Kemba Walker's release by the Detroit Pistons is anticipated

The 13th selection in the draught, which went to Memphis and produced Jalen Duren, was also acquired by Detroit in the transaction. The veteran point guard is scheduled to be released without playing a single game for his new squad, according to Shams Charania of the Athletic. This was anticipated to occur at some point. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN claims that Walker and the Pistons started discussing a buyout agreement as soon as they were dealt.

The four-time All-Star guard averaged 11.6 points, 3.5 assists, and 3.0 rebounds in 37 games for the Knicks last season on 40.3 percent shooting from the field. Even though these were respectable figures, New York Coach Tom Thibodeau removed Walker from the lineup; however, he later added him back in as the Knicks battled a COVID epidemic. Walker and the Knicks decided to bench the former UConn player for the whole season.