NBA Trade Verdict
Celtics Win
Boston acquired Al Horford; Moses Brown; 2023 second-round pick (#41 Amari Bailey) from Thunder in exchange for Kemba Walker; 2021 first-round pick (#16 Alperen Sengun); 2025 second-round pick (#50 Kobe Sanders).
June 18, 2021 Boston Celtics / Oklahoma City Thunder Record confidence: Private Record
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Al Horford
- Player Moses Brown
- Draft Pick 2023 second-round pick (#41 Amari Bailey )
Oklahoma City Thunder Received
- Player Kemba Walker
- Draft Pick 2021 first-round pick (#16 Alperen Sengun )
- Draft Pick 2025 second-round pick (#50 Kobe Sanders )
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
Horford became the defensive anchor and leader of two Finals teams and 2024 champion, earning All-Defensive honors at 36-37. Sengun became an All-Star in Houston, so OKC got long-term star value, but Boston got the win-now payoff that led to Banner 18.