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Lonnie Walker IV aims for NBA comeback after Maccabi Tel Aviv stint

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 4:21 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Lonnie Walker IV aims for NBA comeback after Maccabi Tel Aviv stint

Summary

Lonnie Walker IV is reportedly pursuing an NBA return as free agency begins on June 30. The former Lakers guard is currently with Maccabi Tel Aviv but holds an out clause allowing him to leave by July 15. Last season, Walker averaged 15.2 points per game in the EuroLeague and contributed significantly to Maccabi Tel Aviv's championship win. Multiple teams are expected to show interest in his services this summer.

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Status Watch

•Walker IV played 41 games for Maccabi Tel Aviv last season.
•He averaged 15.6 points in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
•He has until July 15 to secure an NBA contract.
•Walker previously averaged 11.7 points with the Lakers in the 2022-23 season.
•Major NBA free agency activity begins on June 30.

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4:21 PMYahoo Sports — Former Los Angeles Lakers Guard Looking To Make NBA Return: Report

What they're saying

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NBA free agency officially begins on June 30, and a former Los Angeles Lakers guard will look to make his return to the league.According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Lonnie Walker IV is eyeing an NBA comeback this summer. Walker is currently signed to Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv, but he has an […] The post Former Los Angeles Lakers Guard Looking To Make NBA Return: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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