Kemba Walker News, Rumors, Updates - Dallas Mavericks

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

Suiting up Monday Walker will suit up for Monday's contest against the Suns but is not guaranteed to see the floor, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact After sitting out each of Dallas' three contests since he signed with the team a week ago, Walker will officially be active for the first time this season Monday. With no guarantee that he will see the court, fantasy managers should stay away from Walker until his role is more clearly defined.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out until at least next week Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said Saturday that Walker (knee) has been practicing, but an update on the point guard's status won't be available until next week, Grant Afseth of...

Impact Per Kidd, Walker "looks good" and has been doing everything asked of him. According to Afseth, Kidd made similar comments as general manager Nico Harrison about a potential timetable for Walker to debut, with Harrison suggesting Friday Walker could be ready to play in "about a week" after having no training camp. Harrison also noted recently that Walker's left knee -- which has been surgically repaired three times -- "is not good at all," but the veteran has said that his knee is still the best that it has felt in two years, according to Brad Botkin of CBS Sports. The question remains how long Walker can hold up, having not appeared in a game since last season and having logged a combined 80 appearances between the past two seasons.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs GM Nico Harrison Makes Concerning Kemba Walker Comments During a radio appearance, Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison made concerning comments about new signing Kemba Walker.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out Thursday Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said that Walker won't play in Thursday's game against the Pistons, Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Kidd mentioned that Walker will practice Friday, and the team will evaluate him from there. While Walker is likely to receive backup point-guard minutes when he's ready to play, there is no clear indication of when his debut will be.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'I Feel Really Good': Kemba Walker Speaks on Injury Recovery, Signing with Mavs Kemba Walker spoke to reporters for the first time since signing with the Dallas Mavericks.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Doncic, Mavs edge Curry, Warriors in West finals replay

Luka Doncic scored 41 points in his NBA-leading fifth triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 116-113 in the first meeting of last season’s Western C...

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

How Former Celtic Kemba Walker Reacted To Joining Mavericks Former Celtics guard Kemba Walker attended Tuesday's Mavericks versus Warriors game, offering his first words since signing with Dallas.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • NESN.COM

Mavs unclear on timeline for Walker as 4-time All-Star signs

The timeline for Kemba Walker to contribute for the Dallas Mavericks is uncertain as the four-time All-Star joins a roster in need of playmaking help behind superstar Luka Doncic

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Won't play Tuesday Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said that Walker is unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors but will practice Wednesday, Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact After being signed Monday, Walker will likely need a few practices before being considered game-ready. The 32-year-old guard will likely compete with Frank Ntilikina for backup point guard minutes once he's ready to play. There is no set timetable for Walker's debut, but his next opportunity will be in Thursday's game against the Pistons.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

OFFICIAL: Mavs Sign Kemba Walker; Can He Help Luka Doncic? Kemba Walker’s Knicks homecoming was a bust. Now the 32-year-old former All-Star has officially inked a deal with the Dallas Mavericks.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Expected to be waived Walker is expected to be waived by the Pistons ahead of Monday's deadline to finalize regular season rosters, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walker's status with the Pistons has been in flux for most of the offseason, as the two sides reportedly reached a buyout agreement at the end of June that apparently wasn't accepted by the point guard. He was away from the team during training camp and will officially part ways with Detroit in the coming days. Walker appeared in 37 games with the Knicks last year and averaged 11.6 points, 3.5 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 25.6 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Knicks dealing Alec Burks, Noel to Pistons

A person with knowledge of the details says the New York Knicks are trading Nerlens Noel and Alec Burks to the Detroit Pistons

JUNE 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Take two: Steve Clifford returns to Hornets as head coach

Steve Clifford is heading back to Charlotte

JUNE 24, 2022 • Associated Press

AP source: Kemba Walker trade to Pistons among Knicks' moves

The New York Knicks removed Kemba Walker and added no players in the first round of the NBA draft

JUNE 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Hornets-Knicks-Pistons trade details: Jalen Duren, Kemba Walker, multiple NBA Draft picks involved in confusing lottery pick deal The Hornets, Knicks and Pistons reportedly agreed to terms on a three-team trade, though the exact terms of that deal are still unclear.

JUNE 24, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Former Celtics Star Kemba Walker Involved In Weird NBA Draft Trade NBA Draft trades are confusing for everyone, but this trade may take the cake for the most confusing in recent seasons.

JUNE 24, 2022 • NESN.COM

Knicks shed Kemba Walker contract, send him to Pistons in trade at NBA Draft After briefly acquiring Jalen Duren at the 2022 NBA Draft, the Knicks sent him and the Kemba Walker contract to the Pistons.

JUNE 24, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Report: Knicks Trade Kemba Walker, Jalen Duren to Pistons It is unknown what New York will get in return, but the Hornets will receive a first-round 2025 pick from the Pistons.

JUNE 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reportedly dealt to Detroit Walker was traded to the Pistons during Thursday's NBA Draft, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact The details of the reported trade are still extremely unclear, but it looks as though the Knicks are involved in a three-team deal with Detroit and Charlotte that also involved Jalen Duren, the No. 13 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Duren is headed to Detroit, while the Pistons will send the Hornets -- the original owners of the 13th pick -- a 2025 first-round pick in exchange. At this time, it's unclear if the Knicks are bringing in any players or picks as part of the deal, but New York's motivation appears to be clearing cap space in advance of free agency. For Walker, the expectation is that he'll be bought out by Detroit and will seek a new home as a free agent this summer, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons draft Ivey at No. 5 and acquire No. 13 pick Duren

The Detroit Pistons have selected Purdue's Jaden Ivey with the No. 5 overall pick in the NBA draft

JUNE 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Ime's way: Celtics' Finals run a product of coach's vision

The Celtics’ transition from a team that has gone from just outside the top tier of the Eastern Conference to one that's four wins way from the franchise’s 18th NBA championship be...

JUNE 1, 2022 • Associated Press

How moving Marcus Smart to point guard made Celtics title contenders

After years of featuring shoot-first point guards, the Celtics gave Marcus Smart a shot, which changed everything, writes Yaron Weitzman.

MAY 25, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

How moving Marcus Smart to point guard made Celtics title contenders

NBA Sportsmanship Award Winners Joe Dumars Trophy 2022 — Patty Mills, Brooklyn 2021 — Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee 2020 — Vince Carter, Atlanta 2019 — Mike Conley, Memphis 2018...

APRIL 22, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

After rare playoff appearance, Randle, Knicks take step back

Julius Randle wasn’t quite as good

APRIL 11, 2022 • Associated Press

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Doncic, Mavs edge Curry, Warriors in West finals replay

Mavs unclear on timeline for Walker as 4-time All-Star signs

AP source: Knicks dealing Alec Burks, Noel to Pistons

Take two: Steve Clifford returns to Hornets as head coach

AP source: Kemba Walker trade to Pistons among Knicks' moves

Pistons draft Ivey at No. 5 and acquire No. 13 pick Duren

Ime's way: Celtics' Finals run a product of coach's vision

How moving Marcus Smart to point guard made Celtics title contenders

After rare playoff appearance, Randle, Knicks take step back