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Miami Heat Lose Forward Caleb Martin To Philadelphia 76ers In Free Agency

Anthony Pasciolla

Apr 5, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (16) warms up before the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (16) warms up before the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The Miami Heat are suffering a major loss on Saturday morning, as forward Caleb Martin is reportedly signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news, reporting, "Free agent F Caleb Martin is finalizing a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. Impactful pickup for the Sixers, who bring on the playoff-tested veteran from Miami."

Martin played an impactful part for the Heat over the past three seasons, especially during their 2023 NBA Finals run. He was viewed as the runner-up for the Eastern Conference Finals MVP, excelling when the team needed him most.

The Heat were already being clowned on social media for an offseason filled with silence, but this departure will make things worse. Miami's forward room is now highlighted by Jimmy Butler, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Nikola Jovic. The attention is turning to lockdown forward Haywood Highsmith, whom the Sixers are also reportedly interested in. Fans will hope the loss of Martin means Highsmith is returning on a long-term, team-friendly deal.

"In past two seasons, Martin has averaged 13.6 points, 50 percent shooting and 44 percent on three-pointers vs. the Celtics (including regular season and playoffs)," Wojnarowski sahred. "That’s his most points per game vs an Eastern Conference opponent in that span, per @ESPNStatsInfo."

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Anthony Pasciolla
ANTHONY PASCIOLLA

Anthony Pasciolla is a sports journalist who began covering the NBA in June 2023. A Philadelphia native, Anthony has experience covering the Philadelphia 76ers as a credentialed reporter. He has written for Miami Heat, Back In The Day Hoops, Kansas State Wildcats, and Illinois Fighting Illini on Sports Illustrated. His work also includes 76ers coverage for The Sporting News and previous stories for Athlon Sports and BasketballNews. When he’s not covering the NBA, you can find him spending time with friends and family or diving into the world of fantasy football. Follow him on X @AnthonyPasci or reach him via email at ampasciolla@gmail.com