Overview
- The Denver Nuggets officially waived Lonnie Walker IV, a move that ended his non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 training-camp deal and left the team with an open 15th roster spot.
- Walker joined Denver after exercising an NBA-out from his Maccabi Tel Aviv contract to pursue an NBA comeback, a decision reported across multiple outlets.
- He logged minimal preseason minutes and production, totaling about 17 minutes across three games with four points, three rebounds and two assists, which limited his chance to earn a guaranteed spot.
- Head coach David Adelman praised Walker’s scoring, athleticism and defense but said roster construction and the team’s preference for cost-controlled youth made keeping him difficult.
- Hours after the waiver, Walker signed with agent Misko Raznatovic of BeoBasket, a move that industry sources say makes a quick return to a top EuroLeague club the most likely next step.