Charlotte Hornets: 5 Possible Trade Destinations For Kemba Walker
The Charlotte Hornets could very well be in rebuild mode and if so, that means that Kemba Walker could be on the move. With the Hornets already moving on from Dwight Howard, the team is reportedly looking to trim some room off their cap. While Walker’s contract only calls for a $12 million hit, it’s what the future will bring that may have the Charlotte Hornets worried. However, such a trade will not come without a huge price for any team. In order to snag Walker, (22.1 points, 5.6 assists) someone will be forced to give up a piece of their future and more.
The Charlotte Hornets would like to package Walker with another contract they no longer want. One would think that Marvin Williams, Nicolas Batum or Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will follow Walker out the door. But what team will be willing to add that extra salary to their payroll?
Here Are 5 Trade Destinations For Kemba Walker
San Antonio Spurs: Tony Parker is on his way to back up Walker in Charlotte. Dejounte Murray has great potential and would be a player to package in the deal for Kemba. Pairing Walker with LaMarcus Aldridge will give the Spurs another a deadly inside/outside combo the Spurs haven’t had since Parker and Tim Duncan.
Kemba Walker is 1 of 6 Hornets lottery picks since Michael Jordan became majority owner in 2010.
He’s the only one to make an All-Star team. pic.twitter.com/cXyh2W8kF0
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 19, 2018
Phoenix Suns: Why not? Imagine a backcourt that features Walker and sharp-shooting Devin Booker. As stated earlier, Walker is not one of the top assists men in the NBA, however, his perimeter game paired with Booker could help turn the Suns around.
New Orleans Pelicans: Honestly, the Pelicans could be the best destination for Walker. But it all depends on what the Charlotte Hornets are willing to take back in return. The Pelicans can send Elfird Payton and Nikola Mirotic to Charlotte for Walker and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.
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