Celtics Trade Kemba Walker to Thunder; Carlisle Out as Dallas Head Coach

The Celtics first move under the Brad Stevens era is trading Kenna Walker to Oklahoma City for Al Horford, Moses Brown, and a 2023 2nd round pick.

The Celtics are trading Kemba Walker, the No. 16 overall pick in the 2021 draft and a 2025 second-round draft pick to Oklahoma City for Al Horford, Moses Brown and a 2023 second-round pick, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 18, 2021

In other NBA news, Rick Carlisle has stepped down as the Mavericks Head Coach.

Rick Carlisle — who led Dallas to the 2011 NBA championship — informed Mavericks owner Mark Cuban today that he won't be returning as coach next season, Carlisle told ESPN. Carlisle had two years left on his contract. He spent 13 seasons as Mavericks coach.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 17, 2021

Carlisle put out a statement, which really indicates he plans to coach somewhere else.

Rick Carlisle statement to ESPN: pic.twitter.com/zdKA8sWa4Y
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 17, 2021

What does this mean for Luka? He’s rumored to be unhappy, but does this mean he wants out?

While Luka Doncic intends to sign a supermax extension with the Mavericks this summer, “dysfunction” in the front office and the team’s inability to build a contender “could impact his current desire” to stay in Dallas long-term, per @tim_cato and @sam_amick pic.twitter.com/OjTm3frrPi
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 14, 2021