Kemba Walker remains on the injury list but there are talks of the All-Star possibly not rejoining Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown on the Boston Celtics roster when he is ready to play. The point guard is said ready to contend for the NBA title but with a new squad, and his options include the Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat.
The last season saw Walker struggling with injuries but the campaign ended not too bad for him. He fired off more than 20 points per game on 42.5% of accuracy and made sure his contribution was felt in the other aspects of Boston's game. There is no doubt the 30-year-old has a spot on the team.
Yet according to NBA Analysis, the Boston front office was not completely sold on Walker's showing last season. The organization wants more from the star and such sentiment only fueled the speculations of Walker getting the boot in the weeks to come.
Per the same report, the point guard leaving the Celtics could lead him to the South Beach and it makes sense that if Walker feels he is no longer wanted in Boston then why not join a team that could help him win an NBA ring.
The Miami Heat powered by Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo nearly frustrated the Los Angeles Lakers last season. They will surely gun for the championship with an ever fiercer resolve this season, and Walker with the crew will certainly play to his advantage.
Playing for the Heat is a plus for the Boston man but his chance of winning an NBA title should get a bigger boost if he decides to head west. According to Fadeaway World, the Clippers need a capable point guard and there is no better choice on the market than Walker, whom the report described as a talented offensive asset.
However, for the Clippers to get their hands on the star, they must be willing to trade up the following: Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, Ivica Zubac, Patrick Patterson, Mfiondu Kabengele, and Daniel Oturu. The list spelled a huge sacrifice for the team but the gain promises exciting prospects.
Walker coming in will meet the Clippers' more pressing requirements at the moment. For instance, the team needs a playmaker and Walker is perfect for the role. Another need is for a reliable scorer to support the production duties of superstars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.
In effect, Walker wearing the jersey as Leonard and George will make for another NBA superteam in the west, and the benefits are mutual. For the Boston star, he can get to play for a franchise that is happy to embrace him and he'd get a clearer view of the league championship.
The Clippers, on the other hand, will be stronger than ever, thus raising their chance of ending the Lakers' rule in the Western Conference and the NBA.
