Kemba Walker finds himself in the identical place as he was final yr after a disappointing Knicks homecoming: Getting a contract buyout to enter NBA free company.
After the Knicks traded the 32-year-old to the Pistons on draft night time to shed his $9.1 million wage for subsequent season, Detroit is shopping for out the ultimate yr of Walker’s contract, ESPN reported Thursday morning. NBA free company is about to formally start at 6 p.m.
Walker signed a two-year contract with the Knicks final summer season in a much-ballyhooed homecoming for the Bronx native after he was purchased out by the Thunder following a commerce from the Celtics.
Whereas the four-time All-Star had his moments, however he was at one level benched by Tom Thibodeau, and the knee considerations that shrouded the signing got here to fruition, limiting Walker to 37 video games. On Feb. 23, Walker and the Knicks agreed he wouldn't play the rest of the season. He completed the season averaging 11.6 factors, 3.5 assists and three.0 rebounds per recreation — all profession lows.
The Knicks seem like all-in on signing Jalen Brunson in NBA free company to repair the purpose guard downside Walker didn’t resolve.
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