The Celtics essentially traded a 1st round pick, two 2nd round picks, and took on Al Horford's contract for Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier to walk to the Knicks for cap space.
Fournier maybe more consistent and have a more well rounded offensive game than Bullock. But Bullock's all-around hustle performance were a keeper we could bring off the bench.
OKC traded for Walker and the 16th pick in the July Draft, and already flipped that for two future firsts in a draft night deal. Remaining value of trade for OKC allows them to distribute minutes to their young players as they transition into rebuild this season.
Walker had two years and $74m left on his deal with OKC. Hearing that the buyout allows Knicks to make a deal into their space - they have a roster spot and no need to cut anyone to add salary cap space for more money.
Kemba Walker's individual scoring are a better offensive player and a more consistent player than Payton. Kemba as a defender will make us miss Payton's defensive-effort.