Miami Heat Lose Caleb Martin To Sixers For Reportedly A Lot Less Money

Tobin reacts to Miami Heat watching Caleb Martin walk in free agency for reportedly a lot less money. Are Heat too concerned with damage control and is this the worst summer in a long time for Miami?
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[@heyarnold8023]

Calebs agent clearly packs a pb&j for lunch and wears jeans to work because how do you say Miami didn’t offer enough and then take less

[@greenlion6544]

Because he thought his market was going to be bigger, and opted out rather than sign the bigger extension while being opted-in. Huge fuck up.

[@heyarnold8023]

@@greenlion6544 is this was last year he would have got a bag for sure

[@juliogonzalez4764]

Not agents fault. It's all on Riley.

[@greenlion6544]

@@juliogonzalez4764 it’s Riley’s fault that the agent told Caleb he could get more than the Heat were offering on the open market and turned down a lot more money with the Heat? 🤣 My God, you need a refund from whatever school you went to.

[@MichaelJohnson-bw4ss]

That's not nice. ​@@greenlion6544

[@indade]

The current Heat issues are losing players/not trading players before the drop off and not getting assets. Gotta improve the overall asset management department cause they’re droppin’ the ball.

[@pluggedup8103]

Exactly he would’ve been good in a trade package

[@jaimehernandez2377]

Philly has a nice starting 5

[@lintlickers]

It’s gonna get even better kiddo, tons of assets.

[@nicolasgrant28]

It was bound to happen, but bro fumbled the bag. They probably promised him a starting role or something. Either way, him and his agent still folded

[@robinshaul4069]

Martin stinks last year,weak

[@juliogonzalez4764]

Or Caleb didn't want to stay on the Heat.

[@OmaAlkebulan-grace]

More years.

[@greenlion6544]

@@OmaAlkebulan-grace nah, 20 million less

[@camdenkeefer1310]

Still more money than your gonna make in your lifetime bud 😂

[@roddybricks447]

Pat said to Caleb's agent "The damage is done, my friend"😂😂

[@indade]

Caleb saved the Heat from themselves. 👏 👏 👏

[@alonzor557]

Facts 💯 Miami HEAT 4 Life

[@Thundercats125]

💯

[@tailoredmayo]

Facts, this roster needs a shake up

[@jimmyjay689]

He carried Heat to the Finals

[@LuisVargas-bo7tg]

Nah he didn't ​@jimmyjay689

[@wade_county]

It's all propaganda. Nobody has the balls to point it out because they don't want to lose their credentials. Heat front office worried about damage control is pitiful. Worry about making the bleeping team better!

[@seanquinn4787]

This.

[@pv2639]

You see, it's all about target audience. To you it's propaganda. To players, teams and agents it's business. You don't think these things matter to the workforce that you have to deal with in order to fill your team?

[@pv2639]

This leans more towards Bam playing the four! Hopefully Jovic gets played at the three spot!

[@Mr.Nyashty]

I’d like that

[@MarkyMark9mm]

Jovic is atrocious defense. He is a trade piece.

[@pv2639]

​@@MarkyMark9mmhe's 6'11" at the small forward. You don't have to be goddamn Herb Jones when you're that tall at that position.

[@gtaatmiami]

If it weren’t for the Heat, the guy would be working at Denny’s. This makes sense

[@ryansproviero]

I saw this coming when I went to the Heat-76ers game after Kyle signed with them. Kyle and Caleb spent a lot of time at halfcourt talking with their hand over their mouth before the game.

[@robinshaul4069]

Sixers still stink,Joel hurt , George old ,martin is on and off, nobody cares😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@305VegasStrong]

Tampering 😂

[@Wilcoranking]

So you think that's why Caleb took less to go to Philadelphia? Fascinating 😮

[@ryansproviero]

@@Wilcoranking I said I saw it coming, not that it's why Caleb signed. Enjoy your day of dropping snarky comments on the internet. Must be so exciting.

