The Miami Heat intend to assess potential trade options involving Caleb Martin.
According to a recent report, the Miami Heat are considering the option of trading Caleb Martin with the trade deadline approaching on Feb. 8.
In a recent discussion, Matt Moore mentioned, “All I’ve heard is that they’re gonna try and find a location. They’ll explore the market for him.” He further explained the difference between “shopping” and “exploring the market,” emphasizing that exploring the market entails assessing options without a definitive intent to trade the player. Moore suggested that shedding salary appears to be a higher priority for the Heat than initially anticipated.
Martin notably performed well during the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, averaging 19.3 points per game across seven appearances and particularly shining in Game 7 with 26 points.
In the ongoing 2023-24 regular season, Martin has featured in 33 out of 50 games for the Heat, averaging 10.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 44.6 percent from the field and 36.6 percent from beyond the arc.
In a recent game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Martin contributed 11 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 31 minutes off the bench. Despite the loss to the Clippers, the Heat had previously secured victories against the Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards.
The Heat will seek to secure their third win in four games when they face the Orlando Magic at home on Tuesday night. The Magic have been performing well recently, boasting a three-game winning streak.
While Martin has not replicated his performance from the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals consistently, he remains a valuable role player for the Heat, contributing on both ends of the court. Hence, the debate persists regarding whether the Heat should trade him before the deadline.
