Celtics waive Lonnie Walker IV forward of season opener: report initially appeared on NBC Sports activities Boston
Lonnie Walker IV’s quest to make the Boston Celtics’ opening day roster has failed.
The Celtics surrender Walker, Shams Charania of ESPN reported Saturday. Walker signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cs on August 28.
Groups now have the choice to say Walker on waivers, but when he clears waivers, he’ll return to the group and be part of Boston’s G League affiliate in Maine.
Walker at all times confronted an uphill battle to make the ultimate roster. The C’s would have put themselves in a troublesome spot with roster flexibility and funds. If he lands in Maine, there might be alternatives down the street. https://t.co/ea3UFAQxC5
– Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) October 19, 2024
Walker averaged 9.7 factors in 17.4 minutes per recreation for the Brooklyn Nets final season and is three seasons faraway from averaging a career-high 12.1 factors per recreation with the San Antonio Spurs in 2021-2022. He confirmed flashes of manufacturing within the preseason with Boston, however could not carve out a spot on a loaded Celtics roster that introduced again 13 gamers from final season’s title-winning group and is already immersed within the luxurious tax.
The Celtics now have one open spot forward of their common season opener in opposition to the New York Knicks on Tuesday, October 22.