[@yakrider6402]

​@@robinshaul4069😭

[@Bobbyking-g4b]

Newsflash: Caleb Martin signs with the Sixers for an opportunity to play with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and PG-13. Build his Brand on a Championship Team. GO SIXERS ❤️💙❤️💙

[@skiiimask_yp]

Losing caleb is tough bro there goes or wing defender we better have a good summer league today

[@dextersavage777]

I like reports on facts! Less opinions and rumors😂

[@nmb5588]

Excellent bench player for Heat. 2023 playoff performance vs.Celtics alone increased his value. Another G league project who shined with Heat. I predict he will not be better anywhere else. Just like Gabe Vincent in LA.

[@Canesnation305]

We have enough

[@glennallen6663]

Thank you

[@moneymarr]

For what??? The Play In? 🤣🤣

[@juliogonzalez4764]

😅🤣😂

[@jh7161]

😂😅

[@lintlickers]

Who the sixers or heat?

[@SammyRigaud]

Next get rid of Herro

[@glennallen6663]

Stop the damn herro hate the boy been balling since his rookie year he's been better every year

[@Mr.Nyashty]

Pat Riley first

[@305VegasStrong]

In a Hurry

[@Mr.Nyashty]

@@glennallen6663 that’s regular season nonsense . Numbers down across the board every playoffs

[@AllEyezOnRod]

@@glennallen6663trash

[@t.d.mcinturff1712]

Dude got that Bam dribble hand off down 18 with 2 minutes left of a game in round one and said I’m outies

[@4lifedeathwish]

So this is what it’s felt to be a Knicks fan the past 20-30 years eh?

[@prestohobo7685]

When did the Knicks go to the finals in this century

[@Cannoli-vj6vn]

Sixers fan. Except we handed away jimmy butler to you guys and mikal bridges to the now Knicks and the list goes on lol

[@MiamiHeatHype]

Caleb let his agents make a huge mistake

[@profitcs8506]

I'm I the only one who thinks he regressed last year? He provided little help on offense when we needed him to step up. His agent did us a favor.

[@carlhammill5774]

your the only one.

[@profitcs8506]

@carlhammill5774 Based on how his free agency went, I don't think so.

[@kugodx9]

He wasn't ECF Caleb but he was worth the money we offered. His on ball def will be missed

[@alfonsoalfonso647]

Yeah, he played like crap last season.

[@ShootItALBY]

This front office continues to piss fans off 🤬🤬🤬

[@dennislopez1272]

Speak for yourself.

[@ShootItALBY]

@@dennislopez1272 ur the problem. Brainwashed

[@tylerriley2587]

Bad contracts and giving up draft picks

[@somebody9785]

Thank goodness he played. Am tired of Heat overplaying players. Tyler Johnson, Whiteside, washed Lowry, dion waiters, heck we even paid james johnson 14 million for his 8 points on 33% from 3 that year. Our team would have a lot more options if we werent paying overpaid role player Herro 29 million this season.

[@jetblkm3112]

Miami offered him more and he didn't sign thinking he can get more than the market dries up and he signs for less just to not have to come back to Miami Heat with his tail tucked between his legs

[@chunky9791]

Facts & as a sixers fan this feels like a steal! I mean hartenstein hit 10 floaters in a decent series against us & netted a 29M contract.

[@pv2639]

Forget that, Miami finally gonna have a real frontcourt unit.

[@robinshaul4069]

Sixers will stink so bad over the next few years,old man George,joel,and now worn out martin

[@moneymarr]

Yeah ok...Keep crying yourself to sleep saying that Robin 🤣🤣

[@ryancampbell1847]

Lol you sound real scared bro.. it's cool

[@robinshaul4069]

George is not that good ,old Joel always hurt,snow sucks🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉​@@moneymarr

[@robinshaul4069]

​@@ryancampbell1847bam can kick anybody az in NBA ,butler.Sixers are pussys who cheat Boston knicks and bucks I would pick over nasty philly😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@robinshaul4069]

You sound jealous to me​@@moneymarr

[@FernandoLopez-ei3hc]

Just sign his brother nobody will know the difference

[@juliogonzalez4764]

Don't blame the agent. He can't make a move without Caleb's approval. Caleb left because he knew that the signing was sign and trade to the Bulls. Riley getting cute again.

