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KJ Martin, the 52nd overall pick in the NBA draft, is reportedly signing a four-year contract with the Houston Rockets, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.
The news of the deal was first reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Martin, who is the son of Kenyon Martin, will have the first year of the contract fully guaranteed, according to the report. The Rockets entered the draft without a selection but opted to purchase one from the Los Angeles Lakers to take Martin.
The 19-year-old averaged 19.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks last season and shot 69.1% on 2-point field goals. He is viewed as one of the most athletic prospects in the draft this year and posted a 38.5-inch max vertical jump at the combine.
Source: No. 52 overall pick KJ Martin signed a 4-year deal with the Rockets. The first year is fully guaranteed.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) December 1, 2020
Martin said in an interview last week that he was very happy Houston opted to buy a draft pick to select him. With the Rockets potentially looking to trade James Harden and Russell Westbrook, Martin could see a larger-than-normal role next season.
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