Martin could be with the team as soon as Thursday, after it committed to signing him, ESPN reports. When he does arrive, Martin will play for his former teammate Jason Kidd, who is now a first-year coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Martin will provide toughness and experience for a young team that could use a dose of both. How long he will stick around remains unclear, however. Martin can sign two 10-day contracts before a team must commit to keep him for the remainder of the season.
Previously, Martin signed two 10-day deals with the New York Knicks last season and was kept through the end of the year.
Martin is a former No. 1 pick and All Star who can try to fill a void left in the middle by the absence of big man Larry Sanders. For his career, which spans 14 seasons, Martin averages 12.5 points and 6.9 rebounds.