[@pv2639]

Tell that to the agent's client about the money he won't be seeing. And the offer was made last season. That's what taking a gamble and losing looks like unfortunately.

[@williamteada]

@@pv2639I think he wanted a chance to win also, heat aren’t going anywhere next year

[@oreoakalaperoji8314]

​@@williamteadaI just wish we could also get butler back in Philly. It's not like yall will even make the play in

[@MrGrownman455]

As a heat fan my reaction is SO WHAT??? These undrafted players are given a chance and are made to look better than they actually thanks to SPO being a great coach. Just watch by the end of next season Caleb will either be back in the G League or on the bench with no playing time

[@oreoakalaperoji8314]

I doubt it. Just his hustle on defense is enough to give him some minutes

[@cythefly]

It’s ridiculous how Caleb gets 8M per and Hartenstein gets 29M per

[@jimmyjay689]

Impact...Martins is minimal

[@seanquinn4787]

​@@jimmyjay689 This. Caleb is average AF.

[@spenserpatterson4612]

Did you see how Caleb played last year vs how hartenstein played last year & imma heat fan… Caleb stunk it tf up last year

[@tatteredprince2097]

The heat are experimenting on a bigger lineup when they picked ware and developed jokic. Jaquez is also an upgrade from Caleb. Heat wanted him to take caleb's spot if he improved. But boy he was amazing in rookie season. Let's just see how this goes fam

[@greenlion6544]

He fucked up by playing hard ball.

[@Mac2Mon]

Sad day for the Heat & Caleb

[@gtaatmiami]

Mostly Caleb. Guy lost over $25 million 😂

[@Albeesqware]

Unfortunately the Heat are $5mm away from the 2nd apron cap, so you can’t trade for Lauri unless you trade someone that makes exactly what he makes ($18,044,544). That also means You also don’t have the ability to add a bunch of contracts together to match his salary and because you’re at the apron, you also can’t trade draft picks to get him (I’m not sure you guys have much to trade as it is). I also think you guys only have two trade exceptions you can use and one of them is expiring in two days. So unless Derozen wants to come for a taxpayer MLE, it’d be hard to sign him too. Unfortunately, your guys’ cap sheet makes it somewhat unrealistic for you guys to sign or trade for either of those guys

[@eric02156]

GO Sixers ! Sixers are the Biggest threat to the Celtics ! They just acquired Caleb Martin ( 4 yr $32 Mil guaranteed ) who was a pain for J Brown & Tatum defensively in the playoffs .Morey & the Sixers are still considering making another move ...ie. Finney , M. Morris, KJ Martin, K. Lowery, Highsmith, Achiuwa, Etc...

[@mohamadoumbaye8249]

4:53 theres a difference between being an undersized power forward with embiid, pg, maxey and oubre etc. around you vs. 36 different starting lineups on a team that doesn’t take the regular season seriously and everyone else is undersized as well. His “position” will be the same but his “role” will be completely different and a good fit for him

[@spyda7591]

Demar just signed with the kings. I guess we are running it back lol.

[@josephestepa9268]

Thank you Caleb 👏🏼

[@InfluencerNationmmg]

HAHAAAA YALL MADDDDD😅😅😅

[@luismanes3762]

The money difference is even bigger when you factor in state income taxes.

[@puffontheradio6021]

These are the moves that make me shake my head at this team, especially for what he’s making

[@joseluismoralestoro]

How? He is the one who decided to opt out.

[@puffontheradio6021]

@@joseluismoralestoro because they we’re playing games not guaranteeing his money, he took a lesser contract cause it was guaranteed

[@joseluismoralestoro]

@@puffontheradio6021 nah he had the player option. He chose to test the market and found out real quick he chose wrong. His agent messed that one up.

