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Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / July 17
Kemba Walker reveals key reason for accepting Hornets coaching job

Kemba Walker reveals key reason for accepting Hornets coaching job

One of the most beloved players in Charlotte Hornets franchise history is back in town in a different role.

Brother of NBA superstar signs one-year deal with Hornets
The Hornets' changes have started with a new mentality
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The '1996-97 Charlotte Hornets' quiz
Charlotte Hornets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3
Kemba Walker lands job with former team

Kemba Walker lands job with former team one day after NBA retirement

After announcing his retirement as a player earlier this week, Kemba Walker is returning to his NBA roots.

Four-time NBA All-Star announces his retirement
Insider cites two Clippers discussed in potential trade for Hornets' Miles Bridges
Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season
The '1996-97 Charlotte Hornets' quiz
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 3
Former NBA star takes coaching role one day after retiring

Former NBA star takes coaching role one day after retiring

Retirement doesn't always mean retirement in sports.

Four-time All-Star announces retirement from NBA
Shattering records: The WNBA's historic surge in popularity
LeBron James gets public relations win along with max deal
LeBron James' contract extension could open retirement door after 2024-25 season
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Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2
Four-time NBA All-Star announces his retirement

Four-time NBA All-Star announces his retirement

A former NBA All-Star and NCAA Tournament hero has announced he is calling it a career.

Celtics locking in championship core long-term
The 25 greatest players in Connecticut men's basketball history
The '2012 Team USA men's basketball' quiz
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 2
Four-time All-Star announces retirement from NBA

Four-time All-Star announces retirement from NBA

Veteran NBA guard Kemba Walker announced Tuesday that he has decided to retire as a professional basketball player.

One and done: 25 famous NBA players who were all-stars only once
The 'Second most made three-pointers for every NBA team' quiz
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / July 21, 2023
Four-time All-Star leaves NBA to play in Europe

Four-time All-Star leaves NBA to play in Europe

Kemba Walker's NBA career has come to an end. Once seen as an ironman for the Charlotte Hornets, a string of knee issues rapidly limited Walker's ability to be a potent threat on the basketball court.

Housecleaning on the horizon for Hornets?
Hornets positives from Summer League
Spurs among teams interested in trade for disgruntled three-point ace
The greatest NBA sixth men of all time
The '1996-97 Charlotte Hornets' quiz
Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / January 16, 2023
False report surrounding Walker causes drama overseas

False report surrounding Kemba Walker causes drama overseas

Walker may not be as relevant as he once was in the public eye, but he was recently making global waves. 

NBA Scout Urges Rockets To Sign Kemba Walker
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The 'Most games played for every NBA franchise' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 28, 2022
What Mavericks hope to get from Kemba Walker

What Mavericks hope to get from Kemba Walker

The Dallas offense heavily depends on All-Star Luka Doncic. They're hoping a former All-Star can help share the load.

Luka Doncic addresses criticism of his defense: 'I've taken a big step this year'
The 25 best NBA nicknames of all time
The 'Highest PPG for every NBA franchise' quiz
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / February 23, 2022
Knicks to shut down Kemba Walker for rest of season

Knicks to shut down Kemba Walker for rest of season

The New York Knicks and Kemba Walker have agreed that the guard will sit the remainder of the season and work out in preparation for an offseason trade.

Knicks on troubling trajectory with coach Tom Thibodeau's tired ways
Knicks return to practice; Thibodeau reaffirms his love of PG Alec Burks
Knicks need RJ Barrett, Julius Randle thriving together
Father of Knicks' Mitchell Robinson III reportedly missing
The '60 points in an NBA game' quiz

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