SALT LAKE CITY \u2013 The Utah Jazz announced Tuesday that they had waived forward KJ Martin with training camp opening next week.<\/p>\n
Martin, 24, was acquired by the team at the 2025 trade deadline, appearing in 10 games, averaging 6.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists.<\/p>\n
Related: Jazz Players Get Workout At Rice Eccles Stadium<\/a><\/p>\n Jazz Waive KJ Martin<\/p>\n The Jazz waived Martin on the day that a handful of training camps opened around the NBA.<\/p>\n Teams that will open their preseason schedule internationally begin training camp on Wednesday, while teams playing in the United States, including the Jazz, will open camp with media day on Monday.<\/p>\n We have waived forward KJ Martin.<\/p>\n Details \ud83d\udcd3 https:\/\/t.co\/AuQXYU7P0p<\/a>#TakeNote<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) September 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n By waiving Martin\u2019s non-guaranteed contract, the Jazz will save $8 million on this year\u2019s salary.<\/p>\n Martin is now an unrestricted free agent and is likely to garner interest around the NBA.<\/p>\n Will Jazz Now Keep Kevin Love?<\/p>\n After waiving Martin, the Jazz roster sits at 15 players on guaranteed contracts, including veteran big man Kevin Love.<\/p>\n While Love, 37, has long been rumored to be a buyout candidate, the future Hall of Famer remains on the roster with less than a week until training camp opens.<\/p>\n The 17-year veteran is a notoriously positive locker room influence and advocate for players\u2019 mental health, which could benefit the young Jazz roster.<\/p>\n Honestly, the news here might be that the Jazz are now FAR more likely to keep Kevin Love. https:\/\/t.co\/0uhLSuTfwm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) September 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Jazz acquired Love, Kyle Anderson, and a second-round pick in exchange for John Collins in a three-team trade including the Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat.<\/p>\n The UCLA product averaged 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 23 appearances with the Heat last season.<\/p>\n Are you on Threads yet? Let\u2019s connect, give us a follow\u00a0@kslsports<\/a>.<\/p>\n Download the new & improved KSL Sports app from Utah\u2019s sports leader. You can stream live radio, video and stay up to date on all of your favorite teams.<\/a><\/p>\n Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and the co-host of Jake and Ben from 10-12p with Jake Scott on\u00a0<\/a>97.5 The KSL Sports Zone<\/a>. Find Ben on Twitter at\u00a0<\/a>@BensHoops,<\/a>\u00a0on Instagram\u00a0<\/a>@BensHoops,<\/a>\u00a0or on\u00a0BlueSky<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n