Due to their failure to once again compete, Walker has been linked with an exit from his longtime team, and Gabe Zaldivar of Forbes is reporting that the 29-year-old remains the Los Angeles Lakers’ most realistic target this summer:
In case you didn’t know…
Walker has spent his entire NBA career with the Hornets, however, the organization has failed to equip their franchise player with the tools to compete.
The Lakers are known to be looking to pair a second All-Star with LeBron James, and Walker has been continually linked to the team over the last six months.
The heart of the matter
Despite the Hornet’s inability to qualify for the postseason, Walker has affirmed his loyalty to the franchise. However, it appears unlikely that he will be able to challenge for titles any time soon – and Walker should consider moving on.
Meanwhile, the Lakers look set to miss out on the likes of Kawhi Leonard and Kyrie Irving, and Walker appears to be an excellent ‘Plan B’ that can help the team to compete next season.
What’s next?
Walker will hit free agency on July 1st, and he must decide whether to sign a five-year, $190 million contract with the Hornets or a four-year, $140 million payday elsewhere.
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