Ex-Lakers Player Makes Personal Decision, Hinting At Next Move
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Ex-Lakers Player Makes Personal Decision, Hinting At Next Move
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 28: Lonnie Walker IV #16 of the Denver Nuggets fields questions during media day at Ball Arena on September 28, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) Getty
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 18: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots defended by Jordan Goodwin #7 of the Washington Wizards in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on December 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) Getty
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 01: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Dario Saric #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center on March 01, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) Getty
A training camp tryout with the Denver Nuggets has turned out to be a flop for the former Los Angeles Lakers wing, Lonnie Walker IV.
On Monday, the Nuggets decided to cut ties with the 27-year-old veteran, who didn't have a guaranteed contract.
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Shortly after it was announced that Walker's time with the Nuggets was finished, it was revealed that he signed with a new agent.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 18: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots defended by Jordan Goodwin #7 of theWashington Wizardsin the first half at Crypto.com Arena on December 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
"Lonnie Terrence Walker IV is our new client! He shined last 2 years in Europe, playing for Zalgiris and Maccabi, while he is currently at the Denver Nuggets' training camp!" basketball agent Misko Raznatovic announced on X.
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MARCH 01: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Dario Saric #9 of theOklahoma City Thunderduring the first quarter at Paycom Center on March 01, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
After four seasons with the Spurs, Walker joined the Lakers, where he played for 56 games.
During his time in LA, Walker picked up 32 starts and averaged 23.2 minutes per game. He shot 44.8% from the field, and knocked down 36.5% of his threes.
The veteran drained 11.7 points per game, came down with 1.9 rebounds per game, and dished out 1.1 assists per outing. The Lakers didn't keep Walker around long-term. He went to play for theBrooklyn Nets, before trying to crack a spot on the Boston Celtics' roster.
After missing final cuts in Boston ahead of the 2024-2025 NBA season, Walker took on a stint overseas before making his way back to the NBA with thePhiladelphia 76ers. After his run with the Sixers, Walker joined Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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There was hope for another NBA comeback, but the Nuggets aren't keeping Walker around. It's unclear where his next destination will be, but his latest move seems to suggest that a run outside of the States is his most likely move at this time.
