KJ Martin News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Puts up 12 with five boards Martin contributed 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes during Sunday's 104-96 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Martin was efficient from the field and delivered a strong outing in only 22 minutes. He's firmly entrenched as a regular bench option for Houston and is producing solid numbers, averaging 10.4 points and 3.9 boards across 23.8 minutes per game in his last 10 appearances (two starts).

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 points off bench Martin had 16 points (7-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 0-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 119-108 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Martin was coming off a streak of subpar performances off the bench, but he bounced back admirably here and was one of Houston's top performers in a game where the entire offense sputtered. He's averaging just 10.0 points per game since the start of December.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting lineup Martin is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Celtics, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact Martin will replace Eric Gordon (groin) in the starting five Tuesday. However, Gordon will likely reclaim his starting spot Thursday, as he is simply sitting out the second night of a back-to-back.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Martin isn't in the starting five Monday against Chicago, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

Impact Martin will come in off the bench after starting the Rockets' latest matchup Friday against Dallas. Martin has averaged 10.7 points and 5.0 rebounds in 32 games played this year.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mediocre showing in spot start Martin posted 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and three steals across 30 minutes during Friday's 112-106 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Martin got a look in the starting five Friday but didn't exactly light it up, finishing with only 10 points on seven shot attempts. He did snatch a season-high three steals but supplied little else from a fantasy perspective. Martin also figures to return to a bench role once Eric Gordon (thumb) is cleared to return.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Martin will start Friday's game against Dallas, Lachard Binkley of TheDreamShake.com reports.

Impact Martin will draw his seventh start of the season with Eric Gordon (thumb) sidelined. In his previous six starts, Martin has averaged 13.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 30.5 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Improved effort in loss Wednesday Martin finished Wednesday's 116-110 loss to Orlando with 18 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 28 minutes.

Impact Martin scored 18 points in the loss, the most he has scored in almost a month. As with many of his teammates, Martin's role typically changes from one night to the next, making him a hard player to trust outside of deeper formats. Those in 12-team leagues could consider him for streaming purposes when in need of an efficient scorer who can chip in a few boards here and there.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers solid showing Martin accumulated 13 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 107-95 loss to Portland.

Impact Martin was unable to knock down a shot from deep but made the most of his attempts from inside the arc. He also recorded his second steal of December through eight matchups. Martin has now scored in double figures in three of his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spot start reaps 13 points Martin produced 13 points (5-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes during Saturday's 120-101 loss to Golden State.

Impact Martin replaced Eric Gordon (rest) in the starting lineup, tallying 13 points with very little else. The Rockets were never really in this one, falling into a 16-point deficit after the first quarter. As a result, many of the starters were limited, including Martin. Despite a relatively consistent role this season, he has been unable to establish himself as a 12-team asset, something that is unlikely to change anytime soon.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Martin is starting Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Impact With Eric Gordon (rest) out, Martin gets the nod. In his five prior starts this season, he's averaged 13.4 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 31.0 minutes.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Saturday Martin is coming off the bench Saturday against the Thunder, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact With Eric Gordon (rest/groin) back in the lineup, Martin will resume a bench role. In seven appearances off the bench this month, he's averaged 10.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 23.6 minutes.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First double-double of season Martin posted 21 points (10-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt), 15 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 128-122 win over the Hawks.

Impact Martin has been playing well of late and aside from recording his first double-double of the season, he also managed to score in double digits for the fourth straight time. The nature of his role off the bench certainly conspires against his fantasy value, but the third-year forward is still averaging 12.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game over his last five contests (two starts). He's also received at least 20 minutes in every game since Oct. 28.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable effort in spot start Martin supplied 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Friday's 99-91 loss to Indiana.

Impact Martin replaced Kevin Porter (back) in the starting lineup Friday, ending with yet another serviceable performance. Despite his role changing constantly, Martin has been able to flirt with 12-team viability. He is inside the top 200 for the season, and while he is better suited to deeper formats, those in standard leagues can look to stream him in on nights such as this.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Friday Martin will join the starting lineup Friday versus the Pacers, Kelly Iko of The Atheltic reports.

Impact Martin will get a look with the starting unit with Kevin Porter (back) set to miss the contest. Martin has eclipsed 30 minutes of playing time in each of his three previous starts while failing to hit that mark in any game off the bench, so he's likely headed for extended minutes in this one.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 21 off bench Martin closed with 21 points (8-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two blocks in 26 minutes off the bench during Monday's 134-127 win over Orlando.

Impact The third-year forward topped 20 points for the second time in the last four games while setting a new season high in made threes, although he scored just 19 points combined in the other two. Martin remains a volatile option on the Rockets' second unit, but he has scored in double digits in six of the last nine games.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 17 points in spot start Martin closed with 17 points (6-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 31 minutes during Saturday's 129-117 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Martin replaced Jabari Smith (illness) in the starting lineup, scoring in double digits for the fourth time in his last six games. The Rockets continue to play him ahead of Tari Eason, opening the door for Martin to be considered in standard formats. He has been a fringe top-150 player over the past week in what has basically been a best-case scenario. He can be streamed in, although the upside is far from spectacular.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting for ill Smith Martin will start Saturday's game at Minnesota, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact With Jabari Smith (illness) out, Martin is making his third start of the year. In his prior two, he averaged 8.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 32.0 minutes.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shines off bench Monday Martin finished with 23 points (9-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 29 minutes during Monday's 95-93 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Martin has scored in double digits in three of his last four outings off the bench, and he also posted a season-high mark in blocks in this contest. The lack of consistency on a game-to-game basis and the fact that he comes off the bench regularly limits his upside, but he's trending in the right direction of late. He's averaging 13.3 points and 5.8 rebounds per game over his last four appearances.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles off bench Martin contributed 11 points (3-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 109-101 loss to Utah.

Impact Martin shifted to the bench after starting Houston's last two contests, but he didn't miss a beat despite seeing fewer minutes. He registered his first double-double and also dished out the basketball, as he's now tallied two or more assists in four straight games.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Wednesday Martin is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz.

Impact With Jae'Sean Tate moving into the starting five Wednesday, Martin will likely move back to his role as a backup forward. Martin only tallied three points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 34 minutes during his start Monday against the Spurs.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting for injured Gordon Martin will start Saturday's game at Milwaukee, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact With Eric Gordon (rest/groin) sitting out, Martin will get his first start of the season. In two starts last year, he averaged 14.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 35.0 minutes.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in starting role Friday Martin ended with 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Friday's preseason win over Toronto.

Impact Martin shifted into the starting lineup Friday, as the Rockets opted to rest a number of their regular starters. Martin has proven the ability to rack up stats when afforded sufficient playing time, something that seems unlikely once the season proper is upon us. He is a name to watch should a larger role somehow present itself but until then, managers can safely look elsewhere when drafting.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Friday Martin will start Friday's game against the Raptors, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact Due to the absences of Eric Gordon (rest) and Jabari Smith (ankle), Martin will join the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the preseason opener. He saw 23 minutes of run in the opener, tallying seven points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3PT, 1-3 FT), four rebounds and two blocks.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Victim of wild ending Martin closed Monday's 123-120 loss to San Antonio with seven points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 26 minutes.

Impact In the final seconds of regulation, Martin watched helplessly as his step-back three to force overtime swirled out of the bucket. Martin had a quiet performance after hitting double-digit scoring in three of his last five contests. He's a candidate for a usage bump as the Rockets pivot deeper into tanking mode down the final stretch.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Martin will come off the bench for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Salman Ali of Clutch Points reports.

Impact Martin made a pair of spot starts while Jae'Sean Tate missed the last two games, but with Tate active Sunday, Martin will head back to a reserve role. Martin finished Friday's loss to Dallas with 11 points and six rebounds in 30 minutes.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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