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Shams: Nuggets sign Lonnie Walker IV

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Lonnie Walker

DEN Shooting Guard #16

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Lonnie Walker IV agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Nuggets, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Walker spent the last season with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the EuroLeague. Prior to that, he spent seven seasons in the NBA. Walker 12.4 points and 23.4 minutes per game in 2024-25 with the Sixers. He’ll earn the veteran minimum with the Nuggets.

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Nuggets waived Lonnie Walker IV.

Signed to an Exhibit 9 contract in early August, Walker faced long odds of getting his deal guaranteed. After playing 17 minutes in the Nuggets’ first two preseason games and then not playing at all on Sunday against the Bulls, the decision to part ways with the 2018 first-round pick was unsurprising. Walker could be headed back to Europe, having most recently played for Maccabi Tel Aviv last season.
Lonnie Walker

FA Shooting Guard #16

NBA reporter Marc Stein reports G/F Lonnie Walker IV is signing with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Walker started last season in EuroLeague before signing with the 76ers in February. Now, he’ll return to be one of the highest-paid players in Europe. He reportedly has an NBA buyout clause until August 1, so there is still a small chance that he signs to remain in the NBA for next season. However, it is far more likely that he spends at least next season in Europe.
Lonnie Walker

PHI Shooting Guard #16

Lonnie Walker IV led the 76ers with 31 points (11-of-23 FGs), six rebounds, two assists and eight three-pointers in a 122-102 loss to the Bulls on Sunday.

Walker signed with the 76ers right after the All-Star break and ended up having a solid season for them, albeit in just 20 appearances. He ended it on a high note with new season highs for both points and three-pointers. He averaged 12.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.3 triples in 23.8 minutes per game this season. The 76ers have a team option to keep Walker for another season, but with the team healthy heading into next year, it’s unlikely that he replicates these numbers.
Guerschon Yabusele

PHI Power Forward #28

Guerschon Yabusele (knee) and Justin Edwards (rib) have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Bulls.

Yabusele is set to miss his fourth straight game and all signs point to Marcus Bagley filling in at power forward. Lonnie Walker will likely hold onto his starting role with Justin Edwards out.
Ricky Council

PHI Shooting Guard #14

Jared Butler, Lonnie Walker IV, Ricky Council IV, Marcus Bagley and Adem Bona will start Friday’s game against the Hawks.

With Quentin Grimes joining Philadelphia’s lengthy list of inactive players, Council moves into the starting lineup. He’s worth slotting into lineups in active fantasy leagues due to Philadelphia’s lack of options. Walker will also have added value due to the need for his scoring.
Quentin Grimes

PHI Shooting Guard #5

Quentin Grimes (shoulder) has been ruled out against the Hawks on Friday.

Philadelphia has no reason to make their players play through minor ailments, especially players as good as Grimes. His absence will help improve their lottery odds. Lonnie Walker IV and Jared Butler should be in line for extra minutes and shots with Grimes sidelined.
Justin Edwards

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Justin Edwards (ribs) is out for Friday’s game against the Hawks.

Friday’s game will be the third Edwards has missed since injuring his ribs on April 5. Lonnie Walker IV has replaced the rookie in the starting lineup and should continue to do so. The former first-round pick should be rostered in active fantasy leagues, as the 76ers will also be without Quentin Grimes on Friday.
Quentin Grimes

PHI Shooting Guard #5

Quentin Grimes (shoulder) and Justin Edwards (ribs) are questionable for Friday’s matchup with the Hawks.

Grimes has been doing it all for the Sixers lately, and his absence would be a huge loss for the team. With Edwards also banged up, Lonnie Walker IV and Jared Butler should see more playing time, with Walker IV the preferred fantasy option.
Quentin Grimes

PHI Shooting Guard #5

Quentin Grimes (back) is available for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards, and Justin Edwards (ribs) is out.

While Grimes is good to go for Wednesday’s game, Edwards will miss a second straight. Lonnie Walker IV should remain in the starting lineup, which raises his ceiling in active fantasy leagues.
Lonnie Walker

PHI Shooting Guard #16

Lonnie Walker IV shot 10-of-18 from the field and 3-of-4 from the foul line in Monday’s loss to the Heat, scoring 29 points with one rebound, two assists and six three-pointers in 40 minutes.

Justin Edwards’s absence from the 76ers’ lineup opened up a spot for Walker, who made the most of his opportunity. The former first-round pick recorded season highs in points and three-pointers, providing solid value in those categories. The problem for managers whose leagues remain active is that Walker did not do much else in Miami. That said, you take what you can get this time of the year from players who were not on the fantasy radar until the “silly season.”

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Paolo Banchero (ankle) returned to the Magic locker room during the third quarter of Friday’s game against the Timberwolves.

Banchero appeared to tweak his right ankle while crashing for a rebound early in the third quarter after colliding with teammate Jalen Suggs. He has since gone back to the locker room for further evaluation. Tristan da Silva has entered the lineup and should play more if Banchero can’t return.
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Luke Kennard

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Luke Kennard (knee) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Warriors.

Kennard did not play in Wednesday’s season-opening loss to the Trail Blazers, and his absence led to Jordan Goodwin playing 22 minutes off the bench. Goodwin’s playing time may suffer if Kennard returns.
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Cooper Flagg

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Cooper Flagg (shoulder) heads to the locker room early holding his shoulder.

Cooper Flagg got hit from a hard foul and went to the locker room early to get his shoulder checked on.

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Oso Ighodaro

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Oso Ighodaro (oblique) is doubtful for Saturday’s game against the Warriors.

Ighodaro, initially believed to have suffered a hip injury during Wednesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, has been diagnosed with an oblique strain. His absence on Saturday would likely result in Duop Reath playing rotation minutes off the bench, with Khaman Maluach remaining the starting center.
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Brandin Podziemski

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Brandin Podziemski (back) is available for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Podziemski is available after sitting out Wednesday’s season-opening loss to the Lakers. His return likely pushes De’Anthony Melton to the bench.
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Reed Sheppard

HOU Guard #15
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Reed Sheppard (knee) ruled out against Spurs

Reed bumped his knee in the opener against Dallas. Expect more Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic in his place. Reed wasn’t impacting most fantasy leagues anyway.

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Keldon Johnson

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Keldon Johnson (mouth) is available to play on Friday against the Rockets.

Keldon Johnson suffered a laceration in his mouth against the Thunder. He will be available and likely play as normal. He can be used as a streamer for points and rebounds.

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De'Aaron Fox

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De’Aaron Fox (wrist) is available for Friday’s game against the Rockets.

Fox’s sprained right wrist will not keep him out of Friday’s game. He’ll take on his usual starting point guard duties as the Spurs look to rebound from Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder.
- Raphielle Johnson

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Jaime Jaquez

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Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 19 points (7-of-11 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs), 11 rebounds, five assists and two three-pointers against the Bulls on Friday.

Jaquez had another excellent game for the Bucks and appears to be one of the big winners in terms of increased fantasy value from the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. The only drawback on Friday was that he turned the ball over six times after turning it over twice in his Bucks debut.
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Spencer Jones

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Spencer Jones (hamstring) is out for Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

The Nuggets aren’t going to take any chances with Jones, who’s working his way back from a strained hamstring. Rookie Trevon Brazile played 18 minutes off the bench in his debut and grabbed 12 rebounds. He’s likely to take on a similar role as Aaron Gordon’s backup on Saturday.
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