Kemba Walker’s very brief stint in Detroit seems to be approaching its end.
The Pistons are likely to waive the four-time All-Star guard prior to the start of the 2022–23 season next week, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania and James L. Edwards III. The move would bring Detroit’s roster down to 15 guaranteed spots.
Walker, 32, was acquired by the Pistons in a draft-day trade with the Knicks that also landed Detroit the No. 13 pick, Memphis big man Jalen Duren. Shortly after the deal became official, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Pistons were working on finalizing a contract buyout with Walker, who is due to earn $9.