Trade talks are the center of every NBA offseason and nobody is safe when it comes to trade rumors. Some big-name NBA superstars like James Harden and Russell Westbrook seem like the most likely stars to be traded this offseason, but anything can happen and anyone could be in a new uniform this upcoming season. Could Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker be an option?
Last offseason, we saw the Los Angeles Lakers trade for Anthony Davis in a blockbuster trade that helped elevate the Lakers to their 17th NBA Championship in franchise history. Two years ago, we saw Kawhi Leonard get traded to the Toronto Raptors and then the Raptors went on to win their first championship in franchise history.
See the trend yet? It seems like every offseason, there is a significant trade that results in a team winning the NBA Finals the following season. Guys like James Harden, Russell Westbrook, DeMar DeRozan, Victor Oladipo and Bradley Beal could easily be the next big name to get traded and immediately win a title, but there is one name that seems to be flying under the radar.
What about Kemba Walker? It is highly unlikely the Celtics trade Kemba Walker after signing him to a max-contract last season, but what if they did decide to move on from the 4x All-Star point guard? Not only could they acquire an abundance of draft assets for the future, but could acquire one or two young players with All-Star potential that could push the Celtics over the edge and lead them to their 18th championship in franchise history.
The Celtics have not won the NBA Finals since 2008 and have not been to the NBA Finals since 2010. Brad Stevens is one of the best coaches in the NBA and with young stars in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics have the firepower to be the team to beat in the NBA. It just seems like they are one piece away every single year.
Can trading away Kemba Walker prove to be beneficial for the Celtics and aid them in their efforts to win the 2021 NBA Championship? Here are three trade scenarios for the Boston Celtics to strongly consider for Kemba Walker.
