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    NBA Rumors: Celtics waive Lonnie Walker IV; SG Says He's Going to 'Bet on Myself' in IG Photo | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

    Kathleen William Posted on

    BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 12: Lonnie Walker IV #12 of the Boston Celtics passes the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during an NBA preseason game at TD Garden on October 12, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

    Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images

    The Boston Celtics have waived guard Lonnie Walker IV.

    ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Celtics released the guard before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. Walker averaged 7.3 points in 16.4 minutes in the preseason.

    Shams Charania @ShamsCharania

    Sources tell ESPN that the Boston Celtics are waiving guard Lonnie Walker IV. Walker averaged 7.3 points in 16.4 minutes per game in the Celtics preseason. pic.twitter.com/uznog6EiEQ

    The security guard responded to the news on Instagram, saying he would “always bet on myself.”

    Walker signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Celtics in August. He spent the 2023/24 season with the Brooklyn Nets.

    Walker came off the bench for Brooklyn last season and averaged 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 58 games. He also spent time with the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers and will now look for a new home in 2024-25.

    It would be an uphill battle to make the Celtics' roster, but Walker's preseason performance won him over. However, he would have cost the team $10 million per year due to his salary and salary cap constraints Souichi Terada from MassLive.com. Additionally, Boston can keep a roster spot open to remain flexible in the event of injuries.

    Walker hopes his preseason play can help him land another job in the NBA.

    Without Walker on the roster, the Celtics will open the 2024-25 season on October 22 against the New York Knicks.

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