Philadelphia signs former Nets guard to two-way deal

The Philadelphia 76ers officially signed running back Tyrese Martin to two-way contract on Thursday, the team announced in a press release. President of basketball operations Daryl Morey confirmed the move as the Sixers continue to restructure their roster after the All-Star break.

Martin, 26, began the season with the Brooklyn Nets, appearing in 37 games with six starts. He averaged 7.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 18.8 minutes per game while shooting 39.2% from the field. He scored in double figures 12 times, including a season-high 26 points on 7-of-14 shooting and 5-of-9 from three-point range against the Toronto Raptors on November 23. After his contract guarantee expired in January and secured a full salary of $2.2 million, Martin Martin was waived on Feb. 5 to trade Brooke for Hunterson to make room for Teer.

Over the past two seasons with the Nets, Martin has played in 97 games, making 17 starts and averaging 8.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 20.7 minutes per game while shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc. During his three-year NBA career with the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn, he appeared in 113 games, averaging 7.2 points on 40.1% shooting, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists. He has six career 20-point performances, including 30 points and eight 3-pointers against the Phoenix Suns on November 27, 2024.

Originally selected 51st overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors, the Allentown, Pennsylvania native has also produced in the G League. In 72 games with the Atlanta Skyhawks, Iowa Wolves and Long Island Nets, Martin averaged 17.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 32.8 minutes, posting 25 double-doubles and 21 games of at least 20 points, including five 3040-point attempts and one game.

Martin fills Philadelphia’s open two-way spot along with MarJon Beauchamp and Dallen Terry after Jabari Walker made the 15-man roster.

The 76ers enter the series at 30-25, sixth in the Eastern Conference, looking to avoid the playoffs. With Paul George serving a 25-game suspension, Martin adds backcourt depth as the Sixers push toward the postseason.