August 29 – The Boston Celtics and free agent Lonnie Walker IV have agreed to a one-year contract, ESPN reported Wednesday.
Walker, 25, will receive an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, according to The Athletic. If Walker is released after camp and plays for the team’s G League affiliate in Maine, he could be eligible for a bonus worth up to $77,500.
Walker will compete for the final roster spot with the reigning NBA champion Celtics.
In 58 games last season with the Brooklyn Nets, Walker averaged 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 17.4 minutes per game.
Selected in the first round (18th overall) of the 2018 draft by the San Antonio Spurs, the six-year veteran averaged 9.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 322 games (88 starts) with the Spurs (2018-22), Los Angeles Lakers (2022-23) and Nets.
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