When KJ Martin addressed reporters at his exit interview at the conclusion of last season, he very much sounded like someone ready to look for opportunities elsewhere. As the offseason progressed however, it became clear that a reunion was in the best interest for both Martin and the Sixers, at least in the short term.
After most of the dust had settled in free agency, the Sixers brought Martin back on a two-year deal worth around $16 million (second-year non-guaranteed). This gave Martin more money than he expected to get, and the Sixers an easily tradable salary once he’s eligible to be moved in January.