Lonnie Walker IV News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Unforgiving NBA deal means former 76ers wing must earn his return the hard way Apparently, former 76ers wing Lonnie Walker's contract with the Nuggets is non-guaranteed, meaning he will still have to fight for his life...

SEPTEMBER 10 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Set to battle for bench role Walker has a chance to compete for a bench role at training camp after Denver shipped Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers.

Impact Walker is returning to the states in 2026-27 after playing in the EuroLeague last season, but it remains to be seen if he'll be part of the Nuggets' Opening Night rotation. He'll be battling primarily with rookie Alpha Diallo for playing time as a reserve this year, as Watson's exit creates a significant void for Denver.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lonnie Walker contract confusion may hint Nuggets have more moves brewing Lonnie Walker's contract confusion could be due to the Nuggets having more plans in store but not being able to execute them yet.

AUGUST 7 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Surprising Nuggets move just got Bulls one step closer to landing Peyton Watson Denver's surprising Lonnie Walker signing just made a Peyton Watson extension even tougher, giving the Bulls another reason to believe a dea...

AUGUST 6 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Lonnie Walker's Nuggets contract isn't what it seemed, & that's great news for Denver In his haste to break the news, it seems like Shams Charania may have botched the report on Lonnie Walker's new deal with the Denver Nuggets...

AUGUST 6 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Former 76ers wing just found the one team that could save his career Former 76ers wing Lonnie Walker IV landed at a perfect destination with the Nuggets after being out of the NBA.

AUGUST 6 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Inks pact with Denver Walker agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Nuggets on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact After spending the 2025-26 season in the EuroLeague with Maccabi Tel Aviv, Walker is returning stateside on a one-year pact with the Nuggets. The 2018 first-round pick owns career averages of 10.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists across seven NBA seasons. He's slated to serve as wing depth off the bench in Denver during the 2026-27 campaign.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Signing overseas Walker agreed to a contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Walker had his 2025-26 team option declined by the 76ers, and rather than sign elsewhere in the NBA, he'll pack his bags for the Euroleague. He spent time during the 2024-25 season with Lithuania's BC Zalgiris, averaging 13.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 19 games.

JULY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Sixers forward Lonnie Walker IV signs deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv Former Philadelphia 76ers forward Lonnie Walker IV signs a deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the EuroLeague.

JULY 24, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Former Spurs first-round pick without a job clearly deserves to be signed The Spurs haven't hit on every first-round pick, but former San Antonio guard Lonnie Walker is good enough for a roster spot in the NBA.

JULY 19, 2025 • AIRALAMO.COM

76ers ditched 1st-round guard, who is now leaving NBA for contract in Europe | Sporting News Lonnie Walker is in a tough spot.

JULY 12, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

76ers decline Lonnie Walker team option, Walker to hit free agency Shams Charania: The Philadelphia 76ers are declining guard Lonnie Walker IV’s team option worth $2.9 million, making him a free agent, sourc...

JUNE 29, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Sixers decline team option on Lonnie Walker IV, send him to free agency The Philadelphia 76ers will decline the team option on Lonnie Walker IV which will send him to free agency.

JUNE 29, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Team option declined Sunday The 76ers declined their $2.94 million team option in Walker's contract Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Walker joined Philadelphia on a one-year pact in February that included a team option for a second season. However, the 26-year-old swingman is now set to explore other opportunities in free agency this offseason. Walker appeared in 20 regular-season games (seven starts) last season, averaging 12.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists across 23.9 minutes per contest.

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia 76ers free agency: Will Lonnie Walker IV be exercised? Will the Philadelphia 76ers bring back Lonnie Walker IV on his team option in free agency?

JUNE 1, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Sixers guard Lonnie Walker IV discusses his plans for the offseason Philadelphia 76ers guard Lonnie Walker IV discusses his plans for the offseason after a return to the NBA.

MAY 2, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Final 2025 Philadelphia 76ers player grades: Lonnie Walker IV Here is the final grade and overview of the 2024-25 season for Philadelphia 76ers guard Lonnie Walker IV.

APRIL 25, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Lonnie Walker IV expresses desire to return to Sixers in the offseason Lonnie Walker IV opens up on his desire to return to the Philadelphia 76ers in the offseason.

APRIL 17, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Lonnie Walker IV ends season on high note, wants to stick with Sixers Former Reading High star scored 31 points in season-ending game Sunday

APRIL 14, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Lonnie Walker IV is a bright spot for Sixers at end of season, wants to stick with the team Former Reading High star scored 31 points in season-ending game Sunday

APRIL 14, 2025 • MCALL.COM

Lonnie Walker IV is a bright spot for Sixers at end of season, wants to stick with the team Former Reading High star scored 31 points in season-ending game Sunday

APRIL 14, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Ties career-high 31 points Sunday Walker supplied 31 points (11-23 FG, 8-15 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 37 minutes during Sunday's 122-102 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Walker tied his career high in points while knocking down a game- and career-best eight triples. The 26-year-old has been solid during his limited time in Philadelphia, finishing the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 12.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.3 three-pointers, 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks across 23.8 minutes per contest in 20 regular-season outings. Even if the Sixers don't exercise their team option in Walker's contract next season, he has certainly put on a solid audition for teams around the league after spending the early part of the season with Lithuania's BC Zalgiris.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls get ready for NBA play-in game with 122-102 win over 76ers in regular-season finale

Kevin Huerter hit five 3-pointers and scored 18 points and the Chicago Bulls warmed-up for the play-in game with a 122-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

76ers end 12-game skid by pummeling Wizards Jeff Dowtin Jr.scored a career-high 30 points and Lonnie Walker IV added 24, helping the visiting Philadelphia 76ers snap a 12-game losing s...

APRIL 10, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

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APRIL 10, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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Bulls get ready for NBA play-in game with 122-102 win over 76ers in regular-season finale