Warriors’ Surprise Pursuit of Cody Martin Could Shake Up NBA Free Agency Landscape

For now, Dub Nation must wait and see.

Golden State is interested in free agent wing Cody Martin, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported.

“The veteran swingman has received interest from numerous playoff teams this summer but is said to be waiting to see whether an opportunity with Golden State proves to be his most attractive option … or if it’s better to let the season start and see what opportunities arise after training camps begin,” Fischer wrote.

The Warriors appear to have a player in mind to add to their bench depth.

When you think about the Warriors sharpening their bench, it’s no surprise they’ve zeroed in on a familiar face — Cody Martin. The 29-year-old wing, whose numbers whisper consistency more than shout star power, is stirring some quiet buzz as Golden State pokes around for depth. Martin’s journey from the Charlotte Hornets to the Suns was, well… a mixed bag, peppered with snafus at the trade deadline and injury hiccups that have limited his court time. Still, it seems there’s a market for his gritty, veteran savvy among teams chasing playoff dreams, the Warriors included. They’re caught in the usual offseason dance — watching, weighing, waiting on the Kuminga saga to settle before making the next move. And if history is any guide, names like Seth Curry and Malcolm Brogdon won’t be far behind. For now, we keep our fingers crossed and eyes peeled because sometimes, the story in these final roster tweaks is where the real magic brews. LEARN MORE

Martin clearly isn’t the most exciting option, but he is generating interest from competitive teams beyond the Warriors.

“Another name on the Warriors’ list of bench targets, sources say, is Cody Martin,” Fischer said. 

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Golden State seemingly is waiting for the end of the Jonathan Kuminga saga to begin rounding out its roster. Once that happens, Fischer reiterated that the Warriors probably will go after other end-of-the-rotation pieces. 

“We’ve reported previously that Seth Curry and Malcolm Brogdon are candidates for a Warriors roster spot after Kuminga’s situation is resolved and the above three signings are completed.”

Entering what would be his seventh NBA season, Martin averaged 6.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.7 rebounds over nearly six seasons with the Charlotte Hornets — not too shabby.

But Martin struggled after getting traded to the Suns at the 2024-25 NBA trade deadline and averaged 3.7 points per game while making just three of 27 3-point attempts over 14 games with Phoenix. That is all before mentioning that the 29-year-old Martin has dealt with his fair share of injuries, playing in just 93 of a possible 246 games over his last three campaigns.