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The Los Angeles Lakers are in great position to land another superstar to pair alongside LeBron James. Maybe not this offseason, but by 2019 it’s “all but assured” according to David Aldridge of TNT: “With James on the ground in L.A., the Lakers are all but assured to get one of the group of elite […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker has been swarmed with trade rumors since a leak in the organization put forward the possibility of including him in a package that could unload unwanted assets with overblown contracts. Yet he’s chosen to tune it all out. via Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer: “I’m not even thinking […]

There was a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the Charlotte Hornets prior to the 2017-18 NBA season. Unfortunately, it resulted in yet another disappointing finish that ended without postseason play for the second year in a row. Point guard Kemba Walker is among those who are frustrated by Charlotte’s lackluster year. He said that the team […]

The Charlotte Hornets have made a few subtle moves to start the offseason, hinting that a rebuild might be on the way. But for the team, star guard Kemba Walker still remains an important piece of their plans. According to Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak and owner Michael Jordan, Walker is “the focal point of this […]

Mitch Kupchak was asked about Kemba Walker’s future with the Charlotte Hornets, and he said that he would like to see Walker retire with the Hornets. It sent the NBA world abuzz thinking that meant the Hornets had no interest in trading him, but another comment Kupchak said, could leave the door open for that […]

A pivotal decision lies ahead for LeBron James, one which will completely change the future of not only the Cleveland Cavaliers, but also the entire NBA. James will have many suitors lined up to sell him on the benefits of joining their team, but only one will win the sweepstakes. Cleveland may not be the […]

The gradual decline of the Charlotte Hornets has been one of the more overlooked storylines in the league. They’re only a couple of years removed from their 48-win season and entertaining first-round showdown with the Miami Heat. Since then, their defense has nosedived, their clutch time execution has disappeared, and the win total has dwindled. The […]

The Phoenix Suns were the big winners of last week’s 2018 NBA Draft Lottery when they were announced to have won the right to select the first overall pick. There’s no question that the Suns are the envy of just about every NBA team these days, as they have the luxury of picking the best […]

The Charlotte Hornets have put in place a new front office with hopes of helping turn around the franchise from back-to-back seasons where the team has fallen short of reaching the playoffs. It has brought into question what the organization plans on doing with the current roster as constructed over the upcoming offseason. Charlotte how […]

The biggest blockbuster movie of all-time hits theaters worldwide today, when Marvel Studios releases the much anticipated Avengers: Infinity War. As the superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe take the stage, the NBA’s superstars are also in the spotlight known as the playoffs. The league’s best players have inspired young and old fans alike with […]

Kemba Walker will no doubt go down as one of the greatest Charlotte Hornets players when his career is over, and on Wednesday night he got one step closer to such an honor. He passed Dell Curry to become the all-time leading scorer in franchise history, sitting currently with 9,841 career points. Curry, the current […]

Kemba Walker’s 21 points on 7-of-18 shooting didn’t seem like a big night for the All-Star point guard at first glance, but a reverse layup in the dying seconds of a 118-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers marked his place in Charlotte Hornets history, making him the franchise’s all-time leading scorer. The Bronx native surpassed […]

The Charlotte Hornets took on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, and although the Cavs came away with the victory, the night belonged to Hornets’ star Kemba Walker. Walker finished with 21 points on 7-18 shooting, and on the final play of a game that was already decided, Walker scored a reverse layup to effectively […]

The Charlotte Hornets saw their nice four-game win streak end tonight, as they fell to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers at home, 118-105. Despite the loss, Hornets fans will always remember this day as the time when Kemba Walker became the franchise’s all-time leading scorer by supplanting Dell Curry atop that list. Walker only […]

Kemba Walker has enjoyed yet another All-Star season with the Charlotte Hornets, but again it comes with an early ticket home, failing to make the postseason. Despite having one of the best-paid starting five, Buzz City is once again out of the playoff race — a feeling Walker has grown familiar with. “At this point, […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker put on a show through three quarters against a hapless Memphis Grizzlies team, banged up and unwilling to fight back against a Hornets squad that didn’t hesitate to put their feet on the throat of these Grizzlies. Despite being without center Dwight Howard who was serving a one-game suspension […]

Most NBA players are certified momma’s boys. And Charlotte Hornets’ star guard Kemba Walker is no exception to this fact. In a video posted by Bleacher Report, Andrea Walker, Kemba’s mom admitted to starting the chants for his son. She said that she wanted her son to come back: Kemba's mom started a "Kemba" chant […]

Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Hornets had themselves quite a night on Thursday. Walker paced the way for the Hornets to absolutely dismantle the Memphis Grizzlies 140-79. He finished the game with 46 points in only 26 minutes with 35 of those points coming in the first half. .@KembaWalker dropped 35 PTS… in the 1st half! 🔥🔥🔥#BuzzCity […]

The NBA trade deadline was a hot-seat moment for many stars in the league, but one of the most surprising was Kemba Walker, on his way of being a two-time All-Star after blossoming into a franchise player for the Charlotte Hornets. The rumors of the front office using him as a pot-sweetening player to take […]

