EMERGENCY POD: Sixers sign Caleb Martin, waive Paul Reed

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Caleb Martin, a veteran forward who has been a key part of Miami's playoff success over the last few seasons. Derek Bodner and Devon Givens break down his fit with the Sixers, what role he'll play on this year's team, and what flexibility the Sixers have left to fill out the rest of the roster this summer.
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[@allenboyer2207]

Didn't think Morey had it in him to do a complete team make over...but here we are!

[@matthassay3791]

I can't believe they actually got him, I thought it was a pipe dream. Awesome to be able to pickup Oubre and now Martin. Athletic wings!!!

[@ericstaudt2991]

Your pipe dream was having oubre and Martin at the wings lmaoooo trash

[@matthassay3791]

@@ericstaudt2991 after signing PG and being limited on available cap space being able to bring back Oubre and sign Martin are great moves...

[@yellowjesus6793]

Pipe dream😂😂😂That's a lil extra but I feel you bro

[@matthassay3791]

@@yellowjesus6793 well it's a realistic pipe dream. I know our fan base loves to live in the unrealistic pipe dreams lol

[@ziggymarley8498]

​@@ericstaudt2991u don't kno ball if u think that's trash 🤡

[@DarknessIsSpreading_01]

I'll miss Bball Paul. Wish him the best future !

[@pp3k3jamail]

He's trash

[@Bobbyking-g4b]

His "Contact" was waived to add Caleb Martin. He will be on a Veteran minimum with KJ Martin, Cam Payne and Kyle Lowery. Go Sixers ❤️💙❤️💙

[@officialthomasjames]

For the first time in my life we have multiple athletic wings. RC4 better get playing time off the bench this year.

[@christophermatthews2398]

I like roco but honestly he did nothing for us when we did play him. I'd rather they kept d Melton. But considering they got rid of him they should've let Ricky council get more minutes. He can shoot and is very athletic. If nurse would've gave Ricky more minutes when Tobias was playing all those minutes and giving us basically nothing in that Knicks series sixers could've easily won that series

[@hothandquis941]

Can we please stop with this initial/number nickname stuff. Like damn be original.

[@lintlickers]

@@christophermatthews2398if the refs didn’t cost us 2 games we would of won.

[@just_tom00]

@@hothandquis941 yea lets just be boring and call him Ricky

[@ryanrowe1975]

Great addition to using Martin in the starting lineup

[@brandoni241]

As long as Eric Gordon isn't starting after the moves, that means they are good moves...

[@SPACEKNOCKERZ76]

Everyone was in panic mode so early in the off season. Let’s get a pf n round out the team n we good.

[@ziggymarley8498]

💯

[@Bobbyking-g4b]

​@@ziggymarley8498Daryl Morey is a Straight Up G. And as Fred Sanford would say, "The "G' is for ummmmm Genius💙❤️💙❤️Go Sixers ❤️💙❤️💙

[@DarknessIsSpreading_01]

I can't even mow my grass without you guys doing good work !!

[@hdizzal3]

Glad to see Devon on this podcast!

[@jamescatchings3328]

Still will have a rebounding issue. Great signing but Sixers still need a dog to grab rebounds

[@stax5ave380]

we got drummond we good

[@thazrill70]

Some folks saying "The Heat Didn't sign him for a reason" Yea, he didn't want to go back to them, they offered him a big contract and he declined it

[@generalb4005]

Thanks to another sixers fan I strongly recommend checking out Santi Aldama highlights. 7ft tall power forward. This guy is the real deal. He destroyed the Celtics.

[@marcSGordon]

Here’s something to think about as well. Oubre is on a one plus one if they don’t bring him back then Martin can slide back to the wing. They just drafted who’s going to need a year to develop. Boma next year at the 4

[@user-zl9bv2li6o]

Nice scarf you putz 😂

[@rachieboytv8392]

Morris or Saric like Mengg said and definitely Lowry and Cam Payne back and I’m ready for anyone

[@lintlickers]

Cam, Lowry, morris and roco. Saric is gone

[@Bobbyking-g4b]

Dary Morey is a NBA GENIUS. Paul Reed, KJ Martin, Cam Payne and Kyle Lowery will be on Veterans Minimum. DARYL MOREY FOR U.S PRESIDENT in 2024. Let's Go Sixers ❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙

[@theoriginalkilox7592]

Great Pickup but hate that Reed was waived

[@MenggiDaPogi]

Great signing for the 76ers, I think he will fill the Nic Batum role. Hopefully now they sign a real 4 like Marcus Morris, Achiuwa, Saric and Roco. Also bring back Cam Payne, Lowry and the AI era jersey.

[@hitmanchris]

Def would like a real 4 to bring in and even start when we know size is needed. M. Morris or even Dario if the can get him on the mle. Dario can help with boards, solid passing and not a bad spot up 3 point shot.

[@rotflolawlmao]

I agree with getting more of a true PF but I don't think Morris or Saric are starting level players anymore. If anything I would explore using KJ Martin as a sign-and-trade asset (as salary filler) for a F

[@chimaebinama3192]

Yeah if we can get a real 4 like one of those guys, all of which can stretch the floor, that would be awesome. And we just need a back up point. Lowry or Cam Payne. I don't agree that Martin fills the Batum role but he's another great wing to have.

[@GabeCerebro]

Hoping they can snag Fultz for the minimum. Would be totally fine with bringing Lowry back though.

[@thazrill70]

You named two centers and two guys that shouldn't play on a contender

[@user-zl9bv2li6o]

For all you buffoons bitching about height. This Sixers starting lineup is taller then last years starting 5. Melton is 6 1 and Martin is 6 5. Batum and George are the same height.

[@daneelee5335]

Not to mention that Caleb has a 6-foot-10 wingspan

[@donjohnson3195]

George 6'9, Oubre has a 7'4 Wingspan.... They're just fine

[@scottmars3191]

We're fine lol.they don't know what their talking about

[@richardbrockington5693]

Stop trying to bash paul Reed he came in from the G League and only got better and has heart also made is name known

[@randyfooks4524]

He was a draft pick out of college who was sent to the G league

[@user-zl9bv2li6o]

Trying ?? It’s pretty much a proven fact he is a bum 😂. Unplayable in the playoffs. He absolutely killed us against the Knicks. We were a -56 in the playoffs with Paul at the center.

[@Mars-oj1lk]

He’s a nice regular season player. Absolutely unplayable in the playoffs

[@pp3k3jamail]

I swear the Paul Reed Fanboys won't stop. Y'all almost as worse as the Ben Simmons fanboys years ago.

[@mikeharris7658]

@@user-zl9bv2li6o STOP IT... He was only a -45 and yeah he's TRASH😂

[@gustavofring-thechickenman]

Dang y’all r quick to

[@rupertpupkin2660]

"There will be no Paul Reed victory tour".

[@jarretheller2244]

I’m with Bob Cooley in that if we can acquire enough talent to warrant KOJ being our 6th man, then we’re really cooking.

[@chrisdee8741]

Thanks for always being ready to break good news, Gentlemen! It’s been a strong off-season 👍🏼

[@Su1c1deK1ng1028]

Darryl Morey is a Wizard.

[@SPACEKNOCKERZ76]

So many people were in panic mode before the draft lol patience is key lol

[@Su1c1deK1ng1028]

@@SPACEKNOCKERZ76 Facts. Morey/Nurse are not just smart, their brilliant. Now folks need to let them cook.

[@richardgrant6767]

I like the KJ Martin plan. He is athletic and one thing he can do is rebound, which we need. Hey, if he gets minutes, shows out and turns into a better piece in a midseason trade, how much better does that Harden trade look then?!

[@jayking6360]

Our next move should be a sign and trade for Nicolas Claxton. He's the perfect 5th starter, and gives the rebounding and secondary rim protection we need.

[@WawaMarvel]

Landry shamet is now available

[@lintlickers]

Don’t have enough money. sign cam, Lowry, morris and roco

[@King_Stanton]

Hopefully McCain develops into a PG.. also what position is Bona?

[@aquilmcknight6203]

Let’s goooo!

[@dannosowitz4306]

Would it be possible to bring bball back like we did with furk? ALSO HAVE YOU HEARD ANYTHING ABOUT DARIO I WANT HIM TO COME HOME

[@jamesclark1357]

I miss Dario to he would be a perfect fit .

[@ziggymarley8498]

The fact that yall thought Gordon wud be a starter shows yall dont kno ish fr... We still need a startin 4 man. I dont want PG13 at the 4

[@donjohnson3195]

Caleb for Paul Reed..... Major Upgrade 🔥

[@IDBirdsFan2122]

Hey D and guys.. FYI… when checking in your LV room… a nice $20.00 bill to your front desk clerk will get you an upgrade on your room… Don’t just ask for it… Cash is KING IN Vegas!! Larry from Idaho!!

[@kevinwashington3071]

NOW we have a TEAM....M.MORRIS, KYLE LOWRY bring back our home town players they both love it here and with them for the first time since Jimmy butler we have a Tough TEAM!!!!

[@ishine1013]

Great job by the front office but I still feel we need to trade 3 second rounders for finny. We need a rebounding pf with a lil pop from the 3pt range.

[@emilkairov8514]

Maybe at deadline but not right now because of aprons

[@Travelling_wm]

As for me, I like the move

[@georgethompson8196]

Start Martin @2 & go get Precious from NY to start for us @4

[@judasmurdah9971]

Knicks phan here - came just to see the kitty-bot!

[@GoBirds2017]

Bball Paul you will be missed! Glad we could get Martin tho. Lfg!

[@k.johnsonj5338]

Markelle Fultz is next 😅

[@user-zl9bv2li6o]

The BEST rebounder left on the Free agent market is without a doubt JAVONTE GREEN 7.5 Boards a game last year in 25Min per game. He also shot 37% from 3. I am shocked he is still available.

[@emilkairov8514]

He was available all last season till march lol But still a decent player nonetheless

[@BlakeBandz]

Bro looks like walter white

[@BarsMurre]

What happems with Cam Payne?

[@jswhitcombvideos]

We also need another attack the basket penetration type who is creative at the rim.

[@christophermatthews2398]

Ricky council is exactly that and he can shoot.

[@Chumpchange675]

Great pick up / he was hurt off and on last year….

[@keyloc444]

I think he can have same impact that Derrick White had on Celtics.

[@edwardsterling9958]

Oubre and martin would be great off the bench, but either of them in the starting 5 would hurt our starting lineup because of size, and also our bench would be almost non existent

[@philw9787]

On bench, lol

[@DahlinSilesile-rc4lk]

Maybe oubre but martin is a starter wtf are you talking this is real basketball not fantasy football u cant. create the avengers wtf

[@edwardchamberlain3504]

Nice move

[@edwardchamberlain3504]

Kid can light it up

[@jswhitcombvideos]

Bring Saric home! Tough player. Knee fully healed. Can start at Center and give Jo Jo a blow against certain teams and is a solid 4 across the board.

[@mikegminski841]

Give Jo Jo a blow sounds a bit weird

[@Rya2333_]

I like this pickup by Morey and I hope Morey finds a good point guard and good bench players too

[@lintlickers]

Kyle Lowry and cam are coming back.

[@mikeshorter4482]

Do you think Caleb martin is in same tier as devin white or am I tripping? 😅

[@wjey-fm1151]

This was a very big pick up for our bench piece D. This is South Philly 53 by the way.

[@edwardsterling9958]

Caleb 3 oint numbers will be on the side of unguarded. Maxey pg and embiid will be there focus, martin is a sniper when hes unguarded, hense why i think buddy would have been a great player to keep because of the fit.

[@donjohnson3195]

No Chance, Eric Gordon was starting 😂. Great Pickup... He's long and he's a DOGG 💯

[@philw9787]

Very surprised, martin must very hurt by heat. This pro embid best all around team, no excuses. Derek man want perfect player, never satisfied, lol

[@lellamas2778]

Campaign for the Cam Payne

[@Byronic19134]

Just resign Terry Johnson, Morris and RoCo to vet mins and we are ready to rumble.

[@averyaustin24]

I think bona would be good high energy player

[@stephengracia2776]

Where are they in the CAP space

[@just_tom00]

Only able to sign vet minimums right now I believe, but we're going to give KJ martin an extension since hes on bird rights so we can package him and a couple firsts to grab a DFS/bobby portis type of player by the deadline

[@donjohnson3195]

They're not too small... Tatum plays the 4.... They aren't any Karl Malone s at the 4.... And Giannis is a Center basically

[@jayf314]

I think we need another guard with size.. Someone like Spencer Dinwiddie.

[@Byronic19134]

#ResignTerryJohnson

[@Bobbyking-g4b]

Bring Back Andre Iguadola Too ❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙

[@antonioholmes989]

Dude complaining too much... did we get better? Yes

[@squrt57]

nice signing... still need rebounding

[@user-zl9bv2li6o]

How? We added the best Rebounder in the NBA.

[@ryancampbell1847]

​@@user-zl9bv2li6obut he won't be starting

[@Travelling_wm]

Get Dario

[@pp3k3jamail]

No

[@Bobbyking-g4b]

Sixers Fans are saying that Dario Sarge is the next coming of Furkmaz Korkmaz. Please Say It Ain't So.....Let's Go Sixers ❤️💙❤️💙

[@pp3k3jamail]

💥💥Get Spencer dinwiddie and Marcus Morris.

[@andre4332]

Who are you calling a bum big back?

[@jr_supina]

dfs or saric, payne or lowry are last pieces of the puzzle.

[@pp3k3jamail]

No on Saric he's slow and can't defend anybody. And I don't want a 38-year-old washed up Kyle Lowry either.

[@Bobbyking-g4b]

Are you trying to say that Dario Sarge is Equivalent to Furkmaz Korkmaz?????

[@jamescatchings3328]

Kai Jones??

[@Prophet.1]

We need Miles Bridges . " The Dash Bros and Eric on" Beleve on Sixers " agree he's the starter at four and " Lock on Sixers" w/ Pompey & Mitchell agree also , I can go down the list. This buttered biscuit channel is in moral police mode , tho Jordan & Mitch K .resigned him and new owner also. Not one person on this channel is the virgin Mary. This is Basketb$ll, not public court. Nuff said

[@philw9787]

Don't hv money for him now, move forward w current roster

[@rhystheodore4903]

I don't want to have to cheer for a piece of crap human being.. That doesn't make me soft or precious, just a fan of my team and lowlifes aren't welcome here.

[@nanimonoda6897]

yeah let's not care about what people do in real life as long as they can shoot a ball through a hoop real good. you've got huge loser mentality

[@GoodBeardDay]

Guy on the right just running off random ahh numbers trying make himself look informed. Caleb Martin is a baller! That's all I care about.

[@pp3k3jamail]

Yeah I'm not a fan of Derek Bonner. To me he's annoying i would rather it just be a Devong givens and Kyle Neubeck

[@Bobbyking-g4b]

​@@pp3k3jamailTell the young Bull named Devon Givens. That he Betta Have My Money or Else. Nahhhh for real. These guys just started doing this Podcast together. Give them some time to Jel. Go Sixers ❤️💙❤️

[@damonanderson4061]

Reed was hot garbage he was just a wack fouling for no reason.

[@robertjohnson825]

Dario saric is the perfect 4 for todays game bring him home

[@pp3k3jamail]

What is with all you people who want Dario Saric back like what's wrong with y'all? He's slow and can't defend anybody. I'm tired of these slow A$$ European players im done with that garbage. Sixers should go at the Marcus Morris and Spencer dinwiddie

[@DATGUY144]

Saric walker Payne nd make in season trades

[@pp3k3jamail]

Saric no he's to slow.

