Nov 26, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV (8) reacts after missing a dunk attempt during the second quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports John Jones-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Players React To Lonnie Walker News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 28, 2024 9:57 PM ET

Lonnie Walker has been solid NBA player over the previous six seasons.

After one year with the Brooklyn Nets, he became a free agent over the offseason.

On Wednesday evening, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Walker is signing with the Boston Celtics.

Free agent G Lonnie Walker IV has agreed on a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics, his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group tells ESPN. Walker IV averaged 9.7 points and shot 38% on three-pointers in 58 games for Brooklyn last season. pic.twitter.com/uAvrtsIQkD
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 29, 2024

Many people reacted to the news on social media (including several NBA players).

Devin Vassell: "Tuff"

Tuff https://t.co/kn7U1YZTYO
— Devin Vassell (@Yvngdevo) August 29, 2024

Dennis Smith Jr.: "More wins for da good guys"

Harry Giles: "Yeah gang @lonniewalkeriv"

Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the deal an Exhibit 10.

Via Charania: "Contract details for Lonnie Walker IV with the Celtics, sources said: Exhibit 10. An E10 allows Celtics to give a bonus to Walker if he is waived after training camp and plays for the team's G League affiliate in Maine."

Contract details for Lonnie Walker IV with the Celtics, sources said: Exhibit 10. An E10 allows Celtics to give a bonus to Walker if he is waived after training camp and plays for the team's G League affiliate in Maine.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 29, 2024

Via Keith Smith of Spotrac: "If players who can actually play, like Lonnie Walker, are having to take camp deals, we've either gone too far with things CBA-wise or teams are being FAR too cautious. He should have a guaranteed minimum deal, at the very least."

If players who can actually play, like Lonnie Walker, are having to take camp deals, we've either gone too far with things CBA-wise or teams are being FAR too cautious. He should have a guaranteed minimum deal, at the very least.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) August 29, 2024

Via Evan Sidery: "A player like Lonnie Walker, with a proven skillset, having to earn his way onto a roster with a training camp contract is further proof the NBA is ready for expansion immediately."

A player like Lonnie Walker, with a proven skillset, having to earn his way onto a roster with a training camp contract is further proof the NBA is ready for expansion immediately. https://t.co/sc6ri7xnPC
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) August 29, 2024

Walker has also spent time with the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs (in addition to Brooklyn).

His career averages are 9.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while shooting 42.2% from the field and 35.6% from the three-point range.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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