When Kemba Walker was coming out of college in 2011, the Charlotte Hornets had already decided he would not be on their draft list. But that year’s conference championship and NCAA tournament changed the mind of none other than Hornets owner Michael Jordan. Walker played for the University of Connecticut back then, and led the […]

There is no question that Charlotte Hornets star Kemba Walker is one of the best guards in the NBA. With his lightning quick speed, excellent ball handling, and an improved shot, Walker has transitioned into a franchise star. Although it is unlikely that the Hornets will make the postseason, Walker has been one consistent bright […]

On Saturday night at Spectrum Center, the Charlotte Hornets (29-38) picked up a well-needed 122-115 victory over the Phoenix Suns to keep their slim playoff hopes alive in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Hornets veteran center Dwight Howard, who is playing in his first season with Charlotte, also made history during the win when he […]

Kemba Walker has gone through yet another disappointing season filled with uncertainty and marred with injuries for this Charlotte Hornets team, which will have to make a decision on his future this summer. The Hornets front office even dangled Walker in the trade market, hoping he could serve as a sweetener for teams to take […]

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers sure loves himself a good clap back. In Tuesday’s road game against the Charlotte Hornets, there was a sequence that showed just why Embiid is one of the most entertaining players in the NBA. On a defensive possession, he found himself defending Hornets points guard Kemba Walker. Walker did […]

During Tuesday night’s game between the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls at Spectrum Center, All-Star point guard Kemba Walker made center Cristiano Felicio commit a defensive blunder that he’s going to have trouble forgetting about. Fortunately for Felicio, though, the step-back jumper from Walker came up short. With the Hornets up 48-47 over the Bulls with […]

Dwight Howard’s short-tenure with the Charlotte Hornets hasn’t brought the massive change the organization was hoping to have this season, but his whopping $23.5 million contract along with his performance on the court could be the key to something bigger than his massive shoulders. And that is something the franchise needs to definitely consider. Howard’s […]

The Charlotte Hornets could have a dicey situation on their hands, as reports of potentially dangling Kemba Walker in the trade market didn’t sit well with the two-time All-Star point guard. While no trade came to fruition, the front office is now concerned with their inability to offer him a new contract before he becomes […]

Despite making his second straight appearance in the All-Star Game, Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker is hopeful to make his third one all on his own. Walker wasn’t initially selected, but got in as a replacement for New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis, who suffered a torn ACL. The Hornets floor general was rumored […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker has been announced as the replacement for New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis in the NBA All-Star Game, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Walker is the fourth injury replacement for Team LeBron after Porzingis suffered a torn ACL earlier this week. Walker was rumored over the […]

With only a day left before the trade deadline, the Charlotte Hornets might put all chips on board and make a move before the window closes. Among the biggest storylines in past weeks has been the team’s willingness to move All-Star point guard Kemba Walker, one which hasn’t escaped the mind of fans despite Michael […]

I personally don’t think there is a Cavs fan out there right now, who doesn’t want them to trade for someone before the deadline on Thursday. It’s pretty much unanimous around the world that the Cavs need to do something, and with few players left to choose from, it looks like they are eyeing up […]

The rumors surrounding Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker are still very much in play, and while the All-Star floor general wasn’t involved in the recent trade his franchise made, reports say owner Michael Jordan is looking for another All-Star in return, looking to package backcourt mate Nicolas Batum in any deal, per Jordan Schultz […]

With the New Year just only a few days old fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers were beyond ecstatic because Isaiah Thomas, who had been sidelined for seven months with a hip injury, was finally making his debut in wine and gold against the Portland Trailblazers. In his first game, Thomas, who was a big surprise, […]

Kemba Walker is one of the best point guards in the NBA. He is also underrated in a generation full of talented point guards such as Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook, and Kyrie Irving. Walker is currently averaging 22.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists. He is also shooting 37 percent from the 3-point line. Since […]

Reports are out there that the Charlotte Hornets have made Kemba Walker available to be traded. From the team’s perspective, it has to move money because its payroll is incredibly high and the team is unlikely to make the playoffs. But in a column by Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer, he said he received […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker has been at the center of the team’s trade rumors as of late. However, it seems he is not ready to leave without continuing to make his mark in franchise history. The Hornets went into the third game of their road trip hoping to get a much-needed to victory over the […]

One of the players included in a lot of trade chatter the past couple of weeks is Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker. Being a former All-Star and with his ability to score in different ways, it is very understandable why there are a number of teams intrigued by the prospect of adding him to […]

Heading into the February trade deadline, the biggest name available is reportedly Kemba Walker. As the deadline quickly approaches, Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan recently stated he is not trading Walker for ‘anything but an All-Star player.’ According to Marc Stein of New York Times, the Milwaukee Bucks were among the teams engaged in trade […]

 #5 Lakers The Charlotte Hornets are calling it quits and looking for a full on rebuild after failing to build around their All-NBA point guard Kemba Walker. Before Hinkie and The Process glamorized being bad for half a decade teams would actually try to turn their fortunes around on the back of a single player. […]