The Terms
The Boston Celtics will reportedly sign Kemba Walker to a four-year, $140.8 million contract.
The signing for the Celtics:
While it was already pretty clear based on reporting in the week leading up to June 30, the Celtics are in the midst of a significant transition. Since they need to use cap space to sign Walker, this move marks the formal acknowledgment that neither Kyrie Irving nor Al Horford will be on the team next season since President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge needs to renounce their significant cap holds to clear the space for Walker. That is more of a formality than anything, but still an important step as it clarifies the next step for the franchise.
Within Irving and Horford leaving, Walker is an important signing and an intriguing fit with the team. The 29-year old is coming off of the best season of his career and will be in a very different ecosystem in Boston, especially in terms of surrounding talent. He had to…
