NBA free agency: Boston Celtics have the lead on guard Kemba Walker

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 03: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play against the Portland Trail Blazers during their game at Spectrum Center on March 03, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets star, Kemba Walker, is eyeing the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN

The Celtics are the front-runners for the guard because the Celtics believe All-Star guard Kyrie Irving will pursue options elsewhere. The perfect replacement for Irving would be Walker. 

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Walker has spent the last eight years with the Hornets and owner Michael Jordan does not want to extend the franchise financially by re-signing the star guard. 

Walker is expected to meet with Boston general manager Danny Ainge soon after free agency opens. The Celtics plan on offering a four-year, $141 million contract. 

Last season Walker was at his best, averaging 25 points and not missing a game. Not only is he a premier scorer, but he is a New York City native. 


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