NBA Trade Verdict
Pistons Win
Detroit won by turning a protected Milwaukee first-round pick into Jalen Duren's draft rights.
July 6, 2022 Detroit Pistons / New York Knicks Record confidence: High
Detroit Pistons Received
- Player Kemba Walker
- Draft Rights rights to Jalen Duren
New York Knicks Received
- Draft Pick 2025 first round pick (Bucks pick) (protected top 4) (#19 – Nolan Traoré)
Trade Analysis
Duren became a young starting center with elite rebounding and finishing tools, while Kemba Walker was a salary mechanism rather than the core return. The outgoing pick ultimately landed later in the first round, allowing Detroit to move up for a player who became part of its young foundation. The realized player value supports a clear Detroit win.