WALKER FOR ROZIER
The Boston Celtics acquired guard Kemba Walker and a second-round draft pick in 2020 from the Charlotte Hornets for guard Terry Rozier and a protected second-round draft pick in 2020.
What does it give the Boston Celtics
In Walker, the Celtics land their next franchise point guard (after underperforming with predecessor Kyrie Irving the last two seasons). Walker is two years older than Irving and a better leader. He is also a better pure outside shooter but lacks Irving's flair and innate ability to dribble-drive to the basket (who doesn't?). Boston also receives a second-rounder in this sign-and-trade deal with Charlotte.
What does it give the Charlotte Hornets
It is always difficult for any NBA franchise to lose its best player, so the Hornets are no different. Charlotte will probably take a little step back in 2019-20 going from Walker to Rozier as the starting floor general. That said, the 25-year-old Rozier has a lot of talent in his own right. He has only made 30 starts in four NBA campaigns but figures to emerge as an important cog in the Hornets' offense. Rozier may bust out in '19-20.
Fantasy impact
The two point guards in this trade should both do well with their new teams. Walker will be surrounded by more talent in Boston, so he should be able to thrive. He is still clearly the No. 1 scoring option even after the trade. Rozier may emerge as Charlotte's top scorer, too. Draft both guards with confidence in 2019.
