Celtics waive forward to open up roster spot ahead of season
The Boston Celtics are moving on from one of their late off-season signings, just before the start of the 2024-25 campaign. As first reported by Shams Charania on Saturday afternoon,…
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 13: Lonnie Walker IV #12 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball against the Toronto Raptors during a preseason game at TD Garden on October 13, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (China Wong/Getty Images)
China Wong/Getty ImagesThe Boston Celtics are moving on from one of their late off-season signings, just before the start of the 2024-25 campaign.
As first reported by Shams Charania on Saturday afternoon, the Celtics have waived forward Lonnie Walker IV, opening up their 15th roster spot. Walker originally signed with the Celtics back in August, as a late-in-the-game addition prior to training camp.
Walker averaged 7.3 points and 16.4 minutes per game during the preseason for the Celtics. He spent the 2023-24 season with the Brooklyn Nets, playing 58 games with zero starts and averaging 9.7 points per game. The six-year NBA veteran has also played for the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers.
The Celtics will enter the 2024-25 season with an open roster spot, with the season opener coming Oct. 22 against the New York Knicks at TD Garden. Their frontcourt consists of Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, Luke Kornet, Xavier Tillman, and Neemias Queta.
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