Pistons trade-value rankings No. 13: Cartier Martin

Dec 30, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Cartier Martin (35) against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Cartier Martin (35) against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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I’m a sucker for Bill Simmons’ trade-value rankings. So, I created a list using the same criteria – production, contract status and age – for the Pistons. The order runs lowest-to-highest value.

No. 13 Cartier Martin

2014/152015/16
Cartier Martin$1,145,685$1,270,964
  • Player option

I like Martin and haven’t given up hope he’ll provide value on his minimum contract.

But I suspect teams – including the Pistons – view his player option as a burden.

Stan Van Gundy insinuated Martin might be dogging it on an injury earlier this season, and there was a reason the Pistons got him so cheaply this summer. Martin hasn’t done anything since to impress other teams.