Kemba Walker, Pistons reaching buyout
Four-time All-Star guard Kemba Walker and the Detroit Pistons are finalizing a contract buyout, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Four-time All-Star guard Kemba Walker and the Detroit Pistons are finalizing a contract buyout, sources tell ESPN. Once Walker clears waivers, he'll join free agency.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2022
Walker was just traded to the Pistons by the Knicks who have been clearing cap space in their pursuit of free agent Jalen Brunson. He is owed $9.2M by Detroit this coming season.
He now becomes a free agent and is eligible to make $3M on a minimum contract since he has 10+ years of service time.