According to the recent reports by Michael Scotto, Senior NBA Insider at Hoopshype, Caleb Martin, a swingman with the Miami Heat, is anticipated to turn down his $7.13 million player option and sign as an unrestricted free agent this summer in order to earn a larger salary.
“Miami Heat swingman Caleb Martin is expected to decline his $7.13 million player option and enter unrestricted free agency for a bigger payday this summer, league sources told HoopsHype. Martin has shot 37 percent during his three seasons with the Heat, and should he depart in free agency, Miami will have to replace his floor spacing.” Scotto wrote.
Caleb Martin’s Key Role Leads the Heat to NBA Finals in 2023
Martin began his NBA career in the 2019-20 season after not being selected in the 2019 NBA draft. He spent two seasons with the Charlotte Hornets before moving to the Miami Heat.
While playing for the Heat, he was suspended for one game in October 2022 following an argument with Toronto Raptors center Christian Koloko, which led to his ejection from the game.
During the 2023 playoffs, Martin played a significant role in the Heat’s victory over the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs. His contributions were instrumental in the team reaching the NBA Finals in 2023, where the Heat ultimately lost to the Denver Nuggets.
According to StatMuse, in the 2024 regular season, Martin averaged 10 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 64 games. During the playoffs, he averaged 11.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 5 games.
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During the playoffs, some Boston Celtics broadcasters criticized Martin after Celtics star player Jayson Tatum dunked over Caleb Martin, with Martin’s face in close proximity to Tatum’s groin area.
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