped out on the boards over this stretch, averaging 4.8 rebounds in 33.3 minutes per contest. Martin should continue to see a similar workload as the season winds down, barring any big rotation changes by Houston's coaching staff.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 31 points Martin ended with 31 points (12-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-8 FT), six rebounds and two blocks in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 130-125 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Martin has found fantasy value thorughout the season due to a heavy workload and decent production across the board. Wednesday marks his season high scoring total while also chipping in two rejections on the defensive end. Martin has waiver appeal for fantasy managers in the final stretch of their playoffs.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant Sends Kenyon Martin Jr. to Posterland 🔥

MARCH 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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