Here is an exert from Pelton article behind the paywall. He gives Philly A grade and Mavs C- (so better than Luka trade). If this is too much to post from article, let me know. Its a fairly small sample.
Martin obviously hasn't been the problem during the 76ers' sub-.500 season, but he hasn't been a solution either. Despite shooting 38% from 3-point range -- better than his career mark of 36% -- Martin has scored with below-average efficiency because he's making just 47% inside the arc, his lowest mark since 36% as a rookie.
Defensively, Martin hasn't been a difference-maker. He's taken on relatively difficult assignments, with an opponent usage rate of 23% according to analysis of Second Spectrum tracking -- highest among all Philadelphia players -- but he hasn't impacted the team's defensive rating. A recent four-game win streak came with Martin sidelined by a hip sprain (he's due back soon) and two-way rookie Justin Edwards filling in capably in the starting lineup.
As compared to Martin, Grimes -- shooting a robust 40% from 3-point range, plus 54% inside the arc -- has simply been the better player this season. He can reduce Philadelphia's dependence on the aging duo of Eric Gordon (36) and Kyle Lowry (39 in March), who have been primary options for coach Nick Nurse at shooting guard since early Rookie of the Year frontrunner Jared McCain was lost to a season-ending meniscus injury.
Martin obviously hasn't been the problem during the 76ers' sub-.500 season, but he hasn't been a solution either. Despite shooting 38% from 3-point range -- better than his career mark of 36% -- Martin has scored with below-average efficiency because he's making just 47% inside the arc, his lowest mark since 36% as a rookie.
Defensively, Martin hasn't been a difference-maker. He's taken on relatively difficult assignments, with an opponent usage rate of 23% according to analysis of Second Spectrum tracking -- highest among all Philadelphia players -- but he hasn't impacted the team's defensive rating. A recent four-game win streak came with Martin sidelined by a hip sprain (he's due back soon) and two-way rookie Justin Edwards filling in capably in the starting lineup.
As compared to Martin, Grimes -- shooting a robust 40% from 3-point range, plus 54% inside the arc -- has simply been the better player this season. He can reduce Philadelphia's dependence on the aging duo of Eric Gordon (36) and Kyle Lowry (39 in March), who have been primary options for coach Nick Nurse at shooting guard since early Rookie of the Year frontrunner Jared McCain was lost to a season-ending meniscus injury.