After two seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nerlens Noel has agreed to terms with the New York Knicks and will sign a one-year deal worth $5 million.
Nerlens’ departure from Oklahoma City is the latest move for the Thunder as the franchise continues to reinvent itself following the trades of Chris Paul, Dennis Schroder and Steven Adams, among others.
Unlike the aforementioned three, however, the Thunder aren’t receiving any compensation for Noel, who is expected to sign with the Knicks as a free agent. That was also the case for veteran sharpshooter Danilo Gallinari, who signed with the Atlanta Hawks as the franchise has seemingly prioritized trying to make a run to the playoffs next season.
The news of Noel’s departure was first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
$5M for the season, @KlutchSports agents Rich Paul and Lucas Newton tell ESPN. https://t.co/JMAkhZfOhj
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 22, 2020
After seven seasons in the NBA, Noel brings per-game averages of eight points and 6.2 rebounds with him to New York.
