Lonnie Walker IV, who was a part of the Boston Celtics through training camp and preseason time, will not be returning to Boston, but has found a home back in the NBA. While there was some speculation of Walker returning to Boston this season,
There was a chance Lonnie Walker IV could have made it back to the NBA this season, but he's reportedly finishing out the season overseas.
The Philadelphia 76ers are signing Lonnie Walker IV to a two-year deal, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. One of the most prominent players on the buyout market nearly started this season with the Boston Celtics before heading overseas.
After four months in Lithuania, Lonnie Walker IV reportedly is returning to the NBA and joining a Celtics rival.
Lonnie Walker IV spent the summer traning with the Boston Celtics. He was signed to an Exhibit 10 deal, allowing him to participate in Boston’s training camp and preseason games. Brad Stevens and Joe Mazzulla ultimately decided against signing Walker for the 2024-25 season.
Former Boston Celtics guard Lonnie Walker IV is back in the NBA, signing a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The rival big man pinpointed the key to beating the Boston Celtics over a seven game playoff series later this year.
On Friday, the 76ers officially announced in an official release that they signed wing Lonnie Walker IV after his brief stint overseas. Reports surfaced earlier in the week that they would sign the Pennsylvania native, but it was not made official until after the 76ers' loss to Boston.