Former New York Knicks guard Kemba Walker (8) is finalizing his buyout contract with the Pistons. Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Pistons, PG Kemba Walker finalizing contract buyout

Kemba Walker's stay with the Detroit Pistons did not last long.

Walker was traded from the New York Knicks one week ago during the NBA Draft along with No. 13 selection Jalen Duren. The 32-year-old former UConn star played in just 37 games with the Knicks last season, being listed as a healthy scratch for large stretches before being shut down for good in February.

The former Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets four-time All-Star averaged career lows in points (11.6,) assists (3.5,) and rebounds (3.0) during the 2021-2022 campaign, while his 37 contests and 25.6 minutes per game were the lowest marks in his 11 NBA seasons as well.

Free agency begins at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday.

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