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Lonnie Walker IV praised Kendrick Nunn for his overall impact on how fellow former NBA players consider their EuroLeague options. “It all really started because of Kendrick Nunn. He’s one of the pioneers of this all, as far as Americans feeling or seeing more comfortably coming over here. He’s shown that it’s possible,” said the veteran of 361 NBA games, stretching from the Lakers to the San Antonio Spurs, Brooklyn Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers. “When you have a player like that, it’s kind of just a domino effect. I came next up in line. Now you have more and more players, as far as Americans coming in now. So, I just try to be my best as far as answering questions the best I can, and making them understand the difference between the NBA and the EuroLeague,” he added during the EuroLeague preseason Media Day of the Yellows.
Marc Stein: Jeff Dowtin Jr., who shot 40% from 3-point range last season for Philadelphia, is signing a two-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the EuroLeague, his agent Bill Neff tells me. Dowtin is Maccabi’s new PG and the second Sixer to join them this summer alongside Lonnie Walker IV.
It’s official! Lonnie Walker returns to the EuroLeague with Maccabi Tel Aviv. The Israeli club posted an interesting video on social media, confirming the signing of the 26-year-old guard. As announced, the former Zalgiris Kaunas player has inked a three-year deal with the Israeli powerhouse. “We are extremely proud to welcome Lonnie Walker IV to our family,” GM Claudio Coldebella said. “Bringing a talent of this caliber to Tel Aviv, a player who was drafted and tested in the NBA, is a strong and clear signal of our ambition to compete at the highest levels and excite our fans. Lonnie’s arrival is not an isolated move but the perfect fit of another valuable piece in the mosaic we are composing with vision and strategy.”
Lonnie Walker IV is set to join Maccabi Tel Aviv on one of the most lucrative deals in the club's history, BasketNews sources confirm. According to BasketNews sources, the total gross value of the contract is estimated at around $10 million over three seasons, placing Walker among the highest-paid players in Europe.
While Walker has committed to a long-term stay in Tel Aviv, the deal includes an NBA exit clause valid until August 1, 2025, which allows NBA teams a one-week window to bring him back to the United States. The contract also features NBA buyout options in the summers of 2026 and 2027, available through July 15 each year — giving Walker flexibility for a potential NBA return down the line.
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Marc Stein: Lonnie Walker IV is signing with @EuroLeague power Maccabi Tel Aviv, his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group tells @TheSteinLine. Walker, who finished last season with the Sixers, has an NBA buyout clause until Aug. 1 and will be one of Europe’s highest-paid players.
Tony Jones: Can also confirm through league sources that the Philadelphia 76ers are declining a team option on Lonnie Walker IV….this move is rather expected because the Sixers need every dollar they can get
Shams Charania: The Philadelphia 76ers are declining guard Lonnie Walker IV’s team option worth $2.9 million, making him a free agent, sources tell ESPN. Walker averaged 12.3 points, 23.8 minutes and 35.4% 3-point shooting in 20 games for the 76ers last season.
Austin Krell: Lonnie Walker IV suffered a heel contusion, per Nurse. He was cleared to return to the game.
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Keith Pompey: Lonnie Walker IV appeared to injury his ankle. He’s heading back to the locker room.
Austin Krell: Andre Drummond is OUT for the next 5 games and will be re-evaluated in 1 week. Lonnie Walker IV is AVAILABLE tonight.
Austin Krell: Jeff Dowtin Jr. is OUT (two-way) for tomorrow's game vs Miami. Jalen Hood-Schifino (illness) is questionable. Lonnie Walker IV (sprained neck) is probable.
Adam Aaronson: Tyrese Maxey is working out, per Nick Nurse, and is “getting used” to a splint. “Totally a pain tolerance thing.” Kyle Lowry working out, could be back soon. Kelly Oubre Jr. day-to-day. Lonnie Walker will work out, out of concussion protocol. Might be longer for Andre Drummond.
