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The NBA All-Star Weekend is here and Saturday’s Three-Point Contest is set to be the main event for those who have grown disappointed of the lack of fireworks from the Dunk Contest in recent years. There will be 10 participants for the first time in the history of the league, a field full of sharpshooters […]

Now in the final season of his four-year, $48 million deal, Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard Kemba Walker will be one of the hottest prospects in the market once he hits free agency this summer. This marks the first time in his career that the 28-year-old will enter unrestricted free agency, and Walker recently admitted […]

Magic Johnson finally seems to be grasping a sense of the self-restraint necessary to be a front office’s head honcho. Asked at an All-Star weekend event in Charlotte about prospective free agent Kemba Walker, the Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations interrupted the interviewer, alluding to his past history of being fined by the […]

Michael Jordan isn’t as intense an owner as he was a player. Though the Charlotte Hornets owner made headlines earlier this season by giving guard Malik Monk a good-natured smack on the head during a game, Jordan normally holds the ultra-intensity that marked his playing career in reserve, instead cheering on his team from a […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is proud to finally be able to host the All-Star Game in his city, having navigated plenty of complications in efforts to bring the mid-February festivities to The Queen City for the first time since 1991. To make it that much sweeter, his point guard; Kemba Walker, will be a […]

LeBron James might just have pulled the greatest heist in NBA All-Star Draft history during Thursday’s first rendition of its broadcast, putting on a clinic in true Fantasy Basketball fashion while managing to toe the line between friendly competition and elite-level tampering. The King’s picks for this 2019 iteration of the February festivities are so […]

The Charlotte Hornets came mighty close to acquiring Marc Gasol before the NBA trade deadline. Close, but no dice. General manager Mitch Kupchak walked away from the 3 p.m. cutoff slate with a sense of disappointment, failing to get All-Star point guard Kemba Walker the help he so direly needs to propel this team into […]

It appears that Memphis Grizzlies big man Marc Gasol’s potential move to the Charlotte Hornets is still very much alive and kicking as negotiations extend into trade deadline day. Two highly reliable sources have confirmed the news that the Grizzlies and Hornets remained locked in talks to try and bring the veteran center to Charlotte: […]

Only a few days remain before the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 7. Not to mention, the NBA All-Star Draft occurs on the same day. The trade deadline buzzer is at 3 p.m. ET, while the All-Star Draft occurs only a few hours later at 7 p.m. That means the draft could get awkward if […]

Kemba Walker is having what is probably the best season of his career, and on Saturday night, he said a Charlotte Hornets milestone, becoming the first player in the history of the franchise to post a 35-point, 10-assist game: Kemba Walker’s 37p/10a performance in Saturday’s win is the first game of at least 35p/10a in […]

Charlotte Hornets star guard Kemba Walker moved past Alonzo Mourning on the franchise’s all-time rebounding list on Saturday night, per the Hornets PR official Twitter account. Walker’s six rebounds on the night were good enough to surpass Charlotte’s second overall selection way back in 1992. His career 2,177 rebounds with the franchise now ranks sixth […]

Kemba Walker’s road to being named an All-Star starter was far more difficult than most granted that honor this season. The Charlotte Hornets point guard shot a hideous 36.6 percent from the field as a rookie, and many league analysts balked when he was awarded a relatively inexpensive four-year, $48 million contract in 2015. Was […]

The Charlotte Hornets secured an important win on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies, 100-92. Malik Monk and Marvin Williams came up big in the clutch for the Hornets, and following the victory, Charlotte star Kemba Walker praised his teammates for their outstanding play. “We expect that from those guys,” Walker said, per ESPN. “When teams […]

Thursday was quite the day around the league. The New Orleans Pelicans picked up a call from Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers; the Dallas Mavericks traded for Kristaps Porzingis; and the Milwaukee Bucks went into Toronto, took down the Raptors to be 24 games over .500 for the first time since 1986, and […]

It seems like the Charlotte Hornets have been stuck on the NBA’s treadmill of mediocrity ever since the franchise came to exist. As the Bobcats, the team never won more than 44 games and failed to advance past the first round in either of its two playoff appearances. Michael Jordan’s club has been more respectable […]

It appears Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker will be able to suit up against his hometown team, the New York Knicks, on Monday evening. According to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer, the Hornets have listed Kemba Walker as probable for Monday’s clash against the Knickerbockers. Walker has been battling a lingering neck injury, […]

Despite suffering a mild neck sprain against the Milwaukee Bucks, Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker hasn’t been ruled out for tomorrow’s game against the New York Knicks. According to The Athletic’s Rod Boone, Walker didn’t practice today, instead receiving treatment for his sprain before heading home to rest. Whether or not Walker will be able […]

Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Hornets absorbed a 108-99 road loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, but that defeat might not be the most concerning thing to happen to the team tonight. According to the official Twitter account of the Hornets’ public relations department, Walker sustained a neck injury late in the Bucks game. […]

