NBA: 76ers sign Lonnie Walker IV to 2-year, $3M deal
Lonnie Walker IV #8 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball against Paul Reed #44 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half at Barclays Center on March 05, 2024 in New York City. Mike Lawrie/Getty Images/AFP
The Philadelphia 76ers agreed to a two-year, $3 million deal with veteran guard Lonnie Walker IV, his agent told ESPN on Tuesday.
Walker, 26, was a first-round pick (18th overall) by the San Antonio Spurs in 2018 and has also played for the Los Angeles Lakers (2022-23) and Brooklyn Nets (2023-24).
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He owns career averages of 9.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 322 games (88 starts). Walker spent time in the 2024-25 preseason with the Boston Celtics but was waived on Oct. 19.
George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN that Walker had an NBA opt-out in his current contract with Lithuania’s Zalgiris Kaunas of the EuroLeague.
