The moment K.J Martin re-signed with the 76ers on July 15, it was no secret that he was on borrowed time. Martin had career earnings of around $6.1 million over his first four NBA seasons. But that the Sixers inked the undersized power forward to a two-year,

Detroit Pistons are trading for KJ Martin Jr. from Philadelphia 76ers and two second-round picks, one day before NBA trade deadline.

KJ Martin, who the Sixers signed to a "balloon deal" in the offseason, was sent to the Pistons along with two second-round picks in a salary dump. He averaged 6.4 points and 3.0 rebounds in 24 games with Philadelphia in 2024-25 and hasn't played since Dec. 23 due to a left foot stress reaction.