The Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics both achieved something they were looking for in the trade centered around Al Horford and Kemba Walker.
OKC got a first-round draft pick and the chance to gain even more assets if they can have another successful reclamation project.
Boston added a high-quality starting center and added frontcourt depth while increasing their financial flexibility.
ESPN’s Kevin Pelton and The Athletic’s Zach Harper both provided trade grades and instant reactions to the deal with varying degrees of enthusiasm for both sides.
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