[@puffontheradio6021]

@@joseluismoralestoro right and the offer they gave him wasn’t guaranteed

[@paolodasilva1921]

Are we playing to win now or are we doing the Thunder thing and trying to win down the line? That is what frustrates me as a fan as they are sending mix messages. Pat says win now but the lack of moves say win down the line. I'm fine for down the line if they commit to that but they aren't committing to now or the future.

[@gtaatmiami]

Happy we didn’t waste all of that money to be honest

[@curtisfreeman4775]

It would have been a bargain salary cap friendly contract for the HEAT to keep him, especially for a high effort player..

[@gtaatmiami]

@@curtisfreeman4775 for what the sixers signed him to but not our offer

[@MrGrownman455]

SPO CAN MAKE ANOTHER CALEB!!! UNGRATEFUL UNDRAFTED PLAYERS. They owe their career to Spo and Riley!! Without the Heat they would never be in the NBA.

[@carlhenry3201]

We didn’t lose him to the ego of his agent. We lost him because we couldn’t pay him what he thought he would get from other teams. Then they realized the market wasn’t high on him so he chose to win. Let that sink in….a player chose to win and didn’t pick Mia while they offered him more money 🤦🏿‍♂️. Wake up call ppl. Now now can y’all stop tripping about getting a star player and hope we take the needed step back this year.

[@johnglasgow3411]

Agents can mess you up...talking big talk...they're trying to get they're money...and many times...do a disservice to there clients....The heat will be ok...but this is a lesson for players to speak for what they want...not what an agent tries to do...😮

[@DexterRobertson-mp1hh]

Well said. The agent not only costed Caleb tens of millions of dollars, he lost himself a decent bag as well.

[@calvinkilby6477]

You explored the nuances of this situation quite well my friend

[@jaysmith9560]

There's not a move out there that makes them a contenders Tobin. This team is what it is. We just gotta hope we get through this rough patch soon

[@oscarcrisanto3072]

If Heat ends up RUNNING IT BACK...! it will be the end of Pat and front office... but the question is here WHY DO HEAT FINDS THESE UNDRAFTED AND LET THEM WALK FOR NOTHING...? that is BAD front office period. Rather that get something from them, they simply don't care... terrible way of thinking.....

[@PhreshRadio]

Not disappointed in this move, wishing him all the best. But for you younger players to become great they need to play. And he was going to take mins away from guys. So good luck, 4 for 32+ agent got some splaining to do.

[@smutpeddler5514]

Thank god he saved the FO from themselves

[@YoungMell03]

Exactly. We already know what he bring to the table. We need more production

[@kenny0281]

Who cares! If I'm the heat i would put that info out there too! He's an idiot to take a deal a whole lot less

[@HoopsMegaCentral]

The Heat got worse at the end of the day so.

[@williamblackfyre4866]

As a Sixers fan, I'm OK with this. Maxey Oubre Martin PG Embiid If they can fill out the bench a bit more, I will put that starting 5 vs anyone on the East.

[@kyledeoliveira6038]

We need Brandon Ingram

[@juliogonzalez4764]

always hurt and wants 50 mil a year. Pass

[@cythefly]

I wanna be mad but this is just sad news. The only winner in this deal was the Sixers :/

[@robinshaul4069]

Sixers are weak

[@Wilcoranking]

You're not making sense. You'd rather be closer to the 2nd apron because of a player that doesn't make a difference? He's already been replaced

[@kinggodsin]

I think this is much better for Heat. Especially for Jovic and JJJ. This is a big opportunity for them.

[@wzg8804]

But we give Herro 30 mill a season to have an entitled attitude and play no defense and always be injured. Pat needs to retire ASAP!

[@curtisfreeman4775]

Thank you for your Services CALEB, HEAT 🔥 CULTURE PRODUCT... thanks for the cap relief

[@mrawesome7175]

Now they need to trade butler/herro / rozier and start this rebuild properly

[@Global_Unity212]

Because the Heat is always offering players who are worthy, less than they deserve .. tired of this shit

[@iplaytowin234]

From a reputable source, the Heat wanted Caleb and Co. to opt in and got a 5-year contract that would've worth north of 60 M., but Caleb and his agent thought that they would've gotten more elsewhere. The moment Caleb opted out of his contract; the Heat couldn't offer him that kind of money anymore. So, the market went dry for him. As a result, his agent had to settle for less. BRILLIANT!!!

