<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-news-lonnie-walker-stat-line-euroleague-debut');   ga('set', 'title', 'Lonnie Walker’s brutal stat line in EuroLeague debut sparks buzz');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lonnie-Walkers-brutal-stat-line-in-EuroLeague-debut-sparks-buzz.jpg"></figure><h1>Lonnie Walker’s brutal stat line in EuroLeague debut sparks buzz</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-07T19:15:56-08:00">November 7th, 7:15pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-07T19:56:15-08:00">November 7th, 7:56pm</time><address><a>Nathan Yasis</a>Nathan Yasis is an Associate Editor for ClutchPoints, specializing in the NBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Lonnie Walker IV had a rough start to his EuroLeague career with Zalgiris Kaunas, failing to score and posting a -9 efficiency, marking the second-worst PIR in the team’s history.</p><p>The former NBA player struggled in his EuroLeague debut, going scoreless in nearly 13 minutes of play. He missed all four of his two-point attempts and four from three-point range, contributing two turnovers, one steal, and <a href="https://www.twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1854702784681025669" rel="noopener">finishing with the second-worst</a> PIR in the team’s franchise history.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lonnie Walker IV in his first EuroLeague game:</p><p>0 PTS<br>0/8 FG</p><p>(Via <a href="https://twitter.com/BasketNews_com?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BasketNews_com</a> ) <a href="https://t.co/KudGwbA13X">pic.twitter.com/KudGwbA13X</a></p><p>— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1854702784681025669?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Walker, 25, had difficulty finding his rhythm throughout the game. Despite starting, he was subbed in and out six times and never seemed to settle into a groove during his brief time on the court. Zalgris Kaunas lost to FC Bayern Munich on the road, 77-74.</p><h2><b>Lonnie Walker IV still testing the waters in the Euroleague</b></h2><p>The former NBA player who arrived in Kaunas only last Sunday, had minimal time to prepare, joining just a couple of team practices before his first game. During his initial interview, he acknowledged that adapting to EuroLeague basketball might take him a little while.</p><p>“Weighing out my cards, seeing what’s next, what’s new, and what’s best for me,” said Lonnie Walker IV.</p><p>As a newcomer to European basketball, Walker recognizes the need for adjustment. However, he emphasized that he doesn’t want to interfere with the team’s chemistry, especially considering Zalgiris’ strong 6-1 record in the EuroLeague before his debut.</p><p>“I know my capabilities. I know what type of player I am, how good of a player I am, and what I can be. It’s just about fitting in with the right team at the right means or getting the opportunity where opportunity meets preparation, so Zalgiris, honestly, was one of the perfect places to play with, as far as the team, the defensive schemes, and everything of that aspect. I think the stars aligned with this one,” he <a href="https://youtu.be/rMaKOGodlfI?si=cxkkTEs1TcGNe7nn" rel="noopener">said in an interview</a> via Zalgiris TV.</p><h2><b>Hoping for a return to the NBA</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lonnie-Walker-in-the-NBA.jpg"><figcaption>Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Although Walker’s contract with Zalgiris lasts for the season, several NBA teams are monitoring his progress. He has an NBA exit clause in February, allowing him the option to return to the league if a suitable opportunity arises.</p><p>According to NBA insider Marc Stein, both the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets are evaluating the possibility of signing Walker IV later this season, depending on their roster flexibility.</p><p>During the 2023-24 season, Walker IV played with the Brooklyn Nets, contributing 9.7 points, 1.3 assists, and 2.2 rebounds per game, along with a shooting percentage of 42.4 from the field.</p><p>Before joining Lithuania, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-boston-surprising-lonnie-walker-iv-decision">Boston Celtics signed Walker IV to a one-year deal in August</a>. He played in four of the team’s five preseason games, averaging 7.3 points and 2.5 assists in 16.4 minutes per game.</p><p>The Celtics intended for Walker IV to join their G-League team in Maine, but according to Stein, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-lonnie-walker-iv-message-big-career-decision">Walker felt that playing in the EuroLeague</a> would offer him a better chance to showcase his skills to NBA teams.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lonnie Walker’s brutal stat line in EuroLeague debut sparks buzz

