Knicks Trade Noel, Burks To Make Room For Jalen Brunson

The Pistons have acquired Nerlens Noel and Alec Burks from the Knicks in a trade that is designed to clear cap space for New York.

The Knicks are trading Nerlens Noel & Alec Burks to the Pistons, clearing more than $19M in cap space, which clears the way to pursue a sign and trade for Jalen Brunson

NY is also sending Detroit their 2023 second-rounder back, a 2024 second-rounder, and $6 million, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/9kuxW0ofaB
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 29, 2022

Detroit will receive both players without giving up any salary in return and New York will part their salary cap spreadsheet to ink Jalen Brunson to a four-year, $110 million contract.

When free agency opens on Thursday, the New York Knicks are expected to present Jalen Brunson a four-year offer in the vicinity of $110 million, league sources tell @YahooSports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 29, 2022

The Pistons will also receive two draft picks (its own 2023 second-rounder and Miami’s 2024 second-rounder) as well as $6 million in cash considerations.

New York will send Detroit back its 2023 second-round pick, a 2024 second-round pick via Miami and $6 million, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2022

Detroit is eager to utilize center Nerlens Noel and guards Alec Burks next season. GM Troy Weaver had Noel on his team in Oklahoma City, and Burks is an ideal veteran to mentor the Pistons talented young group of guards.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2022