Warriors reportedly eyeing Cody Martin as potential target in NBA free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Warriors appear to have a player in mind to add to their bench depth.

Golden State is interested in free agent wing Cody Martin, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported.

“Another name on the Warriors’ list of bench targets, sources say, is Cody Martin,” Fischer said. 

Entering what would be his seventh NBA season, Martin averaged 6.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.7 rebounds over nearly six seasons with the Charlotte Hornets — not too shabby.

But Martin struggled after getting traded to the Suns at the 2024-25 NBA trade deadline and averaged 3.7 points per game while making just three of 27 3-point attempts over 14 games with Phoenix. That is all before mentioning that the 29-year-old Martin has dealt with his fair share of injuries, playing in just 93 of a possible 246 games over his last three campaigns.

Martin clearly isn’t the most exciting option, but he is generating interest from competitive teams beyond the Warriors.

“The veteran swingman has received interest from numerous playoff teams this summer but is said to be waiting to see whether an opportunity with Golden State proves to be his most attractive option … or if it’s better to let the season start and see what opportunities arise after training camps begin,” Fischer wrote.

Golden State seemingly is waiting for the end of the Jonathan Kuminga saga to begin rounding out its roster. Once that happens, Fischer reiterated that the Warriors probably will go after other end-of-the-rotation pieces. 

“We’ve reported previously that Seth Curry and Malcolm Brogdon are candidates for a Warriors roster spot after Kuminga’s situation is resolved and the above three signings are completed.”

For now, Dub Nation must wait and see.

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