Report: Hornets interested in bringing back Kemba Walker, Isaiah Thomas
The Charlotte Hornets are interested in bringing back former franchise player Kemba Walker, sources told The Athletic's Shams Charania.
The Hornets are also interested in re-signing Isaiah Thomas and considering other free-agent backup point guards to play behind All-Star LaMelo Ball, Charania reports.
Charlotte is reportedly monitoring the legal process of restricted free agent Miles Bridges as well. The 24-year-old pleaded not guilty to felony domestic violence and child abuse charges last week.
Walker is expected to finalize a contract buyout with the Detroit Pistons. The club acquired him in June in a salary-dumping move by the New York Knicks that helped them sign Jalen Brunson.
The 32-year-old spent eight seasons in Charlotte after the franchise drafted him ninth overall in 2011. Walker ranks first in points, minutes played, free throws, 2-pointers, and 3-pointers in franchise history. He earned three consecutive All-Star nods while in Charlotte and made the All-NBA third team in 2019. Walker also led the club to the playoffs in 2014 and 2016.
Thomas averaged 8.3 points in 17 games with Charlotte last season.