National Basketball Association

AP source: Kevin Martin joining San Antonio Spurs

Published Mar. 4, 2016 11:28 p.m. ET

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A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that free agent guard Kevin Martin has agreed to join the San Antonio Spurs.

Martin reached a buyout with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday and was eager to join a playoff contender. He made the decision to choose the Spurs and bring his perimeter shooting and scoring ability to one of the best teams in the league. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move has not been officially announced.

The 33-year-old Martin has forged a reputation as one of the most reliable perimeter scorers of his era. He struggled with a wrist injury early this season and could never get on the same page with Timberwolves coach Sam Mitchell's system.

He is averaging 10.6 points in 39 games this season.