Trades have been ramping up around the league as the deadline comes in a few days. The Charlotte Hornets, though, have largely remained silent despite having a couple more pieces to sell after sending Nick Richards to the Phoenix Suns weeks ago.
Of course, the organization could also just be practicing patience, waiting for the right deal to come along. That may be coming soon because, aside from the trade deadline looming, an unexpected trade took place on Tuesday involving a former Hornet.
The Dallas Mavericks kept themselves busy after completing one of the biggest trade-deadline deals in NBA history. They also got older by acquiring Caleb Martin from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Quentin Grimes.
Bucks could look to add Cody Martin with his twin unavailable
Apparently, Caleb Martin had another suitor: the Milwaukee Bucks. Per insider Marc Stein (subscription required), the Bucks have eyed both Caleb and Cody Martin to shore up their perimeter defense. With the other twin now out of the equation, Milwaukee could set its sights on the current Hornets veteran.
Other franchises could also end up vying for Cody Martin's services, especially as contenders try to prepare for grueling battles in the playoffs. For instance, ESPN's Bobby Marks mentioned the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers as a possible destination for the sixth-year pro, whose team-friendly contract could help the Eastern Conference powerhouse get its finances in better shape while not downgrading a position of need.
An unfortunate snag to any potential Cody Martin deal has presented itself, though. With the swingman dealing with sports hernia, it's unclear when he will be able to return to the court. He has already missed Charlotte's past six contests.
Still, when he is able to play, he has continued to showcase his defense and toughness that squads competing for the championship would surely covet.
Offensively, Cody Martin has exhibited some minor improvement, bringing up his field-goal percentage to 43.3 percent after two injury-ravaged seasons of shooting just 38.2 percent. His efficiency from downtown still leaves a lot to be desired at 32.3 percent, but it's worth noting that he had a success rate of 38.4 percent shooting from beyond the arc in the 2021-22 campaign.
It remains to be seen if the Hornets can find a deal for the vet. Hopefully, he can help the team at least a couple of second-round draft picks to bolster its rebuild. Maybe one day, Charlotte will become a buyer around the trade deadline, hoping to bolster its roster in anticipation of a deep playoff run, instead of being a seller and trying to shop its veterans in exchange for draft capital.