The Dallas Mavericks are not done making moves. The team has reportedly traded for Caleb Martin from the Philadelphia 76ers. In exchange, the 76ers will receive Quentin Grimes and a 2025 second round draft pick. Martin had inked a four-year, $28 million deal during the 2024 offseason with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he has not quite found the same success that he had during his tenure with the Miami Heat. As for Quentin Grimes, the Dallas Mavericks felt comfortable moving off him considering they landed Max Christie in the Luka Doncic trade. Grimes has not quite developed at the rate the Mavericks were hoping for, making him an expendable piece. One thing is for certain, the Dallas Mavericks are going to look completely different after the trade deadline which is February 6th, 2025.
Dallas Mavericks Acquire Caleb Martin From Philadelphia 76ers
Caleb Martin’s Potential Impact
Martin can still be a quality role player in the correct environment. Whether that is with Dallas is yet to be determined. However, we have seen what he is truly capable of due to his time spent with the Miami Heat. Remember, he was a vital piece of the Miami Heat team that made an NBA Finals appearance as a Play-In team two seasons ago. This year, Caleb Martin is averaging 9.1 points, 4.4 total rebounds per game, and a three-point shooting percentage of 37.9 percent.
For his career, the former North Carolina product has logged numbers of 8.5 points, 3.9 total rebounds, and a three-point shooting percentage of 35.9 percent. During his three-year tenure with the Miami Heat, he averaged 9.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and a three-point shooting percentage of 36.8 percent. With these numbers in mind, Caleb Martin could give the Mavericks a decent offensive punch, especially with Luka Doncic no longer on the team.
A New-Look Dallas Mavericks Team
As Dallas GM, Nico Harrison, said, the Mavericks will now be a more defensive-oriented squad. Anthony Davis will be their defensive anchor manning the frontcourt. They also still have Kyrie Irving who will handle the bulk of the scoring on the perimeter to go along with key role players in P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford, and Dereck Lively II. However, the heart and soul was Luka Doncic. The Mavericks are going to have major shoes to fill, no matter how many smaller trades they make before the trade deadline. All in all, Caleb Martin will at least provide a solid scoring punch for the Mavericks’ new-look roster.
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