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-western-conference-contender-monitoring-lonnie-walker-iv-potential-return');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA Rumors: Western Conference contender ‘monitoring’ Lonnie Walker IV amid potential return');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Western-Conference-contender-monitoring-Lonnie-Walker-IV-amid-potential-return.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoins</figcaption></figure><h1>NBA Rumors: Western Conference contender ‘monitoring’ Lonnie Walker IV amid potential return</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-06T12:52:35-08:00">November 6th, 12:52pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-06T12:53:19-08:00">November 6th, 12:53pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Denver Nuggets are <a href="https://x.com/dnvr_nuggets/status/1854210935855944106" rel="noopener">reportedly keeping a close watch</a> on guard Lonnie Walker IV, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, who shared the update on the “Denver Nuggets Podcast.” Stein noted that the Nuggets are among a select few teams actively monitoring Walker, who recently signed with Zalgiris Kaunas in the EuroLeague after a stint with the Brooklyn Nets during the 2023-24 NBA season.</p><p>“I was told that Denver is a team to watch. The Nuggets are monitoring this,” Stein said. “Now all the Nuggets can do is offer a minimum; they’d also have to create the roster space to do it… but the Nuggets were mentioned to me along with the Celtics at this point as the two teams most closely monitoring Walker and would like to bring him back.”</p><p>While Denver and the Boston Celtics both have an interest in Walker, the potential acquisition presents financial challenges. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-boston-adding-ex-lakers-weapon-two-peat-pursuit">Walker was initially signed by the Celtics</a> on a one-year deal in August, but the team ultimately waived him to avoid luxury tax penalties that would have exceeded $10 million. For Denver, any move to acquire Walker would require a minimum contract offer and additional maneuvering to create the necessary roster space, a hurdle that may complicate the prospect.</p><p>“In the Celtics’ case, I think the Celtics would’ve loved to have him, but they’re gonna have to create more flexibility in terms of luxury tax, and that’s something obviously Denver has to think about as well,” Stein continued. “I think we’re gonna see Walker back in the NBA this season at some point.”</p><h2><b>Nuggets looking to potentially add Lonnie Walker IV to bolster their bench depth</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lonnie-Walker-IV-12-controls-the-ball-while-Toronto-Raptors-guard-Davion-Mitchell-45.jpg"><figcaption>© Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Walker, who last played in the NBA with the Brooklyn Nets, posted averages of 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game over 58 appearances, shooting an efficient 42.3% from the field and 38.4% from beyond the arc. The 25-year-old’s skill set, especially his shooting touch, could be a valuable addition for a Nuggets team looking to strengthen its bench depth. Denver lost two notable guards in recent seasons, with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-pacers-bruce-brown-pens-heartfelt-message-fans">Bruce Brown signing with the Indiana Pacers</a> before being traded to the Toronto Raptors, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-kentavious-caldwell-pope-gave-denver-opportunity-before-joining-magic">Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leaving to join the Orlando Magic</a> this past offseason.</p><p>Despite transitioning to EuroLeague play, Walker’s youth and recent performances in the NBA keep him on the radar of multiple teams in need of an experienced scoring guard. Known for his impactful play with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-lonnie-walker-iv-fourth-quarter-heroics-echoes-kobe-bryant-1997-playoff-explosion">Los Angeles Lakers during their 2023 playoff run</a>, Walker scored 15 points in a critical fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors, becoming the first Laker since Kobe Bryant to deliver such a performance in a playoff fourth quarter.</p><p>As the Nuggets eye another deep postseason run, the addition of Walker could offer a much-needed scoring option off the bench. However, securing his services will depend on both financial flexibility and an available roster spot, making this situation one to monitor as the season progresses.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA Rumors: Western Conference contender ‘monitoring’ Lonnie Walker IV amid potential return

