The Boston Celtics didn’t waste any time in offloading Kemba Walker this offseason, trading him to the Oklahoma City Thunder to kick off the NBA offseason. Boston was able to get Al Horford, Moses Brown, and a future second-round pick in exchange for Walker, a 2021 first-round pick, and a future second-round pick.
Seeing that the Thunder aren’t in contention in the Western Conference, Walker and Oklahoma City could map out a plan for him to be traded again this summer. Even though it’s hard to envision taking place, the Los Angeles Lakers could express interest in Walker.
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Walker has been hindered by injuries in recent seasons, which has caused his play on the court to decline. Don’t get me wrong, he’s still a solid starter in the NBA, but he’s not worth $30+ million a year.
The veteran guard is going to be tough to move due to his expensive contract and his recent injury woes. Nevertheless, some teams likely still view him as a valuable piece on a roster. The Lakers will be searching for a new point guard this offseason, and Walker is now going to be available for anyone interested.
Could Los Angeles pull the trigger for the four-time All-Star in the coming months? As unlikely as it seems, here are a few trade packages that the Lakers can put together to land Walker from the Thunder this offseason.
