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The Charlotte Hornets’ Kemba Walker is eligible for a max contract extension this summer that could keep him with the team for the next few years. In a report from Basketball Insiders’ Steve Kyler, he said that the odds of Walker being traded are very low that it’s not even worth talking about.
At this point I was told ofds of a Kemba trade so low not worth speculating. He is eligible for a Max extension this summer. Thats when Hornets make a decision. https://t.co/GZbssxEjCO
— Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) January 16, 2018
Currently, Walker’s contract is a bargain deal for the Hornets. With point guards getting unbelievable max deals, his $48-million contract for four seasons, which he signed in October 2014, is barely anything compared to other elite point guards. Stephen Curry is getting $201 million for five seasons while John Wall has $84 million for the same length.
In an interview with WFNZ, Walker was asked by Chris Kroeger regarding trade rumors surrounding him. The spitfire point guard says he’s surprised and found them interesting especially since this is his first time to hear his name being discussed in trade rumors.
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Despite this, Walker hopes to stay with the Hornets. The following was transcribed by Swarm and Sting’s Jerry Stephens:
“No question (he wants to be here and win). I owe it to this organization, to this city, to do big things here and that’s what I plan on doing as long as I’m here. I can’t let rumors or anything get in my way. It’s just a rumor I guess. That’s just what people are writing. Like you said, I’m committed to this city, I’m committed to this organization. This is where I got my start and my opportunity. I don’t know what will happen. I’m here for now and hopefully, for an even longer time.”
Walker was a first-time All-Star last season and he also finished second to C.J. McCollum for Most Improved Player. The point guard is currently averaging 21.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.4 steals per game this season.
