Charlotte — After being away from the team for more than two weeks, Nerlens Noel's time with the Pistons has come to an end.
The veteran center has completed a contract buyout with the Pistons, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The separation makes Noel an unrestricted free agent and allows him to join a playoff roster.
Detroit took on Noel's 3-year, $27.7 million contract in an offseason trade to acquire Alec Burks and a couple of future second-round picks from the New York Knicks. He was owed $9.2 million this season and $9.6 million during the 2023-24 season.