The Boston Celtics have emerged as a potential “stealth suitor” for All-Star point guard Kemba Walker, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times.
The Celtics are reportedly weighing their various needs all across the lineup, as the potential departures of Kyrie Irving and Al Horford could leave this a shell of what it used to be this past season.
Restricted free agent Terry Rozier could command a hefty sum this summer, one the team could deem unworthy of matching, even if they are indeed left without Irving in the roster for this 2019-20 season.
Walker is the second most sought after point guard talent in this free agency period and one that is in line to receive the supermax, if it is indeed offered by the Charlotte Hornets.
However GM Mitch Kupchak recently told reporters he'd look to get his roster back under the luxury tax, which bodes poorly for any promises they could make Walker, who is willing to take less than the supermax to stay in The Queen City.
Walker has been consistent in his desire to stay with the team, but he insists the front office must show him some level of promise to retool this team to give him a chance to reach the postseason.
The Celtics could strike now, poaching on the premise that president Danny Ainge is notorious for finding a way to make his team into a contender, and pitching Walker into founding his legacy in Bean Town, a place that will embrace him, should he commit long term.
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