Kevin Martin and Timberwolves Reportedly Agree to 4-Year Deal

July 2nd, 2013 by Tim Keeney Leave a reply »

After spending last year with the Oklahoma City Thunder following a stint with the Houston Rockets, Kevin Martin will reportedly make it three different teams in three years and sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves. 

Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski has the news: 



Let's take a closer look at this newest development. 

 

What it Means for the Thunder

For the second season in a row, Oklahoma City is going to have to replace its sixth man. 

Last season, general manager Sam Presti shocked the world when he dealt Sixth Man of the Year James Harden to the Rockets, and although Martin wasn't nearly as efficient as the man with the best beard in the NBA, he played his role well. 



Coming off the bench for the first time since his rookie season in 2004-05, Martin averaged 14.0 points in 27.7 minutes per contest. In true "instant-offense" fashion, he shot 45.0 percent from the field, knocked down 2.1 treys per game and got to the foul line at a consistent rate. 

In Martin's absence, youngsters Reggie Jackson or Jeremy Lamb c ...

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