NBA Insider: 76ers’ KJ Martin ‘Available’ Ahead of Deadline

The Sixers have made KJ Martin available for trade talks, per Marc Stein.

As it stands, the Philadelphia 76ers have yet to make a move ahead of the trade deadline ever since their initial move made at the beginning of the season that sent James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Yet, according to recent rumors from NBA Insider Marc Stein, Philadelphia is willing to trade away one of the players they received from the Clippers in the Harden deal; K.J. Martin.

"Philadelphia swingman K.J. Martin has been made available in advance of the trade deadline," wrote Stein.

Since arriving in Philadelphia, the 23-year-old hasn't gotten the most consistent playing time, appearing in 25 games, as he serves as a deep reserve option behind Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre Jr, and Nicholas Batum amongst others.

In the game time that the third-year guard has seen, he hasn't put up the flashiest of stat lines, averaging 1.5 points per game. 

This is a far cry from what Martin was averaging in Houston a season ago when he was receiving more game time, putting up 12 points per game on 56 percent shooting in that stretch.

In exchange for Martin, Stein notes that the Sixers would want something close to a 'quality second-round pick'.

"Word is that the 76ers are looking for a quality second-round pick in a potential deal," explained Stein.

Given that the Sixers have been tied to several players, with the likes of Dejounte Murray, Zach Lavine, and most recently Tyus Jones, it might not come as a surprise to see Martin's name featured as a part of any potential packages.

If Philadelphia is to make a move, they'll have to do it before the NBA trade deadline closes on February 8 at 3:00 p.m. EST.