The Latest Breaking News from KJ Martin

Takeaways: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green flourish, but Alperen Sengun struggles in loss to Miami

Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green played well, but the Rockets struggled to overcome a bad night by Alperen Sengun in Monday’s loss at Miami. Here’s our look at the key takeaways.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 11, 2022

Jalen Green, Tari Eason lead Rockets to impressive win over Raptors

Jalen Green (23 points) and Tari Eason (24 points, 8 rebounds) had impressive games in limited minutes as the short-handed Rockets upset Toronto in Friday’s exhibition.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 8, 2022

Rockets increasingly experimenting with KJ Martin at small forward

After drafting Jabari Smith Jr., minutes at power forward are hard to come by in Houston. That’s why KJ Martin and the Rockets are working on a plan for him to play more at small forward.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2022

Report: Rival teams still monitoring KJ Martin’s situation in Houston

“A trade is best for all parties involved, and teams continue to monitor his situation in Houston,” Kelly Iko says regarding the current situation between KJ Martin and the Rockets.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 21, 2022

Rockets, Kevin Porter held preliminary extension talks?

Zach Lowe: Kevin Porter, Jr. is the wildcard to me. He's up for an extension. I've heard there have been some very, very, very, very, very, very, very preliminary talks about talking at some point in the future, but some openness to a deal there. ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 8, 2022

Report: With crowded frontcourt, Rockets open to trading KJ Martin

With Houston having drafted a pair of rookie frontcourt players in Jabari Smith and Tari Eason, third-year forward KJ Martin is reportedly available by trade.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2022

Can KJ Martin aid Houston with trading up into the draft lottery?

If the Rockets are considering KJ Martin deals after his apparent trade inquiry, it could make sense to try and package Martin with 2022 draft assets to move up in the first-round order.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 21, 2022

KJ Martin reportedly wants more playing time, mulling trade from Rockets

With an understandable desire for more playing time, KJ Martin recently spoke to the Rockets about a potential trade, Kelly Iko reports.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 20, 2022

Did trading Christian Wood fix the Rockets’ frontcourt logjam?

The Christian Wood trade allows Alperen Sengun to become Houston’s starting center, but more frontcourt roster moves might still be needed, depending on 2022 NBA draft results.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2022

Kenyon Martin Sr. wants ‘winning situation’ for his son, KJ Martin

KJ Martin still has two seasons left on his contract with the Rockets, but his father — former NBA All-Star Kenyon Martin — wants more wins.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 26, 2022