NBA Rumors: Lonnie Walker IV Drawing Interest; Celtics, 76ers, Heat, More Linked

Posted by Admin December 30, 2024 NBA

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Lonnie Walker IV is attracting interest from NBA teams and is available for a buyout from his Žalgiris contract in the EuroLeague, with any NBA team able to make the move until Feb. 18, according to NBA Insider Marc Stein.

The Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics have all been mentioned as potential suitors, per Stein. Walker notably participated in Boston’s camp.

Prior to the 2024-2025 NBA Season, Walker IV announced that he was parting ways with the NBA after declining to sign a G League contract with the Maine Red Claws, per Forbes Hunter Felt.

Shortly after the announcement, he took to social media to address the situation.

“I’m only 25,” Walker posted on social media. “all in due time.”

Lonnie Walker IV @lonniewalker_4

I’m only 25 🙏🏾 all in due time ! The marathon continues. I know the stars will align. Self belief is the best belief. All apart of the story. Stay tuned ⏰

However, Walker IV has been showing out for the Žalgiris Kaunas. In 11 games he has averaged 14.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists while shooting 43.7 percent from the field and 36.8 percent from behind the three-point line.

Walker IV was the No. 18 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft out of the University of Miami. He spent his first four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, starting 56 total games and averaging 9.4 points per game while shooting 41 percent from the field and 34 percent from beyond the arc.

The 6’4″ guard then spent one season with the Los Angeles Lakers before joining the Celtics, where he averaged 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 42 percent from the field off the bench.