Former San Antonio Spurs 1st Round Pick Officially Joins New Team
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Former San Antonio Spurs 1st Round Pick Officially Joins New Team
SAN ANTONIO,TX-FEBRUARY 1: Lonnie Walker #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks against the Golden State Warriors in the second half at AT&T Center on February 1, 2022 in San Antonio,Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) Getty
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 6 : Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Denver Nuggets rushes the ball up the court under pressure from Trey Alexander #15 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of their preseason game at the Delta Center on October 6, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Chris Gardner/ Getty Images) Getty
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: Lonnie Walker IV #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates his three point shot in the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on May 12, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.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 Elsa/Getty Images) Getty
Three days after getting waived by the Denver Nuggets, former San Antonio Spurs first-round pick Lonnie Walker IV has joined a new team.
In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Walker's agent Misko Raznatovic announced that the 27-year-old guard will be joining Besitkas of the Basketball Super League in Turkey.
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"Lonnie Walker IV returned to Euroleague! He's the new player of Besiktas! #BeoBasket," Raznatovic tweeted.
The club also confirmed Walker's signing in an official press release.
Walker tried to return to theNBAthis past summer. He signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Nuggets and made it to training camp. He played two preseason games for Denver but failed to impress.
Walker's Nuggets Preseason
GettyLonnie Walker IV #4 of the Denver Nuggets rushes the ball up the court under pressure fromTrey Alexander#15 of theUtah Jazzduring the second half of their preseason game at the Delta Center on October 6, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
In his first preseason game, Lonnie Walker IV had three points, three rebounds and two assists in nine minutes. He followed it up with a one-point performance in eight minutes before getting a DNP-CD in what would have been his third preseason game.
"The Denver Nuggets have waived Lonnie Walker, league sources told @hoopshype," Scotto tweeted.
Walker hired Raznatovic as his agent after getting cut by the Nuggets, signaling his intent to resume his career in Europe.
Walker's Basketball Career
GettyLonnie Walker IV #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates his three point shot in the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on May 12, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
After one season at the University of Miami, Lonnie Walker IV declared for the 2018 NBA draft.
The San Antonio Spurs selected him 18th overall but didn't make an impact as a rookie. He appeared in just 17 games for the Spurs, spending more time in the NBA G League.
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Walker carved out a role off the bench in his second season before earning 38 starts in his third year. He had his best season in San Antonio during the 2021-22 campaign, averaging 12.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists.
However, the Spurs didn't bring him back in free agency. He joined theLos Angeles Lakers, highlighted by his performance in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against theGolden State Warriors.
Despite his playoff heroics, Walker only managed to sign a one-year deal with theBrooklyn Netsthe following season. He took his talents overseas a season later, suiting up for Zalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania.
ThePhiladelphia 76erscame calling late in the 2024-25 season. He appeared in 20 games and averaged 12.4 points per game.
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Walker returned to Europe last season, signing with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. He helped them win the 2026 Israeli Premier League championship.
Now, Walker is tasked to help fellow former NBA players like Jaylen Nowell, Wenyen Gabriel, Furkan Korkmaz, Ante Zizic and Devon Dotson take Besiktas to glory domestically and in the EuroLeague.
