The Magic intends to be the Timberwolves backcourt player. Will they consider giving him a full middle-class special?

According to US media Substack reporter Marc Stein, the Orlando Magic may become a potential suitor to Minnesota Timberwolves' substitute backcourt general Nickeil Alexander Walker this summer, and they will focus on his dynamics. Stein said: The complete middle-class exception next season will reach $14.1 million, which is more than three times the salary of Alexander Walker this season. There are rumors that Orlando is one of the potential next players worth paying attention to. If Magic gives him such a offer, it is obvious that he will be very moved by it.

In the NBA regular season this season, Walker maintained full attendance in 82 games. During his 25.3 minutes of playing time, Walker averaged 9.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocks, and had 1.2 turnovers and 1.7 fouls. He shot 43.8% from the field, 38.1% from three-point shooting percentage and 78% from free throws. In the playoffs, Walker played 15 games in total, with averaging 20.6 minutes per game, averaging 8.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.3 blocks, and 1.5 turnovers and 1.6 fouls. His shooting percentage was 38.9%, his three-point shooting percentage was 34.9%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 88.2%.

Walker's overall performance this season is still good. He showed good scoring ability in the regular season. He has stable offensive efficiency and rich offensive methods on the offensive end. He also has certain characteristics in passing and organizing offense. He also showed his all-round characteristics when he didn't play much. However, in the playoffs, his performance also showed a relatively obvious decline, which is indeed a bit disappointing. From the Timberwolves' perspective, since the team's total salary is very high, they also need to find ways to control the team's salary this summer. In this case, it becomes very difficult to renew the contract with Walker.

Walker renewed a two-year contract with the Timberwolves in the summer of 2023, with his salary this season being $4.31 million. Considering Walker's performance in the Timberwolves and his position in the team, the salary on this contract is obviously significantly lower. From the Magic's perspective, they should still be able to give full middle-class special cases this summer, and considering that the team's second-place player Kentavious Caldwell-Pope introduced last summer's performance this season was surprising, their demand for Walker is also relatively high. I wonder if the Magic will really chase Walker this summer. Who will Walker fall next season?