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Ranking Kemba Walker’s Most Likely Landing Spots

By Daniel Lacy

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 15: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 15, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 15: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 15, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 12: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles as he leaves the court during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 12, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Lakers defeated the Bulls 123-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 12: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles as he leaves the court during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 12, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Lakers defeated the Bulls 123-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Los Angeles Lakers

Another team Walker has been linked to is the Los Angeles Lakers. The recent addition of Anthony Davis to pair with superstar LeBron James and young talent Kyle Kuzma makes Los Angeles a prime spot, especially for point guards such as Walker, Kyrie Irving and DeAngelo Russell. Add in the fact that Davis just waived his trade kicker and the Lakers suddenly have the cap space to sign a high-level free agent to a max contract.

This bodes well for the three guards listed above, as they get the chance to play with two superstars to potentially contend in the Western Conference while still getting a max contract. Talent-wise, this might be the best situation of the five teams featured in this story if they can put it together, of course. Drama surrounded this team all last season, which puts a damper on how good of a spot this would actually be. Still, the idea of pairing Walker with James, Davis and even Kuzma is one that is exciting to think about.

Chance Walker signs with Los Angeles: 24%

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