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Jazz Waive KJ Martin, Clearing Non‑Guaranteed $8 Million

The move frees a camp slot, with an $18.4 million traded‑player exception keeping Utah functionally over the cap.

Overview

  • The team announced the waiver on September 23, removing Martin’s non‑guaranteed $8 million for 2025–26.
  • Utah now has 15 guaranteed contracts and an open training‑camp roster spot.
  • Spotrac’s Keith Smith estimates the Jazz could open roughly $10.5 million in cap space, yet they remain over the cap due to the $18.4 million John Collins traded‑player exception.
  • Martin played 19 games for Utah last season, averaging 6.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists, after arriving in a five‑team deal that sent Jimmy Butler to Golden State.
  • He will pass through waivers and could be considered by teams seeking short‑term forward depth.