Lonnie Walker returns to the NBA, signing a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Denver Nuggets.

August 6th - According to ESPN, the Denver Nuggets have reached a one-year, $3.3 million contract with guard Lonnie Walker IV. Walker had previously reached a release agreement with EuroLeague powerhouse Maccabi Tel Aviv, officially returning to the NBA.

Last season, Walker averaged 15.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per game while playing for Maccabi. His last NBA season was in 2024-25 with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he averaged 12.4 points per game. This 2018 first-round pick spent his first four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, averaging 10.0 points per game, and will be entering his eighth NBA season.

This summer, the Nuggets have successively acquired Walker, EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year Alfa Diallo, and Marvin Bagley III, while re-signing Spencer Jones and signing Tyus Jones, hoping to make up for the roster losses caused by the departure of Tim Hardaway II and the possible departure of Payton Watson.

According to reports, the Nuggets are still working on a sign-and-trade deal for Payton Watson, with the Cavaliers, Bucks, and Clippers all considered potential destinations. If Watson accepts a one- year, $ 6.5 million qualifying offer, he will become a free agent next summer.

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