[@Cannoli-vj6vn]

This story doesn’t make a ton of sense. What did he think he would command on the market? Over 20 million? Is the heat office just putting it out there? Something in max strua ballpark? If it happened he needs to fire his agent. In todays cba it’s risky to wait out a deal when you are getting a good one to begin with.

[@murphybrown1366]

Lies put out by heat front office….they lost a very good player

[@ferdinandgonzalez7407]

Maybe he wants to win a chip. The heat aren't getting any better.

[@unclejoey9944]

Sorry azz philly ain't winning shit

[@EgoEimiApologetics]

@@Superstarjamarbetter chance in philly than in miami…

[@FunnyLaughVideos]

You crazy how many finals have philly got to in last 5 years? 0! Miami - 2 Philly - 0​@@EgoEimiApologetics

[@1DesMac]

I’ll miss him but after this season he obviously hit his ceiling we can’t keep living in the past we can get the same production from Alec Burks Fr 🤣

[@MarkyMark9mm]

He and his agent see the writing on the Miami wall. Heat are headed towards donkey-ville. Thanks for a great season, Caleb. Good luck on a team willing to make moves.

[@sammysam3905]

caleb thought too much of himself

[@paradiselost9009]

Heats are losing every players for nothing . Max, Gabe, Caleb. Gabe will bounce back and max had a good season with cavs.

[@bigthurl5613]

They offered him an above market value contract obviously. So we can't be mad with the circumstances. That gives Jaime more of an opportunity to thrive. Miami biggest problem have been health. If this team can stay healthy, they are always a problem. Move Herro back with the 2nd Unit, start Duncan, and Niko....You have a starting 5 of Terry, Duncan, Jimmy, Niko, and Bam. 2nd Unit of Herro, Love, Jaime, Richardson, Burke, Ware, Bryant, and whoever else they choose to play. Herro and Terry don't mix well together with their style of play....

[@King_Quin]

Bro left for a lower deal lol

[@L0g8008]

Who do we have left in the talks? Brandon Ingram Zach Lavine Trae Young What we want but can't get: Spida: Signed with garbage franchise to waste his prime years Lauri: One word, Ainge Demar: Likely going to the kings :( Thats it, probably forgot more

[@kush6678]

Losing Caleb is a big deal never thought we would be without him this coming season, I watch the Heat just watch him play he press that ball as soon as it come into play no one else does that on the team can hard to watch him develop into the player he is to not just any team he went to Philly they got a Lim gonna whop every one this coming season they got a bunch of hungry players and Doc to lead them as well good move Caleb . 13:09

[@pennytrue2741]

Bro Nick nurse coaches the sixers not doc rivers

[@marcuspickens6049]

Honestly he was playing with the 76ers since the play I'm game if you ask me.

[@seanquinn4787]

Damage control!?!?! How about actually doing something in free agency?

[@Mac2Mon]

I’ve never said this but the Sixers are better than the Heat: Embiid >>> >>>Bam PG13 >Jimmy (except in the playoffs) Maxey>>>>>>>>> Rozier Caleb >>>>>> TBD Oubre

[@lucho3410]

Hurts to lose Caleb, he was one of my favorites but its time to move on

[@edwingross9778]

I honestly do not think the Heat actually offered that much money in the first place.

[@bigg39345]

everyone saying his agent did a bad move and that's bs. in fact he did right because the 76ers are now a real contender to Boston to win a ring. if the 76ers win the championship this year . do u really think Caleb is going to be mad over 20 million lol. after that he can write his own ticket to a supermax contract. lets be honest this heat team is in trouble. pat not really signing no one and we losing key players. be prepared for the next few seasons not to be good to us.

[@alanpeterkuyathanos6631]

i guess like every heat fan, caleb didnt want to run it back lol

[@jaysmith9560]

This right here🤣

[@robinshaul4069]

Maybe go back Lowery he got us to the finals!!!We need another piece!!!

