After registering the arrival of Dillon Brooks, Houston quickly relieved a winger from its workforce by leaving KJ Martin to the Clippers. Author of his best career statistical season, the son of Kenyon Martin was exchanged for two “second rounds” of the Draft. The winger was entering the final year of his rookie contract, activated by Houston, peaking at $1.9 million. In six months, he will then be eligible for an extension of up to $75 million over four years.
For the Clippers, it is an interesting reinforcement at a lower cost, especially in the event of the imminent departure of Marcus Morris. It’s also a nice wink of fate for Lawrence Frank, president of the Clippers, who coached Kenyon Martin at the Nets twenty years ago and who now finds himself recruiting his son.
For the Rockets, it’s about making room for newcomers who are not lacking in this offseason.
ESPN Sources: The Los Angeles Clippers are acquiring Houston Rockets forward KJ Martin in a trade for two future second-round draft picks. pic.twitter.com/p5k1QG5stI
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
