The Chicago Bulls have signed forward Cartier (Karr-tee-A) Martin to a 10-day contract. Yes, Cartier, like the luxury brand of watches and jewelry you’ll find for sale on the most upscale parts of Michigan Avenue. Martin (6-7, 220) is currently in his sixth year in the NBA. He was just waived by the Atlanta Hawks. The Chicago Bulls waived Center Andrew Bynum on Tuesday morning, following his acquisition from the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Luol Deng trade.
After being drafted by the Iowa Energy with the 15th pick in the 2008 NBA Developmental League Draft, Martin was signed by the Charlotte Bobcats (Feb. 18, 2009) for the remainder of the 2008-09 season. In addition to the Bobcats, Martin has also played for the Golden State Warriors, the Washington Wizards and the Atlanta Hawks. Earlier this season, he appeared in 25 games (two starts) with the Hawks, and averaged 6.6 ppg on .403 shooting from the field, including .405 from downtown, 2.0 rpg and 0.7 apg in 17.5 mpg.
In five-plus seasons in the NBA, Martin has played in 186 regular season games (11 starts) and averaged 5.5 ppg, 2.1 rpg and 0.5 apg in 14.6 mpg, and shot .391 from the field, .385 from behind the arc and .741 from the free-throw line.
The Chicago Bulls roster now consists of 13 players. I’m working on getting the salary figures for this. You know the Chicago Bulls are tight-lipped about this.
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