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Nuggets waive Lonnie Walker IV after opting out of Maccabi Tel Aviv deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 11:59 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Nuggets waive Lonnie Walker IV after opting out of Maccabi Tel Aviv deal

Summary

The Denver Nuggets waived Lonnie Walker IV as part of their roster cuts ahead of the regular season. Walker joined the Nuggets for training camp after playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv last season. His contract included an NBA out, which he exercised this summer. Walker, a former first-round draft pick, has had stints with the San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, and Philadelphia 76ers, averaging double figures in scoring during his last two seasons with San Antonio. His next steps in professional basketball remain uncertain.

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•Nuggets waive Lonnie Walker IV during roster cuts
•Walker opted out of a Maccabi Tel Aviv contract
•He has previously played for Spurs, Lakers, and Sixers
•Walker averaged 12.4 points during 2024-25 season
•His next move in basketball is currently unknown

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11:59 PMYahoo Sports — Nuggets waive Lonnie Walker IV after opting out of Maccabi Tel Aviv contract

What they're saying

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As the preseason and training camp start to wind down and the start of the regular season draws closer, NBA teams will start trimming down their rosters to get to the league maximum of 15 players. The Denver Nuggets made one of their roster cuts this week with the waiving of veteran wing Lonnie Walker IV, as per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Lonnie […] The post Nuggets waive Lonnie Walker IV after opting out of Maccabi Tel Aviv contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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