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

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 6/30/22

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

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 is owed $9.2M by Detroit in 2022-23.

The free agent salary for a player with 10+ years of service like Walker is $3M. https://t.co/41FZoc83o4
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) June 30, 2022

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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