Ex-Lakers wing Lonnie Walker won’t be helping a rival after all

The Denver Nuggets are waiving former Los Angeles Lakers wing Lonnie Walker IV from his non-guaranteed contract. Walker had joined Denver this offseason in an effort to make an NBA comeback after spending the previous couple of seasons playing overseas. According to reports from Michael Scotto and Marc Stein, the 27-year-old is now preparing to return to international basketball rather than continuing his pursuit of an NBA roster spot.

Stein reported that Walker has hired agent Misko Raznatovic to secure his next playing opportunity abroad, potentially in the EuroLeague. Writer Svyatoslav Rovenchuk notes that the cap-strapped Nuggets needed cheap athletic contributors, but Walker was ultimately unable to earn a permanent spot on Denver's roster during his brief stint with the team.