Former Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker could be making a return to the team. Walker is currently playing overseas for Žalgiris Kaunas, but can be bought out of his contract before February 18th. The Celtics have an open roster spot and could use Walker's experience and scoring ability as a second-unit spark.
Walker, who is currently playing overseas with the Lithuanian club Žalgiris Kaunas in the EuroLeague, can be bought out of his contract at any point before February 18th. He is also drawing interest from the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, and Denver Nuggets. Walker has recent history with Boston; he signed with the Celtics on August 28th and spent training camp with the reigning NBA champions before the team waived him on October 19th.
'This is a championship organization coming off a championship year,' Walker told Forsberg of the Celtics at the team's media day. 'It means a lot, and you kind of come into here with the championship mindset, not skipping no steps, being to the best of your capability, you owe it to your teammates each and every day to be 100 percent and be prepared, mentally and physically.' Walker averaged 9.7 points on 38.4 percent 3-point shooting off the bench for the Brooklyn Nets last season and has impressed for Žalgiris, averaging 14.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists over 11 games. He could be a valuable second-unit spark plug for a contender. So, does it make sense for Boston to bring him back into the fold? His $2 million deal still could have cost Boston over $10 million if it didn't otherwise trim salary before the end of the season—and roster flexibility, as the C's currently have an open roster spot they can use to add if an injury pops up. Walker's release also gave 22-year-old guard Jaden Springer the chance to prove himself after coming over via trade from the Sixers last year. Springer is making $4 million on the final year of his contract, however, and has only appeared in 12 games this season. So, one path toward Walker coming to Boston would be the Celtics dealing Springer in return for a draft pick before the February 6th NBA trade deadline, then signing Walker while still maintaining their open roster spot
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