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-news-lonnie-walker-iv-message-big-career-decision');   ga('set', 'title', 'Lonnie Walker IV shares powerful message after making big career decision');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NBA-news-Lonnie-Walker-IV-shares-powerful-message-after-making-big-career-decision.jpg"></figure><h1>Lonnie Walker IV shares powerful message after making big career decision</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-29T19:41:02-07:00">October 29th, 7:41pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-30T13:07:21-07:00">October 30th, 1:07pm</time><address><a>Nathan Yasis</a>Nathan Yasis is an Associate Editor for ClutchPoints, specializing in the NBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Boston Celtics</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Lonnie Walker IV impressed in preseason, sparking speculation among Boston Celtics fans about his potential spot on the roster. However, after signing an Exhibit 10 contract, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-boston-surprising-lonnie-walker-iv-decision">Walker was ultimately waived, with the Celtics</a> unable to justify retaining him due to salary cap implications.</p><p>The 25-year old inked a deal with the Celtics offering a substantial payout if he spent 60 days with their G-League affiliate, setting him up for a possible conversion to a standard NBA contract with Boston. However, when the Celtics revealed their Maine roster, Walker’s name was notably absent.</p><p>Walker faced a decision between entering free agency or joining the Celtics’ G League affiliate in Maine. Reports indicated that the 2018 first-round pick opted for free agency, a choice he appeared to confirm on Tuesday.</p><h2><b>Lonnie Walker’s message after being cut by the Celtics</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Lonnie-Walker-IV-with-the-Celtics-during-the-pre-season.jpg"><figcaption>Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>“I’m only 25 all in due time!” Walker <a href="https://www.twitter.com/lonniewalker_4/status/1851308753972232489" rel="noopener">said in a post</a> on X(formerly Twitter). “The marathon continues. I know the stars will align. Self belief is the best belief. All apart of the story. Stay tuned.”</p><p>In training camp, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-lonnie-walker-blunt-admission-status">Walker expressed openness to a G-League stint</a>. After showcasing his skills in preseason action and even earning minutes with the Celtics’ bench unit, fans were hopeful he’d stay. However, with Boston already deep into the luxury tax, the cost of retaining Walker as the 15th roster spot proved too high.</p><p>With limited NBA roster spots open at the start of the week, Walker may look to play overseas and potentially make an NBA return after the trade deadline.</p><p>Hints suggest Walker’s time with Boston may not be entirely over. According to Jake Fischer from Bleacher Report, there’s a chance the Celtics could bring him back later this season, even if it’s not immediate.</p><p>The Celtics’ decision to waive Dmytro Skapintsev, Ron Harper Jr., Jay Scrubb, and Hason Ward didn’t stir much reaction. What stood out, however, was that Lonnie Walker IV wasn’t cut alongside them, raising some eyebrows.</p><p>Walker was waived two days later, suggesting the Celtics may have held off out of respect for his established NBA experience, unlike the other recent cuts. Still, it was evident he had impressed enough for Boston to carefully weigh their decision before ultimately parting ways.</p><h2><b>Circumstances just not aligning for the Celtics to acquire Walker</b></h2><p>The Celtics have shown interest in retaining Walker, but the luxury tax’s financial constraints posed a major obstacle. They even explored a trade involving Jaden Springer to free up space and offset costs; however, these attempts ultimately came up short.</p><p>Walker is undeniably a scoring asset who can heat up quickly, but with the Celtics off to a strong 4-0 start, winning three of those games by sizable margins, his offensive boost may not be a pressing need. Adding him could offer extra firepower to an already deep roster, but the Celtics appear well-equipped with talent for now.</p><p>Lonnie Walker IV is beginning his seventh professional season and has appeared in over 300 NBA games. However, he couldn’t secure a guaranteed contract during the summer and is still in search of a team. Recently, reports surfaced indicating that Real Madrid expressed interest in him, but he remains unsigned for the time being. Throughout his career, Walker has played for the Spurs, Lakers, and Nets.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lonnie Walker IV shares powerful message after making big career decision

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Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Just months after <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-boston-grade-lonnie-walker-nba-free-agency-signing">signing with the Boston Celtics in the offseason</a>, Lonnie Walker IV is once again a free agent. The defending champions released the veteran guard after their final preseason game as a part of their final roster cuts before the regular season begins.</p><p>Walker, who is entering his seventh year in the NBA, signed a one-year deal with Boston in August in search of obtaining his first championship ring. Less than two months later, he was <a href="https://x.com/brettsiegelnba/status/1847677608521339327?t=vnLDgTn4yNZudl1UzUUjJA" rel="noopener">waived to save over $10 million</a> in salary cap room, sources confirmed to ClutchPoints.</p><p>The decision to waive Walker is surprising considering his ability to score off the bench was a trait the team desired. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-celtics-interested-in-otto-porter-jr-lonnie-walker-iv-trade-bolster-bench-at-deadline">Celtics nearly picked up Walker</a> at the 2024 trade deadline, making the move even more puzzling given that they almost gave up assets to acquire his skill set a year ago.</p><h2><b>Celtics’ 2024-2025 roster</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Lonnie-Walker-IV.jpg"><figcaption>Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>With Walker now off the roster, the Celtics have the league maximum of 17 players on its team. A staggering 15 of the 17 players are returning members of its championship team a year ago. The only two additions are rookies Baylor Scheierman and Anton Watson. Drew Peterson and JD Davison are the two players currently on two-way contracts with the Maine Celtics of the G-League.</p><p>Given that they are returning essentially the same team that hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy in June, all of the key rotational pieces from the Celtics’ recent title win will be back in Boston. Unsurprisingly, reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and All-Star Jayson Tatum remain the team’s two highest-paid players. Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis are close behind, both earning roughly $30 million per year.</p><p>Boston’s 2024 championship was the franchise’s first since 2008. It was also the organization’s 18th banner, the most in NBA history, breaking a tie with cross-country rivals Los Angeles Lakers.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Celtics make surprising Lonnie Walker IV decision

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He is also a producer at MLB Network Radio and covers college basketball for A10Talk. David graduated from George Washington in 2023, where he was the radio play-by-play broadcaster for their Men's and Women's Basketball teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Boston Celtics did not make many moves this offseason. However, one low-risk, high-reward move that the reigning champion <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-boston-grade-lonnie-walker-nba-free-agency-signing">Celtics did make is to bring in free agent Lonnie Walker IV</a>.</p><p>Walker addressed <a href="https://x.com/RealBobManning/status/1838671388548251687" rel="noopener">his role</a> on the team in an interview with NBC Sports Boston during the Celtics’ media availability on Monday per Bobby Manning of CLNS Media.</p><p>“I’m still on an E10. I’m not on a guaranteed contract yet, so right now I’m really just trying to earn that guaranteed contract and play to the best of my ability.”</p><p>Walker is absolutely correct. This offseason, Walker signed a fully non-guaranteed one-year Exhibit 10 contract. During training camp and the preseason, it will be up to him to prove that he deserves a guaranteed contract and a spot on the Celtics’ 15-man roster.</p><p>14 of the Celtics’ 15 roster spots are accounted for. That means that Walker will likely be competing with Ron Harper Jr., Tristan Enaruna and Dmytro Skapintsev, who all also signed E-10 contracts, for the final spot. Walker has the most NBA experience of that group, and should be considered an early favorite to make the roster. Despite that, Walker’s comments show that he is taking the preseason seriously and understands the position he is in. Even if he does make the roster, minutes will be difficult to come by. It seems like Walker is up for the challenge.</p><h2><b>What Lonnie Walker IV’s role with the Boston Celtics could be</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09-24-24-walker-image.jpeg"><figcaption>© Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nets-news-kevin-ollie-explains-lonnie-walker-disappearance-hot-start">Walker spent last season with the Brooklyn Nets</a> before signing with the Celtics this offseason. Through 58 games while averaging 17.4 minutes per game, the 6-4, 25-year-old guard scored 9.7 points per game and shot 38.4% from three. Walker also spent a year with the Los Angeles Lakers after being drafted by San Antonio Spurs out of Miami with the 18th overall pick of the 2018 draft and playing the first four seasons of his career in San Antonio. Walker scored a career-high 12.1 points per game as the Spurs’ sixth man in the 2021-2022 season.</p><p>While Walker will likely not play a significant role for the Celtics if he does indeed earn a guaranteed contract, he can still provide value with his three point shooting and athleticism off the bench. The Celtics do not have a lot of guard depth off the bench beyond Payton Pritchard. If Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown or Pritchard have to miss any time, Walker would immediately slot in to the rotation.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lonnie Walker makes blunt admission about status with Celtics

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Man that missed dunk was a foul im not missing that 🤦🏾‍♂️

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Just spent my last hours in SA and to think I’m not coming back is crazy. Will forever love the city of San Antonio. Y’all got my heart 💕🙏🏾 I can’t thank the fans and the community enough. Love y’all ☯️

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Air up there is a little thinner 🤷🏾‍♂️ 

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PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
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