Many NBA observers both inside and outside of Houston expect shooting guard Kevin Martin to be traded before the Rockets take the court next season. He's a valuable asset with an expiring contract who can definitely light up the score board.
Net Cords: Kevin Martin Might Leave Houston, But What If He Doesn’t?
On the other hand, Martin has suffered frequent injuries during his time in Houston and was out-played by Courtney Lee in many aspects of the game -- most notably defense.
SB Nation’s Rockets site, The Dream Shake, digs into the Kevin Martin dilemma.
What Can Kevin Martin Do For The Rockets? - The Dream Shake
Would I trade him if it got the Rockets needed to make space for an elite free agent? If a team offered a lottery pick for him? Without a doubt, but I don’t anticipate a deal like that to be on the table for the Rockets. While he’s still a Rocket, let’s not forget that he’s a pretty damn good player as well.
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