Struggling Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kevin Martin has been engaged in buyout talks with the team since at least Thursday, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.com.
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Spurs The "Favorite" To Sign Martin
Saturday, Feb. 27
Stein reported Saturday the San Antonio Spurs are the frontrunners to sign Martin if he's bought out. He would need to sign with the five-time champs by Tuesday to be playoff-eligible, per Stein:
Martin's 2015-16 salary is $7.1 million, per Spotrac. He has a $7.4 million player option for the 2016-17 season.
The Dallas Mavericks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat have all expressed interest in the veteran, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com.
However, the Mavs seem unlikely because they are far behind the Spurs in the Western Conference hunt (18.5 games back). And the Heat are expected to sign Joe Johnson, per Shams Charania of The Vertical, so they may not need Martin.
On Thursday, the Wolves bought out Andre Miller to allow him to sign with a playoff team, according t ...
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