Lonnie Walker IV’s latest shot at an NBA comeback has already hit a wall.
After the Nuggets gave the former 76ers wing a free-agent look, Denver has reportedly waived him following a quiet preseason run, putting another stop to his effort to get back into the league this season. The next stop could be overseas, with reports saying Walker and his camp are now revisiting options abroad.
What makes the cut a little more striking is how the opportunity compared to what he had in Philadelphia. Walker apparently got a longer leash with the 76ers than Denver was willing to offer, even though the Nuggets were the team taking the flier most recently.
In Denver, the deal was non-guaranteed from the start, and Walker simply didn’t do enough to stick. He played 17 minutes in the preseason, finishing with four points, three rebounds and two assists before the organization moved on. David Adelman and the staff evidently didn’t see enough to keep him in the mix.
His time with the 76ers had a different shape. Walker came into Philly when injuries had the roster badly depleted, and he still got a real chance to show what he could do. That stretch even led to a two-year contract, though the front office later declined the club option in the deal before last season began.
For now, Walker’s path back to the NBA looks cloudy. The camp’s interest in opportunities overseas suggests the comeback bid is on pause, even if there’s still belief in his ability to provide bench scoring.
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