KJ MARTIN NEWS

Dropped from rotation Martin (coach's decision) didn't see the court Sunday in the 76ers' 107-105 overtime victory over the Hornets.

Impact For the first time all season, Martin failed to get off the bench while head coach Nick Nurse reopened a spot in the rotation for Eric Gordon, who didn't play in a coach's decision in the 76ers' last game Friday against the Lakers. Martin's removal from the rotation came after the fifth-year forward had averaged 5.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.8 blocks, 0.6 assists and 0.4 steals in 17.5 minutes over Philadelphia's first eight contests of the season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Martin will slide to the bench for Friday's game versus the Raptors, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Caleb Martin will get the start in place of Martin at power forward. The 23-year-old posted three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT) and five rebounds across only 15 minutes in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Bucks.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 points Wednesday Martin posted 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and a steal across 26 minutes in Wednesday's 117-95 preseason win over the Nets.

Impact Martin got the start in this preseason contest with Paul George (knee) sidelined, and it wouldn't be surprising if he gets the start in the regular-season opener against the Bucks on Oct. 23 if George isn't 100 percent ready to return. Martin played a career-low 12.4 minutes per game in 2023-24 while seeing time with the Clippers and 76ers across 60 regular-season appearances, and if he starts in the regular-season opener, he'd likely play a minimal role in the offensive scheme.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Martin will start Wednesday's preseason game against the Nets, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

Impact Martin will step in for Paul George (knee) in the first unit for Wednesday's penultimate preseason contest. Martin dropped 11 points in 22 minutes off the bench last time out.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to reserve role Martin won't start Monday's preseason game against the Hawks.

Impact Martin drew a spot start during the second night of a back-to-back set and scored nine points (4-7 FG) in 28 minutes. He's expected to handle a minor reserve role during the regular season.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Passive performance Saturday Martin compiled nine points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3PT, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Saturday's heavy preseason loss to the Celtics.

Impact Martin moved into the starting lineup but much like his teammates, offered very little in terms of tangible production. Despite signing a two-year deal in July, Martin's role on this team is uncertain, to say the least. He is an athletic wing who in theory, should be able to compete at the NBA level. However, given what we have seen to this point in his career, he could struggle to play meaningful minutes again this season.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start vs. Boston Martin is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason contest against the Celtics.

Impact The Sixers are resting most of their starters and veterans for this game, so Martin will be part of a relatively young first unit. Martin will start this contest next to Jared McCain, Jeff Dowtin, Ricky Council IV and Guershon Yabusele in the first unit.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Forward KJ Martin re-signs with 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers on Monday announced they re-signed forward KJ Martin, acquired during last season as part of a three-team, seven-play...

JULY 16 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Signs two-year deal with Philly Martin has signed a two-year, $16 million extension with the 76ers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Martin will boost the team's bench depth due to his positional versatility. However, he's not expected to be a major factor in most fantasy formats. He averaged just 3.7 points and 2.2 rebounds per game across 60 regular-season appearances (two starts) in 2023-24.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Martin clears the air over his departure from Houston Rockets “I’m tired of seeing y’all say that my dad forced me out of playing in Houston,” KJ Martin says of his 2023 departure. “He had nothing to do...

MAY 24 • USATODAY.COM

Available for Wednesday Martin (toe) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Heat.

Impact Martin will return from a three-game absence and will likely be working with minutes in the teens. He's not the most attractive fantasy option.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Martin (toe) is expected to play Wednesday against the Heat, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Martin is still being listed as "questionable" on the injury report, but he was able to get through shootaround, so it looks like he'll be out there barring a setback during warmups. However, he'll likely only be operating with minutes in the teens, so he's not a great target in fantasy hoops.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant in shootaround Martin (toe), who is questionable for Wednesday's Play-In Game against Miami, was a full participant in Philadelphia's morning shootaround, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact Martin continues to deal with a toe issue that forced him to miss the final three games of the regular season, but his participation in shootaround creates optimism that he'll be able to return as postseason play begins Wednesday. Over his final five appearances during the regular season, Martin averaged 5.2 points and 3.4 rebounds in 17.6 minutes per game.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Martin (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's Play-In Game against the Heat.

Impact Martin missed the final three games of the regular season due to a left great toe contusion but may return for the start of postseason play. If cleared, he isn't guaranteed a major role, but Martin did have consistent bench minutes before his absence.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Monday Martin (toe) was able to practice Monday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Martin missed the final three games of the regular season with a bruised toe, but he's trending in the right direction. If he gets the green light to face Miami on Wednesday, Martin is not guaranteed any minutes.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Sunday Martin (toe) has been ruled out of Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Nets, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Martin's absence will mark his third straight due to a bruised toe on his left foot. It remains to be seen if he will be ready for the playoffs.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Martin (toe) is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Nets.

Impact Martin is in danger of missing his third straight game due to a bruised toe. More clarity on his status should come once he tests things out during pregame warmups.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Martin (toe) won't play Friday night against the Magic, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Martin will miss his second consecutive contest with a bruised toe. He'll have one more chance to return during the regular season Sunday against the Nets.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Martin (toe) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Magic.

Impact Martin is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to a left big toe contusion. Jeff Dowtin and De'Anthony could continue to see increased playing time if Martin is ruled out.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Martin won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Pistons due to a left big toe contusion, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

Impact Martin wasn't on Philadelphia's injury report and was ruled out after Tuesday's contest began despite not logging any minutes. Regardless, the 22-year-old forward's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Orlando.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Significant playing time in win Martin accumulated four points (2-6 FG), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 21 minutes during Thursday's 109-105 victory over Miami.

Impact The 23-year-old has averaged 14.1 minutes per game since the All-Star break, putting up 3.8 points on 47.5 percent from the field. Due to an increase in minutes, along with a litany of frontcourt injuries, Martin has boosted his rebounding average from just 1.6 to 3.3 after the break. Martin is not expected to provide much fantasy value unless Tobias Harris (knee) is sidelined for an extended period of time along with Robert Covington (knee), whose status remains up in the air.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 11 points off bench Martin amassed 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds and two assists across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 115-102 loss to the Suns.

Impact Martin made his presence felt off the bench and scored in double digits despite not starting for the first time since Feb. 7, when he recorded 15 points in a loss to the Warriors. Martin's role and scoring numbers are very inconsistent, and he rarely reaches double-digit scoring figures, so he should be better left on the wire even in the deepest of formats.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Martin (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Nets, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Martin has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a right ankle injury. Martin is averaging 7.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 21.8 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Martin is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets with a right ankle injury.

Impact Martin is a fringe rotation player for the 76ers and played four minutes in his last outing.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal run in return Martin (ankle) played four minutes and finished with one steal and no other statistics in Sunday's 120-116 win over the Mavericks.

Impact In his return from a three-game absence due to a right ankle impingement, Martin was a part of head coach Nick Nurse's rotation, though he received the fewest minutes among the nine players that saw the floor. Martin played the final two minutes of the first quarter and the first two minutes of the second quarter, but he never re-entered the contest at any point in the second half.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE