EMERGENCY POD: Sixers sign KJ Martin to two-year, $16 million contract

The Sixers have signed forward KJ Martin to a two-year, $16 million contract. Derek Bodner, Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck break down what the deal means for the Sixers' cap situation, what flexibility it gives them to pursue in-season trades, and whether KJ Martin can fill a role for the Sixers in the interim.
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[@eric02156]

This Sixer team still needs SIZE & Athletic/physicality at the 4 spot alongside Embiid or Drummand!

[@arthurabethea6799]

K.J worked hard. Good signing 💪.

[@JerseyChill27]

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[@C-DAVID]

Updated Depth Chart- 3 Open Spots Left - Needs- Backup Wing/SF & Backup PF - Vet Minimum Contracts only of course - Backup Wing/SF- Gordon Hayward, Trent, Lonnie Walker, Kennard, Bullock, Cedi Osman - Backup PF- Achiuwa, Crowder, Morris, Chimezie Metu, DJ Wilson - Jeff Dowtin could get the last 15th spot perhaps Maxey Martin Oubre George Embiid Lowry Gordon- SF???- PF???- Drummond McCain Council Martin Bona

[@ryanrowe1975]

Great signing!

[@jayrrrruh5340]

If he’s so good, why didn’t he play in the playoffs? 🤔

[@brickmoney40]

I believe sixers where TANKING FOR PAUL CONTRACT 😢😢...BY, NOT PLAYING SOME PLAYERS🤣🤣🤣

[@Aydin-Adam]

You can’t blame the current CBA on the owners being cheap. It was collectively bargained with the players union. They agreed to it.

[@christophermurphy2548]

meanwhile brunson taking pay cuts owners winning lol

[@richardgrant6767]

You guys have to be ecstatic about this signing. Now we get to window shop and talk about who we could/should trade for until January. Not just DFS.

[@brickmoney40]

BRUNSON BETTER NEVER GET A MAJOR INJURY....ALL THAT MONEY OUT THE WINDOW 😢😢😢..

[@robertlevy2420]

Any room left for min contracts???

[@JT-lj2yp]

Yes. Have 2 more roster spots.

[@habib2157]

Why didn't they sign Gary Trent Jr.?

[@frankrizzo9521]

He’s choosing between us and Knicks. This KJ Martin money doesn’t count towards standard cap

[@johndevine3955]

Because he wants. Ore than the vet minimum

[@brickmoney40]

FUTURE NBA PLAYERS 🙏GET PAID FIRST..NBA HISTORY TELLS ME...WILL NOT BE SIGN BACK IF YOU GET A MAJORINJURY, YOU WILL BE TRADED 😢😢😢....GET YOUR MONEY 💯

[@omegatronnn1691]

Why we ain’t pick up Reeeeeed Sheppard 🤔 🤦🏾 he waaaaay better than finger nail polished dude

[@JT-lj2yp]

Bro he was the 3rd overall pick 🤣

[@omegatronnn1691]

@@JT-lj2yp 🤦🏾 he finna be special we gotta pull a big pimpin aka Howie Roseman move n go get em 💯💎

[@k_hack9441]

@@JT-lj2ypthese casuals are so bad lol

[@willyam8119]

Do you even know how NBA Draft works?

[@omegatronnn1691]

Ig I’m selfish cause I blv great players belong to great teams of our time not when we were kids 🤷🏾‍♂️ and I see him as a sixer

[@lamardsol]

we didn't take knecht cause why... i think morey overthought that one

[@skillz78]

He’s 23

[@skoolboy609215]

Calling KJ 6'4 is wild 😆 🤣 😂 hes father said he's 6'7 I'll take he's dad's word for it

[@chimaebinama3192]

Why did Devon say KJ is 6'3" or 6'4"? He's 6'6"

[@Prophet.1]

This Martin dont shoot , but Ohh well , cool. Nurse may be trying to turn him into Pascal Siakim. Should have gotten Miles.

[@jeromeavery7772]

You would have no money to fill out the roster by signing miles. This is a chess move for a trade later

[@Prophet.1]

@@jeromeavery7772 yeah I know , my fam knows it my two cents from the past.

[@christelisma4023]

Beat a bitch ass Miles??

[@skillz78]

Miles bridges and his off court issue in Philly? Nah

[@citizenx3801]

Peaceful Knick fan here ✌🏿 you guys know I’m also a Sixer fan…. Fellas, I’m concerned about our 76ers roster with this move. GO SIXERS! 🔔

[@frankrizzo9521]

What? This dudes not going to play he’s gonna get us a nice 15m or less player at the deadline

[@musikausdemosten]

How many people are outhere lke you ?😅😅😅

[@citizenx3801]

@@frankrizzo9521 he’s averaging less than 4 pts and barely 2 rebounds. We can’t put lipstick on a pig and call it otherwise. 💄 🐷 He’s not going to help us against the Knicks.

[@brettnelson9185]

Wait what?

[@frankrizzo9521]

@@brettnelson9185 he’s a troll

[@LeonardFord]

Did this really require an emergency pod?

[@Byronic19134]

KJ should be out starting PF he’s a perfect fit in between Embiid and PG.

[@chimaebinama3192]

I don't think he's a perfect fit next to embiid because he's not a good shooter. But he's a good guy to have in case putting PG, Martin, or Oubre at the 4 doesn't pan out. Morey is doing his thing man. On paper this team is looking pretty solid much holes. All we need is a healthy Embiid in the playoffs.

[@Walrus286]

He cannot shoot so he should not and would not start for most teams in the league

[@shabazz360]

@@chimaebinama3192he’s a great cutter and finisher though. He can definitely get good minutes next to Embiid. He can play a Josh Hart role.

[@citizenx3801]

Peaceful Knick fan here ✌🏿 you guys know I’m also a Sixer fan…. Fellas, I’m concerned about our 76ers roster with this move. GO SIXERS! 🔔

[@thebigglow]

I agree.

[@ziggymarley8498]

My man need to keep a hat on or let that ish go dawg.. u look sick

[@youngpropertygroupinc7663]

😂😂

[@youngpropertygroupinc7663]

Leave Devon alone man. It’s tough to let go

[@smokingnjokingsportztv4594]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💯

[@Phillygoat1983]

Naw that hat he had on look sicker lol

[@Prophet.1]

Devon da God isn't trying to marry you , Mrs. Pruddy. Who are you , the appearance doctor ? Dev is always looking Phly tight , thought you came for the sports 411, Mr. Creepy.

[@skoolboy609215]

Why do yall keep trying g to push Ricky to the PF spot Kj would be competing with who ever the back up PF is Ricky should be coming behind the back up SF or SG spot

[@maksteel5593]

This is the most boring basketball conversation I ever heard

[@Eagles2017_]

Shuuuuut uuuuuppppp!! Misery loves company!! lol

[@k_hack9441]

That’s bc you’re a casual and don’t get Moreys chess moves.

[@maksteel5593]

@k_hack9441 is that what it is I'm a casual and what's that make you

[@e.double563]

I like Martin, thing is what's up with our player development coaches? Shouldn't he have at least a mid game? His motor is crazy⏸️ JS

[@chimaebinama3192]

I think majority of player development is the players responsibility. We didn't even have KJ for an off-season. He's probably developing but in his role were not looking for him to take mid range jumpers.