[@DATGUY144]

@@pp3k3jamail spreads the floor spot up shooter not the best on defense but fits well with embid

[@Bobbyking-g4b]

​@@DATGUY144Sixers Fans are Complaining that Dario Sarge is nothing more than Furkan Korkmaz repeat??? Go Sixers ❤️💙❤️💙

[@DATGUY144]

@@Bobbyking-g4b he played ok last yr plus we have defenders with Joel Paul nd oubre i def think he can stay in front with porzingis a lot of PF don’t have a bag like that

[@thenealfamily5]

TY sixers for saving Miami from another dumb ass contract signing! 😂😂

[@jayking6360]

Last I checked we got beat by the Knicks because of our poor offensive rebounding. Signing a 6'5 Power Forward isn't going to help that situation.

[@christophermatthews2398]

Andre Drummond will help with rebounds

[@nanimonoda6897]

bigger issues were #1. embiid was hurt again and #2. the second highest paid player on the team averaged NINE points, including a 0 point game in the series

[@jayking6360]

@@christophermatthews2398 Drummond is a backup Center. We need someone to help on the boards when Embiid is on the court.

[@jayking6360]

@@nanimonoda6897 We couldn't get an offensive rebound, which gave the Knicks 2nd, 3rd, and sometimes 4th chances. Tobias Harris was who he was before the series.

[@nanimonoda6897]

​@@jayking6360 doesn't matter. not like the sixers were getting blow out even with those extra possessions cause almost all the games were within single digits. embiid being healthy and having a dead weight of a contract off the books is FAR more important to the potential success of this team like I said

[@ericstaudt2991]

I love how the Philly fans are excited we lost Hartenstein . Meanwhile they don’t realize we still have one of the best defensive and rebounding centers in the game, and the one dude that embid can’t push around, he had to resort to a flagrant dirty ass foul

[@anthonylouis2573]

Only saw our fouls, Jalen Brunson head butting people and og anunoby trucking people is cool though right….

[@pp3k3jamail]

We're not concerned with the Knicks why don't you go to a Knicks podcast and watch them talk about the Knicks. What are you sweating us sixers podcast for? obviously you obsessed with us for some weird reason.

[@christophermatthews2398]

Joel embiid had bells palsy and had 1 knee. A healthy Embiid would destroy Mitchell Robinson stop it!

[@ericstaudt2991]

@@christophermatthews2398dude get the hell outta here. He had surgery, rehabbed his knee fully then had a few games to knock the rust off before the playoffs. How was he on 1 knee? Did he tear it again? I didn’t hear about him having off season surgery! He milked that just to have a built in excuse for when they lost so you guys wouldn’t bash him like you usually do. And it worked while he ended up having the best series of his playoff career.

[@Bobbyking-g4b]

Sixers upgraded from Tobias Harris to PG-13. From Paul Reed to Andre Drummond. From Kyle Lowery to Caleb Martin. Remember that Drug Commercial...."Any Questions" ❤💙

[@bluenotez3234]

Paul Reed was a horrible player belongs in the G league to further improve his hunger for the sport at his position

[@marcSGordon]

Oh stop he was a good player really good wing defender and was improving on offense, and I would like to have him back on the vet min

[@damonanderson4061]

Reed was terrible player who didn't get any better ....

[@Chumpchange675]

He just lacked basketball IQ. Couldn’t overcome it

[@acefacepgh1]

WhAt!?! We love Bball Paul! You must not have been watching bc the one thing you can't criticize him for is hunger or hustle. Sometimes he was too frantic for his own good and played a bit out of control. To blast him on his way out tho is weak shhh. Dude gave us effort every night and we typically salute those guys in Philly.🍻

[@user-zl9bv2li6o]

He also had the ugliest slowest release in the entire nba 😂. No touch in the paint and couldn’t set a screen to save his life.