The Dallas Mavericks have signed free agent guard Kemba Walker, the team announced Tuesday.
According to Marc Stein, it’s a one-year, non-guaranteed deal for Walker.
On Monday, the Mavs waived guard Facundo Campazzo to make room for the four-time All-Star.
After appearing in 37 games (all starts) for the Knicks in 2021-22, Walker was traded to Detroit along with the draft rights to the 13th overall pick Jalen Duren in exchange for a 2025 first-round selection. Walker was waived by the Pistons on Oct. 17 and became a free agent.
Dallas is hoping to lighten Luka Doncic’s load and is hoping the 32-year-old Walker can be that guy.
The 11-year veteran holds career averages of 19.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.2 steals, and 33.3 minutes per game in 741 games (696 starts) with Charlotte, Boston, and New York. He has shot 36.0% (1,663-4,614 3FG) from 3-point range and 84.0% (2,801-3,333 FT) from the foul line for his career.
Walker averaged 20-plus points in five straight seasons from 2015-16 to 2019-20, earning four consecutive All-Star nods from 2017 to 2020. Walker, who garnered All-NBA Third Team accolades with Charlotte in 2018-19, is also a two-time winner of the NBA Sportsmanship Award (2016-17 and 2017-18).
He was selected by Charlotte with the ninth overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft and spent his first eight seasons with the Bobcats/Hornets.
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