Thunder's Martin Signs With Timberwolves
The Oklahoma City Thunder brass talked constantly last season about trying to sign swingman Kevin Martin to a long-term deal.
Those hopes officially went out the window Tuesday when Martin signed a four-year, $28 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Martin averaged 14 points per game last season for Oklahoma City while shooting a career-high 43 percent from downtown. He was acquired by the Thunder in the infamous James Harden trade just prior to the beginning of last season.
The nine-year veteran will reportedly move back into a starting role with the Wolves after spending last season as OKC's sixth man.
7/1/2013 RELATED STORY: Thunder's Free Agency Options
The Thunder will now turn to cheaper options in free agency in an attempt to fill the void left by Martin.
