The Miami Heat extended a qualifying offer to Caleb Martin on Tuesday. The move makes him a restricted free agent, giving the Heat to match outside offers, when negotiations begin June 30 at 6 p.m. ET. During his exit interview after the Heat season ended, Martin said that he wants to stay in Miami.
NEW: As expected, the Heat extended a $2.1 million qualifying offer to Caleb Martin. What the move means for the Heat and Martin https://t.co/UERZOEKHVW
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Despite entering the season on a two-way contract, Martin became a consistent rotation player early in the season.