The Philadelphia 76ers probably did not even think that the biggest trade they made before the deadline could yield them a potential keeper for years to come, yet that is what exactly turned out to be for the franchise, giving the front office more than just cookie points they can cling onto amid a tough season.
Quentin Grimes, who was already playing well for Dallas, got sent packing to Philly which, in turn, sent Caleb Martin. Initially, the 76ers drew a lot of flak for dangling away a proven playoff contributor like Martin, but those premature takes definitely aged like milk.
At this point, no one is considering the Mavericks as the winners of that deal. Grimes has emerged as the team’s late-season star and a likely key player for years to come while Martin has barely even seen the hardwood for Dallas, which is now making an alarming realization the 76ers already knew so well.
The 76ers already saw this issue with Caleb Martin
So far, Martin has suited up in only six games for the Mavericks, giving his new team another headache to endure in the injury department. Dallas had already seemingly drawn the ire of the basketball gods, but things so not seem to be getting any better for them, either.
