According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the Celtics will waive Lonnie Walker.
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Lonnie Walker is coming off a season where he appeared in 58 games for the Brooklyn Nets.
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He finished the year with averages of 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 42.3% from the field and 38.4% from the three-point range.
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Walker had been a long shot to make the roster, but he played well in the preseason, and many fans had wanted him on the team.
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The former Miami star was the 18th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.
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In addition to the Nets, he has also spent time with the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers over six seasons.
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Walker’s career averages are 9.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while shooting 42.2% from the field and 35.6% from the three-point range in 322 regular season games.
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He has also appeared in 19 NBA playoff games.
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During the 2023 season, Walked helped the Lakers reach the Western Conference finals.
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Via Jay King of The Athletic: “Including luxury tax, it would have cost the Celtics eight figures to keep Lonnie Walker on the roster. The financial reality was just a tough hill for him to climb.
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The Celtics will play their first game of the 2024-25 regular season on October 22 when they host the New York Knicks in Boston.
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