According to Mike Scotto of HoopsHype, the Miami Heat may be on the verge of losing one of its important players to free agency. Caleb Martin is expected to reject his $7.13 million player option with the Miami Heat and test the open market this offseason, according to the seasoned NBA reporter’s most recent piece.
According to league sources that spoke with HoopsHype on Monday, Miami Heat swingman Caleb Martin is anticipated to turn down his $7.13 million player option and opt into unrestricted free agency in order to earn a larger salary this summer. “Martin has shot 37 percent in his three seasons with the Heat. If he leaves in free agency, Miami will need to find a replacement for his floor spacing.
Due to his recent stellar year with the Miami Heat, when he averaged 10.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game across 64 regular-season games (23 starts), Caleb Martin may be able to command a larger salary this summer. The 28-year-old swingman averaged 11.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game during the postseason.
According to reports, Caleb Martin wants to stick with the Miami Heat.
Even though he is unsure of his future plans, Caleb Martin stated in his farewell interview that he would prefer to remain in South Beach for as long as feasible. It’s no secret that I want to be here. I make that known,” Martin stated, as reported by Zachary Weinberger of ClutchPoints. “To be able to stay here and make it work is my objective. I want to stay as long as I can and I want them to want me to return. That’s what I want most. Caleb Martin is known for being a reliable rotation player for a winning team, which has led to reports in April from Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald that he may command an annual contract of about $13 million.