June 22, 2021
The Boston Celtics made the first big roster move of the offseason by deciding to trade four-time All-Star point guard Kemba Walker to the Oklahoma City Thunder. This came as a bit of a surprise for most considering how the 31-year-old had only been with the team for two seasons. As it turns out, Walker himself was caught off guard by the news.
Reports suggest that Walker did not take this development lightly. In his recent writeup for The Athletic, Jared Weiss reveals that the primary reason behind Walker’s misery is his teammates:
According to sources Walker was ‘heartbroken’ over the trade, particularly because of his strong relationships with his teammates.
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Report: Celtics, Kemba Walker want to part ways By Erin Walsh | Last updated 6/9/21
Kemba Walker s time in Boston is reportedly coming to an end.
According to Bleacher Report s Farbod Esnaashari, Walker and the Celtics are likely to move on from their relationship this offseason in a mutual agreement between both sides.
Former Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge was reportedly ready to move on from Walker within the point guard s first year in Boston, Esnaashari adds. Ainge sought to trade Walker for Jrue Holiday, who is now with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Esnaashari says that a source close to Walker said he was hurt by Boston s efforts to trade him, which created a rift in his relationship with Ainge.