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Kevin Martin signs 4-year, $28M deal with Timberwolves

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Jul 2, 2013.

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  1. rocketsjudoka

    rocketsjudoka Contributing Member
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    The word on local MN Sports radio is that Kirilenko and Pecovic won't be here next year.

    I know a lot of knocks on the perceived lack of defense but Adelman teams including the 2010 Rockets weren't that bad on D.

    As far as the Martin signing there I am guessing there is more to this than just money and / or the chance to be on a contender. Martin was one of the players who did a tribute to Rick Adelman on his 1000th win and I get the feeling that he really likes playing for Adelman.
     
    #81 rocketsjudoka, Jul 3, 2013
  2. rocketsjudoka

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    Hey I'm dating a white white girl from St. James Minnesota.
     
    #82 rocketsjudoka, Jul 3, 2013
  3. roadmatter

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    o you beat me to it. Well I think Kevin Martin will be a good fit
     
    #83 roadmatter, Jul 3, 2013
  4. jocar

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    I remember a bunch of peeps on realgm and the thunderfans? forum touting Presti as THE best gm in the league. *mad scientist evil laugh*
     
    #84 jocar, Jul 3, 2013
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    9th seed 14th pick
     
    #85 jayhow92, Jul 3, 2013
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    If that's true, they have to be shopping Love soon, HAVE to be.
     
    #86 Aleron, Jul 4, 2013
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    Sorry for size of picture
     
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    Come on, dude.
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  9. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Rumbles persist that Luke Ridnour winding up in OKC as an offshoot on Kevin Martin's forthcoming signing with Wolves is option on the board</p>&mdash; Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/statuses/355017817470406657">July 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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  10. cheke64

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    Not a single f.uck about defense was given in the offseason.
     
    #90 cheke64, Jul 10, 2013
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    OKC is not going into Luxury Tax for Ridnour, so Wolves can keep throwing this rumor out there to raise value of Ridnour all they want, but he isn't going to OKC without compensation and/or another trade.
     
    #91 BigBenito, Jul 10, 2013
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    OKC has no need for Ridnour. Plus, if they get him, coach Bonehead will give him minutes that should go to RJ and Lamb. He shouldn't be given the option. Since PJ3 is such a soft sissy, they need a frontcourt reserve, not another guard.
     
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  13. J.R.

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    Looks like OKC will get a trade exception for Martin, with Ridnour going to Milwaukee. (Apparently it's reunion time in the NBA.)

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    The Wolves today reached agreement with free-agent small forward Corey Brewer on a contract and with Milwaukee on a cap space-clearing trade that will send Luke Ridnour to the Bucks, two league sources said.

    The deals won't be finalized until both players take physicals, like on Thursday.

    The Wolves also are expected to execute a sign-and-trade with Oklahoma City for Kevin Martin to clear cap space needed to make room for Brewer's $5 million salary.

    The Thunder would receive a $7 million trade exception for one year as part of their deal to sign and trade Martin to Minnesota.    ​
     
    #93 J.R., Jul 10, 2013
  14. Carl Herrera

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    Looks like Kevin Martin chose wisely. His natural habitat has always been on a Rick Adelman team. 30 efficient points tonight.
     
    #94 Carl Herrera, Nov 3, 2013
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    Martin is a bargain at 7 million a year. I wish we could get him for that much.
     
    #95 rockbox, Nov 3, 2013
  16. Carl Herrera

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    No way. He and Kevin McHale don't fit and butted heads. Martin is a Rick Adelman guy and works best with Rick Adelman. Doubt he would choose to come back to Houston and Houston probably has better use for $7M if they had that kind of salary room.
     
    #96 Carl Herrera, Nov 3, 2013
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    one dimensional scorer who is pretty good at that though....

    Good 4th option on a very good team

    2nd option on a mediocre team....
    Wish him the best
     
    #97 daywalker02, Nov 4, 2013
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    A dig at Durant?

    "This is such a fun team to play on," said Martin, who was 5 for 5 on 3-pointers. "Nobody is trying to lead the league in scoring here. Everybody has the big picture of getting to the playoffs."
     
    #98 dandorotik, Nov 4, 2013
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    Even role players demand touches
     
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    Don't discount what Love's been putting up this year. Dude has a complete game.

    What happens when Budinger comes back?
     
    #100 shastarocket, Nov 4, 2013
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