The Sixers are trading KJ Martin and two second-round picks to the Detroit Pistons, a league source confirmed to PhillyVoice on Wednesday morning. It is a cost-cutting move for the Sixers, who appear focused on ducking the NBA's luxury tax threshold.

KJ Martin, who the Sixers signed to a "balloon deal" in the offseason, was sent to the Pistons along with two second-round picks in a salary dump. He averaged 6.4 points and 3.0 rebounds in 24 games with Philadelphia in 2024-25 and hasn't played since Dec. 23 due to a left foot stress reaction.

Joel Embiid had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in his first action in a month to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-116 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, who fell to 0-2 since trading star L

Joel Embiid discusses his injury recovery, his mental state, and the chances of the Philadelphia 76ers in his return against the Dallas Mavericks.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid showed no rust in his return from a left knee injury that sidelined him for a month, recording his first triple-double of the season in a victory over the Dallas Mavericks.