June 29, 2022
The New York Knicks are trading center
Nerlens Noel and guard
Alec Burks to the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Knicks are also sending two future second rounders and cash. The move is likely being made by New York to free up cap space to sign free agent guard
Jalen Brunson. Noel and Burks are due a combined $19 million this year. As for the Pistons, the franchise will be taking on a pair of expiring contracts with team options for the 2023-24 season. With the extra $19 million against the team's cap, it's perhaps less likely that the Pistons will be in on the
Deandre Ayton sweepstakes this summer.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: Adrian Wojnarowski
June 18, 2022
New York Knicks center
Nerlens Noel is reportedly one of the players that the organization would like to trade this summer. The 28-year-old has spent each of the last two seasons in New York. He is a solid defender and a decent option off the bench, assuming he can stay healthy. Sadly, Noel has problems with staying on the court. He missed the final two months of the regular season. The Knicks feel comfortable with
Mitchell Robinson and
Jericho Sims at the center spot. That being said, they appear to be open with moving Noel this offseason. The veteran big man is owed over $9 million for next season. Wherever he lands, Noel is unlikely to be a fantasy factor in most formats.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Jake Fischer
March 26, 2022
New York Knicks center
Nerlens Noel (foot) won't suit up against the Pistons on Sunday. The veteran hasn't played since early February because of a sore left foot, and there's a good chance he won't return for the remainder of the year.
Julius Randle (quadriceps) is questionable, so
Obi Toppin,
Jericho Sims, and
Taj Gibson could continue to get extra work. However, Toppin has the most fantasy upside out of that trio by far.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2022
New York Knicks center
Nerlens Noel (foot) won't play on Sunday versus the Utah Jazz. This shouldn't surprise anyone, primarily since the veteran hasn't played since early February. As a result,
Mitchell Robinson remains in play as a viable fantasy option in all formats.
Obi Toppin and
Jericho Sims may also continue to receive extra minutes, although neither man offers much from a production standpoint.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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