Contract Breakdown

Nerlens Noel Contract and Salary Cap Details: Contract Breakdown, Dead Money, and News

Contract Breakdown

Current Contract

Nerlens Noel signed a three-year, $32 million contract with the Detroit Pistons in 2021. The contract includes a player option for the third year.

Breakdown

| Year | Salary | |---|---| | 2021-22 | $9.2 million | | 2022-23 | $9.6 million | | 2023-24 | $10 million (player option) |

Salary Cap Implications

Noel's contract has a significant impact on the Pistons' salary cap. In 2021-22, his $9.2 million salary accounts for approximately 8% of the team's cap space. In 2022-23, his salary rises to $9.6 million, which will increase his cap hit slightly.

Dead Money

If Noel declines his player option for the 2023-24 season, the Pistons will have $10 million in dead money on their cap. This means that the team will still count Noel's salary against their cap, even though he is no longer on the roster.

Latest News

* Noel has been a key contributor for the Pistons since joining the team in 2021. He has averaged 8.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game. * In the 2022-23 season, Noel has played a reduced role due to injuries and the emergence of young center Isaiah Stewart. * The Pistons are currently evaluating their roster and could consider trading Noel before the trade deadline if they believe they can get better value in return.