The former NBA player who wants to come back this summer
Lonnie Walker IV is seeking a new opportunity in the NBA after his time with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Lonnie Walker IV is determined to return to the NBA. After a season defending the colors of Maccabi Tel Aviv, the American shooting guard is back on the market with the aim of finding a new opportunity in the best basketball league in the world.
The player has a release clause in the contract he signed with the Israeli team, allowing him to consider offers from NBA franchises this summer. Following a season in European basketball and various experiences with different teams in the North American league, Walker seeks to revive a career that has gone through different stages since turning professional.
His career combines seasons as a starter, team changes, and experiences both in Europe and the United States, making him a player with a broad trajectory despite still having room to continue competing at the highest level.
Lonnie Walker's priority is to rejoin an NBA roster.
The shooting guard has an exit clause in the contract he holds with Maccabi Tel Aviv, a circumstance that facilitates a possible return to the United States if he receives an offer during this market period.
After competing in Israel last season, the player once again positions himself among the available names for franchises looking to strengthen their perimeter.
Impressive Numbers in Israel
Walker delivered a solid performance during his time with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Across all competitions, he played a total of 45 games.
During that period, he averaged 15.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, establishing himself as one of the offensive references for the Israeli team.
This performance comes after a journey marked by constant changes of destination in recent years.
| Lonnie Walker's Statistics with Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|
| Games | 45 |
| Points | 15.2 |
| Rebounds | 2.5 |
| Assists | 2.2 |
A Career with Several NBA Teams
Before embarking on his European adventure, Walker spent the first seven seasons of his career in the NBA.
Throughout that journey, he represented San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers.
His longest tenure was with San Antonio, where he stayed for four seasons before seeking new horizons.
Subsequently, he embarked on a journey that took him through several franchises in a short period of time.
The Journey after Leaving San Antonio
On June 30, 2022, Walker signed a one-year, $6.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
A year later, on July 2, 2023, he reached an agreement as a free agent with the Brooklyn Nets.
In August 2024, he signed a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics but was waived on October 19 before the official start of the competition.
A few weeks later, he found a new opportunity in Europe.
On October 30, he joined Žalgiris Kaunas, where he played part of the 2024-25 season.
His stay in Lithuania was brief.
On February 18, 2025, he returned to the NBA after signing a two-year, $3.7 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Maccabi's Bet
After concluding his stint in Philadelphia, Walker once again changed his destination.
On July 24, 2025, he signed a three-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, valued at around $10 million gross.
Furthermore, the contract included exit clauses to the NBA for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, a detail that now becomes significant as he considers a potential return to the American league.
| Recent Timeline of Lonnie Walker | |
| 2022 | Signs with Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2023 | Joins Brooklyn Nets |
| August 2024 | Signs with Boston Celtics |
| October 2024 | Released by Boston |
| October 2024 | Joins Žalgiris Kaunas |
| February 2025 | Returns to the NBA with Philadelphia 76ers |
| July 2025 | Signs with Maccabi Tel Aviv |
The Market Reopens
With the exit clause in his contract and after a productive season in Israel, Lonnie Walker is once again available for NBA teams.
His experience with various franchises, coupled with the performance shown during his time in Europe, allows him to approach this summer with the goal of securing a new opportunity in the league.
Now, it will be the market that determines whether any organization will bet on a player who is already familiar with the competition and who seeks to write a new chapter in a career defined by the ability to adapt to very different scenarios.
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