Kemba Walker Signs 4yr $48 Million Extension with Hornets

When Hornets’ owner Michael Jordan spoke to the media today, he said he’d hoped to get point guard Kemba Walker signed to a long-term deal by Friday.  When I first read that I scratched by head, because it seemed like a tall order.  Obviously the boss knew the ink was all but on the paper.

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

This is good news for the Hornets.  No need to contract tension heading into the season if it’s not necessary.