Pistons Waive Kemba Walker, Take $9.2M Salary Hit

[RealGM Wiretap]

The Detroit Pistons waived Kemba Walker on Monday.

The two sides initially agreed to a buyout following Walker's trade from the Knicks on draft day, though Walker admitted that he hadn't received any interest from other NBA teams.

The Pistons will eat Walker's entire $9.2 million salary for this upcoming season. 

Via Omari Sankofa II/Detroit Free Press

[dk1115]

Wonder if playstyle is similar enough for us to pick him up

[TheCage4]

You know your career is in trouble when the Lakers aren't mentioned once you hit the FA market.

[RondoToKG]

Damn they even ate his salary... he's done

[DoItALL9]

Taking a pay cut to leave OKC, SMH

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[DoItALL9]

Playing 3rd string/backup in Charlotte is the only possibility I see

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[kacey ring]

Wonder if playstyle is similar enough for us to pick him up

Who is us?

Your church league team? Then sure, his play style may be similar enough.

[DoItALL9]

I do wonder how much better he may rehab in Miami or Phoenix. I don't think either roster has a spot for him right now though.

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[Pickled Prunes]

Good for him not giving DET a break. Kemba isn't what he once was, but he can still run an offense. Per36 he averaged 16/4/5. And people talk about his inefficiency. His TS% was .536. PG13's was .537. Beal's was .539 and WAS just gave him the kitchen sink.

Thibs didn't like playing a 5' 11" PG but Kemba clearly wasn't the source of the NYK suck last season. He went home and they continued to suck.

Bottom line,: Kemba could be big in spot minutes for a good team. 12-18 MPG. Maybe in PHX with his old pal Biz-B.

[Rip32]

Dumb move by Weaver! Walker could help expedite the development of the young players