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Back in the States for another run at the NBA, Lonnie Walker IV officially put pen to paper to join the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday morning. Not long after signing his new deal, Walker suited up in his Sixers threads to gear up for his debut with the team to face one of his former franchises, the Brooklyn Nets.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / February 21

Sixers Make Roster Move With Former Celtics Player Official

Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, the team officially struck a deal with their free-agent acquisition, Lonnie Walker IV.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 19

One-Time Celtics Guard Will Not Face Boston After Joining Eastern Rival

The Boston Celtics are set to embark on their final 27 games of the season, which begins Thursday. They will face their division rival, the Phialdpehia 76ers.

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Philadelphia 76ers Sign 7-Year NBA Player Before Celtics Game

Lonnie Walker spent last season playing for the Brooklyn Nets. The former Miami star averaged 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 42.3% from the field and 38.4% from the three-point range in 58 games.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 18

One-Time Celtics Guard Abandons EuroLeague Team to Sign with East Rival

Shooting guard Lonnie Walker IV, who had been a tough preseason cut for the Boston Celtics, has ultimately decided not to explore the market in the NBA this season after all, despite having a buyout option in his EuroLeague contract through Tuesday.

Former Miami First Round Pick Lonnie Walker IV Signs Two-Year Deal With the Philadelphia 76ers

After some time away from the NBA, the former Miami Hurricane first-round pick returns to the league after spending some time overseas. Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to a two-year, $3.7 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, his agent George S.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 18

Former Lakers Guard Expected to Stay Overseas

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV is expected to finish out the 2024-25 season overseas. NBA insider Marc Stein shared the news via X. "Lonnie Walker IV will finish this season with Lithuania's BC Žalgiris, according to his agent George S.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 1

Former Lakers Guard Reportedly Drawing Interest Around NBA

Former Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard and 2018 first round draft pick Lonnie Walker IV is drawing interest from many NBA teams as the new year approaches. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, five teams are interested in the scoring guard, including the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, and Boston Celtics.

College Basketball News / Hoops Wire / December 30

Lonnie Walker’s Agent On Possible NBA Return: ‘Nothing Has Been Determined’

As Lonnie Walker IV continues his stint with Kaunas Zalgiris in the EuroLeague, NBA teams are taking notice. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, at least five NBA franchises — the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, and Boston Celtics — are showing interest in the 26-year-old scoring guard.

Lonnie Walker IV Drawing NBA Interest from Multiple Contenders

Veteran guard Lonnie Walker IV is back on the NBA radar, with several teams showing interest in bringing him back stateside, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Which Lonnie Walker IV Suitor Is The Best Free Agent Destination?

Zalgiris guard Lonnie Walker IV “is drawing NBA interest,” according to The Stein Line’s Marc Stein, who lists five teams —the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, and Boston Celtics —as potential free agent destinations.

Report: Miami Heat Could Stage South Florida Reunion With Former First-Round Pick

The Miami Heat’s solution to their guard depth may be a former first-round pick thoroughly familiar with the 305. NBA insider Marc Stein listed the Heat as a possible suitor for veteran guard and ex-Miami Hurricane Lonnie Walker.

College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / December 29

Multiple playoff hopefuls are eyeing this veteran guard

The Sixers, Timberwolves, Heat, Nuggets and Celtics are all said to have interest in signing veteran guard Lonnie Walker IV, reports Marc Stein (Twitter link).

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / November 5

Report: Former San Antonio Spurs Player Gaining Interest From Two Title Contenders

Former San Antonio Spurs player Lonnie Walker IV joined Žalgiris Kaunas on Wednesday to play for the EuroLeague. Walker has only recently begun to play professionally again, but rival NBA teams are starting to take notice.

Former Laker Leaves NBA for EuroLeague Powerhouse

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV is signing with Žalgiris Kaunas of the Euroleague, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Walker's contract reportedly includes an NBA buyout clause until Feb.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / November 4

Denver Nuggets Could Reportedly Be Landing Spot For 6-Year NBA Veteran

Lonnie Walker is coming off a season where he appeared in 58 games for the Brooklyn Nets. The former Miami star averaged 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 42.3% from the field and 38.4% from the three-point range.

College Basketball News / Fastbreak on SI / October 31

NBA Fans React To Lonnie Walker News

Lonnie Walker is coming off a year where he appeared in 58 games for the Brooklyn Nets. The former Miami star finished the season with averages of 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 42.3% from the field and 38.4% from the three-point range.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 30

Celtics Lose Free Agent Roster Hopeful To EuroLeague

After failing to make the final cut for the Boston Celtics’ regular season roster, free agent guard Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to sign with the EuroLeague’s Zalgiris Kaunas, ESPN’s Shams Charania and Bobby Marks.

3 Teams the Celtics Don't Want to See Lonnie Walker Join

Even though the Celtics cut Lonnie Walker, it's unclear if they truly are done with him. Knowing the contract he agreed to, he could join their G-League affiliate, potentially paving the way for him to be promoted to their roster in a few months.

College Basketball News / Fastbreak on SI / October 20

NBA Fans React To Lonnie Walker News

Lonnie Walker spent the preseason playing for the Boston Celtics before getting waived on Saturday. The former Miami star averaged 7.3 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest while shooting 42.9% from the field and 31.3% from the three-point range in four preseason games (one start).

Could The Miami Heat Sign Lonnie Walker?

Thirteen remaining teams, including the Miami Heat, have at least one roster spot available after they cut Isaiah Stevens, Nassir Little, and Zyon Pullin.

Lonnie Walker IV Responds to Celtics Decision to Waive Him

Saturday, the Celtics opted against converting Lonnie Walker IV's Exhibit 10 deal into a standard contract. Instead, they chose to waive him. Given the roughly $10 million tax hit that would have come with bringing Walker aboard to fill Boston's final roster spot, this was always the most likely outcome.