Breaking: Ex-Lakers, Spurs Guard Signs With 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly signed a former first-round pick

Mar 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV (4) and guard Austin Reaves (15) celebrate after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Philadelphia 76ers have been the NBA's biggest disappointment this season, sitting in 11th place in the West with a 20-34 record at the All-Star break. The 76ers have one of the most talented trios in the league with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George, but Embiid's injuries and George's underwhelming performances have led to a disastrous 2024-25 campaign.

As the 76ers look to turn their season around post-All-Star break, the franchise has looked overseason to bring in some extra talent and much-needed guard depth.

Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to a two-year, $3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN. Walker has played for Zalgiris Kaunas in the Euroleague and had an NBA-out in his deal. He now enters his 7th NBA season. pic.twitter.com/NQW8xQa1mS

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 18, 2025

Per ESPN's Shams Charania, the 76ers are signing Lonnie Walker IV to a two-year, $3 million deal. Walker IV, 26, was drafted 18th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in 2018 and put together four solid seasons before signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022 free agency.

After a one-year tenure in LA, Walker IV signed with the Brooklyn Nets but has since fallen out of the NBA landscape. Walker IV took a chance overseas, signing with Zalgiris Kaunas of the EuroLeague. In 19 games with the Lithuanian basketball club, Walker IV averaged 13.6 points but is finally making his return to the Association.

Lonnie Walker IV’s agent George S. Langberg now says that Walker IS returning to the NBA immediately after the 76ers today offered a two-year, $3 million deal.

Earlier Tuesday, facing a buyout deadline, Langberg said Walker would finish the season with Lithuania’s BC Žalgiris. https://t.co/X0FLZScreD

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 18, 2025

Per Marc Stein, Walker IV will make his return to the NBA immediately, despite speculation that he would finish the season with Zalgiris Kaunas and join the 76ers for 2025-26. Walker IV has continuously proven how effective he can be, as the 76ers certainly got a good one.

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