KEMBA WALKER NEWS

Kemba Walker returning to Hornets as an assistant as new coach Charles Lee fills out his staff

Kemba Walker is returning to the Charlotte Hornets as a player enhancement coach, just one day after announcing his retirement from playing.

JULY 3

UConn legend, four-time NBA All-Star Kemba Walker announces retirement from basketball

Four-time All-Star guard Kemba Walker says he’s retiring from basketball after being a champion at Uconn and playing on four NBA teams.

JULY 2

Retires from NBA Walker announced his official retirement from the NBA on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Walker last played for the Mavericks in the 2022-23 season, during which he averaged 8.0 points, 2.1 assists and 1.8 rebounds across 16.0 minutes in nine regular-season games. The 34-year-old is most notably remembered for his eight-year tenure with the Hornets; he averaged 19.6 points, 5.4 assists and 3.8 rebounds while being named an All-Star three times with the Hornets, and once with the Celtics. Over the entirety of his 12-year career, Walker averaged 18.0 points, 4.9 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals while shooting 36.0 percent from deep.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks waive veteran guard Kemba Walker; source cites Jaden Hardy's development The Mavericks on Friday announced waiving of 32-year-old veteran Kemba Walker, whose veteran-minimum contract would have become guaranteed o...

JANUARY 6, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Mavs Waive Kemba Walker; Make Room for Jaden Hardy, McKinley Wright IV The Dallas Mavericks will waive Kemba Walker before his $2.2 million contract becomes fully guaranteed for the rest of the season.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Mavs Waive Kemba Walker; Make Room for Jaden Hardy, McKinley Wright IV The Dallas Mavericks will waive Kemba Walker before his $2.2 million contract becomes fully guaranteed for the rest of the season.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mavs Must Make Contract Decision on Kemba Walker This Week Kemba Walker’s contract becomes fully guaranteed this weekend. Will the Dallas Mavericks keep him on the roster for the rest of the season?

JANUARY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Good to go against Knicks Walker (knee) is available to play in Tuesday's game versus the Knicks.

Impact Walker has been upgraded from probable to available after missing the previous two games with a left knee injury. However, the veteran point guard will likely be under a minutes restriction.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Walker (knee) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Walker has missed back-to-back games due to a left knee injury, but it appears he's on track to return Tuesday. If he's indeed available, the veteran point guard is expected to have his playing time monitor carefully, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Tuesday Walker (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Knicks.

Impact Walker is questionable to miss his third straight game with a left knee injury. The veteran guard's next opportunity to suit up will be Thursday's contest versus the Rockets if he's ruled out Tuesday. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said that Walker playing 42 minutes on Dec. 17 caused issues with his knee, and his playing time will have to be carefully managed, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports. For fantasy purposes, Walker is someone managers in daily leagues can monitor, but chances are he'll be far too inconsistent to feel good about starting in weekly leagues.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kemba Walker, Dorian Finney-Smith among Mavs ruled out for Christmas Day game vs. Lakers A few key veteran players won’t take the court for the Mavericks in their Christmas Day game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. The M...

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Won't play Sunday Walker (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Walker will miss his second straight game Sunday with a left knee injury. Jaden Hardy (back) and Frank Ntilikina are candidates to receive extended playing time with him out. Walker's next chance to play is Tuesday's matchup with the Knicks.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Walker is out for Friday's game against the Rockets due to left knee injury recovery.

Impact Walker will miss Friday's game after playing in the team's last four contests. Theo Pinson and Frank Ntilikina will likely see extended minutes in his absence. Walker's next chance to play is Sunday's matchup with the Lakers.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Celtic Kemba Walker 'Would Love' Playing With Luka Doncic Former Celtics point guard Kemba Walker shared his excitement at a chance to play alongside new Mavericks teammate Luka Doncic.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • NESN.COM

Scores 14 points off bench Walker delivered 14 points (3-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three assists and two rebounds across 24 minutes off the bench in Monday's 116-106 loss at Minnesota.

Impact Walker returned to the bench after Luka Doncic moved to back to the starting lineup, but he saw extended minutes after the former was ejected in the third quarter. Walker has scored in double digits in his last two outings, but he should continue to fill a backup role behind Doncic. Walker should only see big minutes if the Slovenian needs rest or picks up an injury.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench role Walker isn't starting Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Walker drew a spot start at point guard Saturday night with Luka Doncic (quadriceps) out, but he'll return to his usual role on the bench with Doncic back in action Monday evening.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Six observations: Mavericks, Kemba Walker nearly win despite Luka Dončić's absence Dallas chose this game to rest Dončić, yes. But resting Dončić this season isn't a choice.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kemba Walker shines in place of Luka Doncic as shorthanded Mavs fall in OT to Cavaliers CLEVELAND -- No Luka Doncic? No Spencer Dinwiddie? Almost no prob for the Mavericks on Saturday night. Dallas lost to the Cavaliers for the...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Vintage performance Saturday Walker closed with 32 points (12-25 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one block over 42 minutes during Saturday's 100-99 overtime loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Walker stepped into the starting lineup Saturday, turning back the clock in what was his best performance in recent memory. Both Luka Doncic (quad) and Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) were out in this one, affording Walker an opportunity to relive his glory days. Prior to this, he had played no more than 20 minutes in either of his games, having a minimal impact. While it was nice to take a trip down memory lane, managers won't want to go chasing this performance unless both Doncic and Dinwiddie miss further time.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers beat Mavericks 100-99 in OT on Allen's slam

Jarrett Allen’s dunk with 2:01 remaining in overtime gave Cleveland a 100-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, keeping the Cavaliers unbeaten in five OT games th...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Making first start of season Walker will start Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Mark Followill of Bally Sports Southwest reports.

Impact With Luka Doncic (quad) and Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) sidelined, Walker enters the starting lineup in what will be just his third appearance with Dallas. Walker has averaged 7.0 points, 3.5 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 16.5 minutes per game this season and should handle a much larger workload Saturday.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kemba Walker Makes Mavs Debut in Blowout Loss vs. Bulls Kemba Walker played his first game since signing with the Dallas Mavericks. There were some intriguing things despite it being a blowout.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Strong production in 2022-23 debut Walker played 19 minutes and finished with eight points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one block in 19 minutes in Saturday's 144-115 loss to the Bulls.

Impact The Mavericks were defeated soundly while star Luka Doncic (quadriceps) sat out the second half of a back-to-back set, but the absence of Doncic at least allowed Kidd to ease Walker into the mix in a low-stress setting for his 2022-23 debut. As Kidd indicated would be the case, Walker was capped at 20 minutes, and he might not see his playing time expand much beyond that level while he continues to manage his thrice surgically repaired left knee. When available, Walker should at least provide a lift to a Dallas second unit that's lacking in scoring threats beyond big man Christian Wood.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will see 15-20 minutes Saturday Walker is expected to see 15-to-20 minutes during Saturday's game at Chicago, Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Walker will make his team debut with Luka Doncic (quadriceps), Josh Green (elbow) and Maxi Kleber (foot) sidelined. It will be the veteran point guard's first NBA action since February. In 37 appearances for the Knicks last season, he averaged 11.6 points, 3.5 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 25.6 minutes.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE