Barring an unexpected setback, point guard Kemba Walker will return to the Charlotte Hornets lineup for Monday night’s home game against the Orlando Magic. Walker sat out road losses to the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat after suffering a contusion to his left shoulder against the San Antonio Spurs Nov. 25. The Hornets are on a four-game losing streak, which has dropped them to 8-13, three games out of a playoff spot with a quarter of the season complete.
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Rick Bonnell: Kemba Walker fully participated in practice Sunday. Barring a setback, he’s a go for Magic game Monday.
Rick Bonnell: Clifford said Kemba Walker (left shoulder bruise) still very sore. Sounds unlikely he’ll play in Miami Friday.
Rick Bonnell: Kemba Walker is OUT tonight versus the Raptors.
Rick Bonnell: With Kemba (left shoulder bruise) OUT, Michael Carter-Williams starts at point guard for the @Charlotte Hornets. Malik Monk backup. Also, Julyan Stone listed as probable.
Rick Bonnell: Kemba Walker did not practice for @hornets today. Listed as doubtful to play vs. Raptors Wednesday. If Kemba doesn’t play, MCW starts.
Rick Bonnell: Kemba Walker (bruise left shoulder) was limited in practice.
Rick Bonnell: Steve Clifford said no restrictions— minutes or otherwise— on Kemba Walker (sprained left wrist) tonight.
Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker said Thursday he’s fully healed, following May surgery on his left knee to repair a torn meniscus. That means Walker is still considering playing in an NBA-sponsored exhibition in South Africa Saturday.
Walker wasn’t expected to play, but he’s holding open the possibility of suiting up. “I’m not sure yet. My knee feels good,” Walker said on a conference call. “I want to play. I can play. I haven’t made a decision yet.” Walker said there is no limitation on his physical activity, following surgery in Charlotte May 9.
Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker will not play in an NBA Africa exhibition next month as a precaution following surgery in May on his left knee. An informed source told the Observer Tuesday that Walker won’t play, but he will travel to Johannesburg, South Africa for the exhibition Aug. 5. Walker was invited to be one of four captains in a matchup between NBA players with African ties and a world team.
Tim Bontemps: The Charlotte Hornets announced Kemba Walker had a knee scope, and recovery time is about six weeks.
Charles F. Gardner: Charlotte coach Steve Clifford said Kemba Walker will sit out tonight's game against the Bucks. Marco Belinelli (finger) also out for the Hornets.
Rick Bonnell: Kemba Walker missed @Charlotte Hornets shoot around to have his knee examined. A healthy checkup, not cause for concern, Clifford said.
Spencer Percy: Source tells me that Kemba tore the meniscus in his left knee sometime around a month ago and decided to play the season out w/ injury.
Spencer Percy: Multiple meniscus tears for Kemba's left knee now. Question is when will this wear and tear start affecting his explosiveness?
Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker underwent successful surgery today to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. The procedure was completed by Hornets Team Physician Dr. Marcus Cook at Novant Orthopedic Hospital in Charlotte. Walker is expected to resume basketball activities in early July.
