ESPN: Kemba Walker heading to Boston

Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City on November 1, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City on November 1, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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.

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