Kemba Walker re-ups with the Hornets for four years. (Getty)
ESPN reports that the Charlotte Hornets have reached a four-year, $48 million extension deal with point guard Kemba Walker.
ESPN sources say the Charlotte Hornets and Kemba Walker have agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract extension
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) October 28, 2014
Walker averaged 17.7 points, 6.1 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game last year but shot just 39 percent from the field. He helped lead the Hornets to the playoffs for the first time since 2009 and has shown significant growth as a playmaker, despite his shooting troubles.
Walker has one of the best crossovers in the league, but his mid-range game struggles so much to mitigate its effects. He played on one of the worst offensive teams in the league last year, and the addition of Lance Stephenson is expected to open the floor for him to a greater degree.
Like with many of the extensions for players coming off of their rookie contracts, the deal looks like a slight overpay under the current CBA and like an underpay after the new media deal with an expanded cap. He's a big part of the team, a willing defender for a guy his size, a playmaker, a speed demon in transition, and a leader for the Hornets who hope to make a serious run in the playoffs.
You're also paying for what Walker wil be in three years, vs what he's at now. He's already shown big-play ability, and we'll see if he develops into the player they believe he can be.
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Bucks unnecessarily guarantee Kendall Marshall’s contract early
Kendall Marshall, whom the Bucks acquired off waivers from the Lakers, had a fully unguaranteed minimum-salary contract with no guarantee date this season.
That means Marshall would make $13,075 per day he remained on the team. If he were still on the roster Jan. 10, the rest of his $915,243 season salary would become become fully guaranteed.
But Milwaukee is guaranteeing Marshall all that money now.
Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports:
Despite holding the flexibility to wait until January for a decision, the Milwaukee Bucks have guaranteed the contract of point guard Kendall Marshall for the 2014-15 season, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
In technical terms, there’s little reason to guarantee Marshall’s contract now.
This probably isn’t a big deal, though. Marshall, Milwaukee’s backup point guard, is a great value. The Bucks almost certainly weren’t going to waive him anyway.
But what if Marshall gets hurt? What if his contract is necessary to facilitate a trade that wants to waive Marshall?
There are other factors, though. This gives Marshall peace of mind, which could help him play better. It might also endear the Bucks to Marshall, who becomes a free agent next summer.
Perhaps most importantly: It appeases Marshall’s agent, Alex Saratsis who also represents Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Taking a slight chance on having to eat a relative small amount of money, the Bucks gained a little good will.
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