76ers Trade Caleb Martin to Mavericks for Grimes

The Philadelphia 76ers have traded Caleb Martin to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Quentin Grimes and a 2025 second-round pick, marking a significant move as the NBA trade deadline approaches. Martin, who signed a four-year deal worth $35 million last summer, averaged 9.1 points and 4.4 rebounds during his time with the Sixers, starting in 24 of 31 games. The Mavericks, looking to bolster their roster following the recent trade of Luka Dončić, preferred Martin's experience over Grimes, who has shown potential but faced injury issues. For the Sixers, acquiring Grimes, who averages 10.2 points and has a strong shooting percentage, may signal a shift in strategy as they assess their playoff prospects. The trade also returns one of their own second-round picks, which could be valuable depending on the team's future direction. This move has raised speculation about whether the Sixers will continue to make changes as the trade deadline approaches.