Charlotte Hornets star Kemba Walker had quite the reaction when he found out that he would earn his first-ever All-Star game start in his team’s city. The starters for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game were officially announced on Thursday, with Walker joining an excellent group of players in the Eastern Conference starting lineup. Walker will […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been clear in their intent to keep point guard Kemba Walker as the cornerstone of the franchise, but that hasn’t kept teams from inquiring about him. According to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Dallas Mavericks inquired about him in the past, but the Hornets showed no inclination […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have somehow found a way to win games this season. While fans in Los Angeles have flocked to the Staples Center to witness LeBron James and the new-look Lakers, it’s the Clippers who has turned heads so far. With a winning record heading into the middle of January, the question is, do the Clippers have […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race. That is a fact. The Charlotte Hornets currently own a record of 19-23 and have lost five of their last six games and eight of their last 11. Also a fact. Let’s be honest, here: the Hornets are not going anywhere. If […]

Kemba Walker emanates the very essence of New York while also dispelling any false judgment of being a “big-city guy.” The Charlotte Hornets point man has been linked to the New York Knicks several times due to his native roots, but he has been more than happy to spend his career in Charlotte, largely unnoticed […]

It certainly must be interesting to play for the basketball team owned by the greatest player of all-time and that’s the position in which Charlotte Hornets cornerstone guard Kemba Walker has found himself since entering the NBA during the 2011-12 campaign. So, what is the best advice Walker has ever been given from Jordan? Apparently, […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker will become an unrestricted free agent after this season ends, and the All-Star says the organization “know what they got to do” to convince him to re-sign with the only NBA team he has played for. Appearing on ESPN’s “The Jump” on Tuesday, Kemba Walker said he has faith […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker just keeps adding to his résumé as the best player in franchise history. After scoring 47 points on Saturday against the Washington Wizards, Kemba Walker now has five of the six highest scoring games in Hornets franchise history. Walker scored a franchise record 60 points earlier this season against […]

The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Charlotte Hornets 134-132 in overtime on Wednesday night in spite of Hornets guard Kemba Walker torching them for 35 points on 13-of-26 shooting. However, late in the game, the Nets made some defensive adjustments on Walker to at least limit him down the stretch, helping them ultimately come away with […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker is still a constant subject of numerous trade rumors. Talks about a possible trade involving the All-Star are expected to heat up less than two months before the deadline. Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen said on The Jump that a move to the Denver Nuggets would benefit Walker. Pippen was […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker was the ninth overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. Kyrie Irving was the first pick and selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Derrick Williams went second overall to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Enes Kanter rounded out the top three by going to the Utah Jazz. Why is this relevant you […]

In the NBA, there are some players who are considered MVP candidates year in and year out. LeBron James, James Harden and Russell Westbrook are favorites every year. Before they teamed up, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry would always be involved in the conversation. There is a new wave of players coming up quite often. […]

Kemba Walker’s return to his old stomping grounds was greeted with plenty of cheer and praise, as the Bronx native dropped an effortless 25 points, six rebounds, six assists, four steals, and committed only two turnovers in a 119-107 win for the Charlotte Hornets over the young New York Knicks. While Walker has been linked […]

The NBA’s scoring prowess has taken a real turn this 2018-19 season, as eight players have already reached the 50-point mark in a game after a mere month and a half of action. That number already doubles the number of players to ever score 50 or more points heading into December in any prior NBA […]

Kemba Walker is currently under one of the friendliest long-term contracts for a star player, as his four-year, $48 million deal has him making an even $12 million every year, including this 2018-19 season after two All-Star nods. Walker reportedly would have taken as little as $10 million per year and was on the verge […]

Charlotte Hornets defensive ace Michael Kidd-Gilchrist says Kemba Walker was his ultimate inspiration when he earned a contract extension in 2015. Kidd-Gilchrist signed a four-year, $52 million deal that year, and he thanked Walker for motivating him to be better every day. ESPN’s Zach Lowe wrote a heartfelt column on Walker’s rise to a top-tier […]

Kemba Walker has established himself as one of the best point guards in the NBA. While it’s true that Walker is currently the face of the Charlotte Hornets, he never knew his fame would reach this level. Though his shot needed some work, Charlotte decided to take Walker with the ninth overall pick in the […]

Charlotte Hornets All-Star guard Kemba Walker is having the best season of his career so far. His stellar play has resulted in heaps of praise from Hornets head coach James Borrego, who says Walker is the closest thing comparable to Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. “He and Dame [Lillard] […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker is on the midst of one of the best years of his career and doing so at a great time, as his contract year could propel him into the mega-deal he’s been long overdue for. If Walker makes the All-NBA team this season, that would meet the criteria to […]

Trying to figure out the Charlotte Hornets will drive any fan crazy. Are they built for the Eastern Conference Playoffs or a high pick in the 2019 NBA Draft? Will they keep their core together or look to rebuild? One thing is for certain; it all starts and ends with All-Star point guard Kemba Walker. […]

Up 124-123 against the Charlotte Hornets with 1.1 seconds left on the clock in the fourth quarter, Atlanta Hawks center John Collins came up with the game-saving block against Hornets star Kemba Walker. The block denied the two-time All-Star’s floater attempt after the shifty point guard managed to skirt past Hawks small forward DeAndre Bembry. […]