PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 22: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on November 22, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 115-105. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Getty
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DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 16: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against Aaron Gordon #50 of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter in game one of the Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena on May 16, 2023 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Getty
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 12: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles past Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter in game six of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 12, 2023 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 Harry How/Getty Images) Getty
A former Los Angeles Lakers veteran is hitting NBA waivers this week.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Lonnie Walker IV will get a chance to hit the open market once again. It turns out that the Denver Nuggets stint was not successful this offseason.
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Back in August, Walker joined the Nuggets after playing overseas for Maccabi Tel Aviv. It was another return to the NBA for the former Lakers forward.
The Nuggets rolled out Walker for just eight minutes in his lone preseason game with the team. He scored one point during that time.
Lonnie Walker's Run With The Lakers
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – MAY 16: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against Aaron Gordon #50 of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter in game one of the Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena on May 16, 2023 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
The Lakers were the second team to give Walker a chance in the NBA.
In 2022-2023, Walker was coming off a four-year run with theSan Antonio Spurs. As a reserve in 2021-2022, Walker played in 70 games for the Spurs, seeing the court for 23.0 minutes per game.
The veteran produced averages of 12.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 12: Stephen Curry #30 of theGolden State Warriorsdribbles past Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter in game six of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 12, 2023 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 Harry How/Getty Images)
When he joined the Lakers, Walker played in 56 games, garnering 32 starts. He saw the court for 23.2 minutes per game, shooting 44.8% from the field. Walker also produced an average of 11.7 minutes per game, coming down with 1.9 rebounds, and dishing out 1.1 assists per game.
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After his run with the Lakers, Walker joined theBrooklyn Nets. He didn't stick with Brooklyn beyond that one season, instead rolling with theBoston Celticsfor a preseason run. However, Walker didn't make the final cut. That forced him to join Žalgiris Kaunas, a club in Lithuania.
After a run overseas, Walker came back to the NBA during the 2024-2025 NBA season to play for thePhiladelphia 76ers. That 20-game run was the last time he was seen in the NBA during the regular season.
