Kemba Walker

Kemba Walker went 3-of-6 from the field and 3-of-5 from the line on his way to 12 points in Sunday's easy preseason win over the Cavs.

Fantasy Impact

Walker didn't play in Friday nights preesaon game against the Hornets for a knee issue. It did not bother him on Sunday and it was just the Celtics being cautious with their star guard. Walker will be ready to go for the start of the season.

Kemba Walker didn't play in Friday's preseason game against the Magic due to knee inflammation, A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Fantasy Impact

It is the preseason and the Celtics are just being cautious with Walker. Coach Brad Stevens said that the star point guard will be back at practice on Saturday and will be ready to start the season for the Celtics.

Kemba Walker intends to agree to a four-year, $141M max contract when free agency begins June 30 at 6:00pm.

Fantasy Impact

Walker can’t make a commitment to the Celtics until free agency opens, but he will be in Boston in June 30, where he is expected to agree in principle to the deal. He can officially sign the deal on July 6. He’s been linked to Boston in recent rumors, and he’ll be the big signing the Celtics need with Kyrie Irving and Al Horford out the door. Walker’s departure from Charlotte will leave the Hornets at a crossroads and in a likely rebuild.

The Boston Celtics have emerged as the front-runner to sign Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker. Walker and the Hornets contract talks have reportedly stalled.

Fantasy Impact

Walker recorded a career-high 25.6 points a game in the 2018-2019 season. He is seen by many as a better fit for the Celtics than Kyrie Irving.

Kemba Walker put in 29 points, eight dimes and six rebounds in 36 minutes of game action on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Walker is trying to will his team into the playoffs here as he's scored 36.0 points per game so far in April. Walker should stay hot even if his team doesn't make it to the show.