The idea of Caleb Martin was promising for the Sixers heading into this season. A two-way wing who can provide some versatility at both ends of the floor was what they needed. But with injuries and Martin struggling to deliver consistently, trading him landed a home-run return that came at a time when nearly everything was going wrong.
Quentin Grimes was a revelation for the Sixers. He’d flashed signs of being able to take on a larger role previously with the Knicks, but everything soared to a new level in Philadelphia with the opportunity he had to close the season.