TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[mvossman]

Kemba Walker. At one point, it looked like Kemba was getting bought out once he landed in DET, with the thought that maybe he had lined up a deal to be the Mavs 3rd PG and insurance at the position. Woj reported they had agreed on buyout numbers, very early.

Then nothing happened.

Here's an excellent analysis of the situation. It sounds like he's still very likely to become a FA. (And if you're curious about what this article means for the Mavs, its implication is that the Mavs apparently decided they did NOT want to sign him).

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2022/09/late...stons.html

I had kind of forgotten about him.  In the talks regarding 3rd PG, its mostly Schroder vs Bledsoe.  I think Kemba should probably be part of that conversation.  In some ways, Kemba would make a ton of sense in that role, but I would argue one of the most important traits of an emergency PG is availability and I don't trust those knees.