NBA News Roundup, Wednesday, July 17th: Anthony Davis won't commit future to the Lakers, Kemba Walker wanted Hornets return and more

By Tristan Elliott

Modified Nov 08, 2022 11:44 GMT

Anthony Davis recently joined the Los Angeles Lakers from the New Orleans Pelicans

Kemba Walker wanted Hornets stay

Kemba Walker spent seven seasons with the Charlotte Hornets

After being named to the 2019 All-NBA Third team, Kemba Walker was eligible to sign a $221 million max contract with the Charlotte Hornets. However, the Hornets were not willing to offer Walker anywhere near the salary he was entitled to, and the All-Star opted to sign a four-year, $141 million contract with the Boston Celtics.

In the build-up to free agency Walker had expressed his desire to remain in Charlotte, and Bleacher Report believes the point guard would have stayed with the Hornets if he was offered a better deal:

Refuse to give a player with less than max talent a max salary, and risk losing your biggest drawing card, as the Charlotte Hornets did with Kemba Walker.

Walker will now serve as the Celtics' starting guard, and Boston provides the 29-year-old with the opportunity to feature in the postseason.