The Celtics have signed free agent Lonnie Walker IV to a one-year deal, per Adrian Wojnarowski. The move solidifies the team’s roster, with Walker being the only free agent signing of the summer.
Free agent G Lonnie Walker IV has agreed on a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics, his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group tells ESPN. Walker IV averaged 9.7 points and shot 38% on three-pointers in 58 games for Brooklyn last season. pic.twitter.com/uAvrtsIQkD
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 29, 2024
Walker has a higher upside than the average free agent typically available for a minimum contract this late in the summer — the 2018 18th pick has averaged 9.8 points for his career. Playing on a minimum contract on the Brooklyn Nets, Walker averaged 9.7 points last season, shooting 38% from three.
Earlier this summer, it appeared likely that the Celtics would leave the 15th roster spot open. At Summer League, Brad Stevens noted: “We kept fourteen most of the year last year.”
Brad Stevens on a potential Oshae Brissett return:
“We have to be mindful of, with the last roster spot, what our needs might be. Oshae had a terrific year with us… in his shoes, there might be the desire to play more, too. I always want to be respectful of that.” pic.twitter.com/LU5Dn5k1Zq
— Noa Dalzell (@NoaDalzell) July 17, 2024
The move also means that Oshae Brissett won’t be returning to the Celtics next season. Brissett and Svi Mykhailiuk are the only members of the 2024 championship team who won’t be on the roster next season. Mykhailiuk signed a 4-year, $15 million contract with the Utah Jazz earlier this month.
