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Kevin Martin was hampered by injuries for much of the season, limiting him to only 39 games (36 starts).

Martin was hampered by injuries for much of the season, limiting him to only 39 games (36 starts).

Analysis:

When Martin was in the lineup, he was arguably the Timberwolves' best player, but hamstring and wrist injuries robbed him of more than half of the season. After back-to-back 30-point games in mid-November, it was revealed that Martin had fractured a bone in his wrist, and he would remain out until Jan. 28. Martin was productive upon his return, averaging 21.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists while shooting better than 46 percent from the floor in the month of February. His efficiency declined in March (40.5% FG), and he missed six games at the end of the month with a nagging hamstring issue. Never able to establish a rhythm, Martin's second season in Minnesota was essentially a wash, as the team experienced a flood of significant injuries and careened to the worst record in the league. Martin, who is under contract for two more seasons, will make just over $7 million in 2015-16. He'll open camp as the favorite to start at shooting guard but could face competition from Zach LaVine.

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