NBA Trade Verdict
Even Trade
Detroit acquired Alec Burks; Nerlens Noel; 2023 second round pick (Pistons pick) (#31 – James Nnaji); 2026 second round pick (more favorable of Knicks, Timberwolves picks) (outcome unknown); cash considerations from New York Knicks for rights to Nikola Radicevic; 2025 second round pick (protected top 55) (outcome unknown).
July 11, 2022 Detroit Pistons / New York Knicks Record confidence: Low
Detroit Pistons Received
- Player Alec Burks
- Player Nerlens Noel
- Draft Pick 2023 second round pick (Pistons pick) (#31 – James Nnaji )
- Draft Pick 2026 second round pick (more favorable of Knicks, Timberwolves picks) (?-?)
- Cash cash considerations
New York Knicks Received
- Draft Rights rights to Nikola Radicevic
- Draft Pick 2025 second round pick (protected top 55) (?-?)
Trade Analysis
Detroit’s return was led by Alec Burks, while the principal outgoing value was rights to Nikola Radicevic. The completed returns remain broadly comparable.