Nerlens Noel Fantasy Stats

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.

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.

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.

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.

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (foot) will miss Sunday's meeting against Brooklyn. No surprise here, as Noel has missed over a month of action because of a sore left foot. It's unknown how much longer he will be out or if he will even return this season, for that matter. However, with Mitchell Robinson handling most of the minutes in the middle, Noel isn't expected to receive much work anyway.

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Noel has been unable to play in over a month due to left foot soreness. It's a shame because Noel is usually a reliable contributor when healthy, but can't seem to stay on the court this season. Mitchell Robinson has picked up the slack and is providing seventh round value since Noel went down. He is worth a look in most formats with Noel having no return date in sight. Taj Gibson should see more playing time as well, but doesn't offer much in terms of fantasy production.

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (foot) and small/power forward Cam Reddish (shoulder) have been ruled out for Wednesday's game vs. Dallas. With Mitchell Robinson (illness) questionable to play, the Knicks could be staring down being significantly short-handed in the frontcourt. Noel's season has been sidetracked by injuries, as his left foot soreness has kept him out of the mix since Feb. 7. Until the team is able to give a substantial update, fantasy managers can proceed as if Jericho Sims, Taj Gibson, or even Julius Randle will handle backup center duties. Reddish has begun to crack New York's rotation with more regularity, but a sprained right shoulder has set him back and likely opened up minutes among the team's second unit.

New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett (ankle) and center Nerlens Noel (foot) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This will be the fourth straight game missed for Barrett and the firth straight for Noel. Quentin Grimes should remain in the starting lineup due to Barrett's absence. Grimes has been solid for two straight games, hitting exactly five three-pointers in each contest while scoring a total of 39 points over the two-game set. He's a great target for DFS on Wednesday. Mitchell Robinson, another strong DFS option, will dominate the center minutes on Wednesday with Noel out. Taj Gibson will back Robinson up, though Gibson's unlikely to play more than about 15 minutes.

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This will be his fourth consecutive game on the sidelines with a left knee injury. Fellow center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is questionable for the game. If Robinson sits, Taj Gibson and Obi Toppin could be set for some heavy minutes in the frontcourt. Gibson would be a worthy DFS target in that scenario as he'd be a threat for a low-end double-double.

New York Knicks big men Mitchell Robinson (back) and Nerlens Noel (knee) have both been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. As a result, we should see a good amount of Obi Toppin and Taj Gibson on the floor with Julius Randle logging some center minutes. Robinson and Noel have been dealing with their respective injuries for the past week or so, but they've mostly played through the pain. Tuesday's game is the backend of a back-to-back set, so the team is likely playing it safe with them. We'd expect both players to suit up for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors.