AP source: Mavs close to deal with 4-time All-Star Walker

The Dallas Mavericks are close to a deal with four-time All-Star guard Kemba Walker, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday.

Walker’s career has been on hold because of knee injuries, but the 32-yearold could give superstar Luka Doncic some much-needed backcourt help for the struggling Mavericks.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal isn’t finalized and is pending a physical.

The deal was first reported on Substack by longtime NBA reporter Marc Stein.

Dallas is on a season-worst fourgame losing streak to drop below .500 after reaching the Western Conference finals last season.