CHARLOTTE, N.C. — He's been the face of the franchise for the Charlotte Hornets almost since his arrival in the Queen City in 2011 after being drafted by the team at No. 9 overall.
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Now, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports, Kemba Walker is taking his talents to one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference: the Boston Celtics.
Walker is reportedly set to sign a four-year, $141 million deal with the Celtics tomorrow, the first official day of NBA free agency.
Walker is a three-time All-Star and upped his profile even further last season by being named to the All-NBA Third Team. He was the first Charlotte player to do so since Al Jefferson in the 2013-14 season.
Walker was eligible to receive the supermax from the Hornets, which would have netted him a five-year deal at more than $220 million. The Hornets' offer, according to reports, came up about $60 million short of that, opening the door for Walker to pursue deals with other teams.