KJ Martin DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Utah Jazz forward Kenyon Martin Jr. (elbow) will not play in Sunday's clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was added late to the injury report due to right elbow soreness, and the team has now officially ruled him out for the contest. Martin Jr. will not have to wait long for his first opportunity to return, as Utah is scheduled to host the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. In Sunday's game, we may see more of Micah Potter and Brice Sensabaugh due to Martin Jr.'s absence from the lineup. Sensabaugh, who averages 13.4 points and 3.1 rebounds for the month, is the better bet to make noise in fantasy competitions.

Utah Jazz forward Kenyon Martin Jr. (conditioning) is listed as available for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has missed two months of action due to a stress reaction in his left foot. While with the Philadelphia 76ers at the start of the season, Martin Jr. averaged 6.4 points and 3.0 rebounds in 20.0 minutes. He may receive more playing opportunities on a rebuilding team like the Jazz. However, Martin Jr. might need time to shake off some rust, and the team could initially limit his workload following his long injury layoff.

Utah Jazz forwardKenyon Martin Jr.(conditioning) is sidelined for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. After being traded to the Jazz recently acquired, the 24-year-old is, and he has yet to make his debut with his new squad. He's been held out of the lineup due to return to competition reconditioning. His next opportunity to debut in a new uniform comes after the entire All-Star break versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 21st.

Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirerreports that the Detroit Pistons acquired forward Kenyon Martin Jr. (foot) along with 2027 and 2031 second-round draft picks from the 76ers on Wednesday. In return, the Pistons will take on Martin's salary. Martin hasn't played since December 23rd due to a left foot stress reaction. However, he was a full participant in practice on Monday and could see an expanded role off the bench for his new club once he is healthy and ready to return.

Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports that Philadelphia 76ers forwardKenyon Martin Jr. (trade pending) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The 24-year-old Martin has missed the 76ers' last 21 contests due to a left-foot stress reaction. While he was listed as questionable earlier in the day on Tuesday, the Sixers appear to be holding him out of action, and he may be involved in a potential trade. Martin has lacked fantasy value this season when he's been available, posting 6.4 points and 3.0 rebounds during 20.0 minutes per game across 24 outings.