[@robinshaul4069]

Martin another Lowery 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrGrownman455]

I'm glad he left. Miami was about to over pay another player who belongs in the G League. Why does Miami keep offering these players that belong in the Chinese league so much money??? Tyler should have never got 131 mill either

[@jareddickerson5127]

Caleb can take his ugly jumpshot and erratic playstyle over to Philly. He was good in the playoffs for us, but we will be just fine moving on from him

[@Pharoh_95]

now all that needs to happen is for the front office to be fired. They have been caught lacking these past years by not being able to pick up good signings

[@brianjalonen1635]

He jumped off this sinking ship

[@geordan10]

What’s new? that’s heat culture. They also lose gabe and max last yr. How can they sign caleb or the others when they overpaid drob and herro

[@MiamiHeatHype]

Their stars are hurt processs over … now they are the Philadelphia ‘ heat bench team “ Sixers … nice snoopin Morrey

[@emj4three]

We’re glad you don’t like us bums, but we don’t really pay attention to the mid Miami fan base anyway. Heat Culture seems to be falling apart all of the sudden. Hopefully they aren’t turning into the new Marlins.

[@chichidog3243]

Pat Riley is messing up again

[@MisterBipo]

Someone wake The Fraudfather up ‼️‼️‼️

[@reecelightner]

Why would any player take a five year deal right now with the new TV deal about to go in effect in the next two years. He’ll make more money with a shorter deal.

[@mosheyuval350]

Hi, at least ya'll keep hoping for a different outcome while the wheels comes off and tell me I'm delusional for wanting Pat to retire. Heat are doing it again

[@sawyerskog3675]

I’m just sad to see him go I really liked him on the team

[@DexterRobertson-mp1hh]

Wow, this might be one of the biggest miscalculations by an Agent ever. Although, the agents work for these players at the end of the day. Caleb clearly should have gotten a second opinion.

[@melvaughn]

We cant even run it back because dont have everyone back 💀

[@startpupsinc9758]

Been a Heat fan sin their inauguration in 88...it is with heavy heart i officially say...FUCK THE HEAT!!!!...until Riley and his fools are out, I'm done

[@sigifredoospina7085]

I see why he left..you give duncan 98mil and offer me 65mil? I will take a paycut to get out of the land nepotism.

[@michaelschoo2730]

Loved Caleb but Glad we did not overpay him. Hope we can keep Haywood, he had better fg% and 3pt% than Caleb and defends as well as.

[@dennislopez1272]

Good news if you ask me. Thinking about giving that guy a 5 year deal was brutal.

[@ozman305]

Look, Caleb aint shit. He was a two-way player 2 years ago, had his moments for the Heat and that's it. He sucked last year anyway.

[@rivinish]

We lost Vincent, Struss, Martin in a span of a year. Second straight L offseason

[@Samtheman47]

He not going play good there watch

[@robinshaul4069]

Sixers stink😂😂😂😂

[@oreoakalaperoji8314]

We only need 8 to 10 pts from him. Our top 3 players average 80+ pts. Yall needed him to outdo himself. We need his defense and 8-10pts a game

[@pennytrue2741]

He’s playing under Nick nurse. One of the best coaches in the league who also created the likes of siakim, OG etc. had he gone elsewhere I would agree with this statement.

[@gsc76]

I think that $65 mil deal would have put Miami in the second apron. I don’t believe they offered that.

[@AlphaandOmegaHere]

Not if he opted into his existing contract. That’s why he couldn’t comeback and accept the Heats offer - he was already a free agent and would push us into the second apron.

[@Againstlabfood]

Teams gotta understand that you DO NOT touch players that the Miami Heat have developed. Once the player leaves the Heat, 9 out of 10, this player ends up out of the league instantly. We used to pay those players too much money anyway. Let him go. 👋 👋 👋 👋 Martin. I bet he'll be out of the league sooner than he anticipates.

[@James-ws9ze]

Yeah, that's because Heat Culture runs them into the ground. That's also why this team always has so many injuries every single year.