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Boston Celtics Reportedly Release 6-Year NBA Player

According to ESPN's Bobby Marks, the Celtics will waive Lonnie Walker.

Ben Stinar

Sep 24, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks to reporters during media day at Auerbach Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Sep 24, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks to reporters during media day at Auerbach Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

Lonnie Walker is coming off a season where he appeared in 58 games for the Brooklyn Nets.

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.

Over the offseason, Walker signed a deal with the Boston Celtics.

However, ESPN's Bobby Marks reports that he will be waived.

Via Marks: "Boston is waiving Lonnie Walker IV, sources confirm to ESPN."

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.

The former Miami star was the 18th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.

In addition to the Nets, he has also spent time with the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers over six seasons.

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.

He has also appeared in 19 NBA playoff games.

During the 2023 season, Walked helped the Lakers reach the Western Conference finals.

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."

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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Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.