Lakers may bring in guard Kemba Walker for a workout

The Lakers may be looking to the free-agent market for some ball-handling help amidst their recent injuries.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been hit relentlessly by the injury bug over the past couple of years. In particular, LeBron James and Anthony Davis have missed a significant amount of time due to multiple significant injuries.

Davis missed more than five weeks this season with a right foot stress injury. James is out due to a right foot tendon injury that will sideline him for at least three more weeks.

To make matters worse, point guard D’Angelo Russell has missed L.A.’s last four games with a sprained ankle.

All these ailments have left the team with a lack of ball handlers and shot creators. It has been held under 110 points twice in its last four games.

As a result, the Lakers reportedly may work out veteran guard Kemba Walker.

Via Lakers Daily:

“Sources tell Lakers Daily that the Lakers are considering bringing in Kemba Walker for a workout. The team is looking for another ball-handler with LeBron James expected to miss extended time due to a foot injury.”

In 12 NBA seasons, Walker has proven potent on offense. He has a career average of 19.3 points per game while shooting a respectable 36% from 3-point range.

However, his production has taken a nosedive over the last couple of seasons, partly due to injuries. He has appeared in 46 games since the beginning of the 2021-22 campaign, and he hasn’t played in a game in about two months.

Walker was waived by the Dallas Mavericks on Jan. 6.

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