AUGUST 11, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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Lakers News: Insider Points Out Major Flaw in LA's Big Offseason Bet NBA insider Kevin Pelton has some serious reservations about the Lakers decision to spend on Lonnie Walker IV.
Lakers News: Insider Provides Expectations for LA Newcomer Lonnie Walker IV Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV is sure to provide some spark in Darvin Ham’s system this season.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lakers News: Lonnie Walker IV Discusses His Role with LA This Coming Season Free agent signing Lonnie Walker IV says his first priority is playing top shelf defense for the Lakers this coming season.
JULY 11, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Lonnie Walker IV says he'll focus on defense with the Lakers Even if Lonnie Walker IV didn’t pan out in four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, he still has the potential to help the Lakers in 2023.
JULY 8, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Lonnie Walker IV, former Reading High star, signing with Los Angeles Lakers: reports The 23-year-old, 6-foot-4 guard was a first-round pick, 18th-overall, of the San Antonio Spurs in 2018.
JULY 1, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM
Lakers Agree to Terms with Free Agent Guard Lonnie Walker IV The Lakers signed former Spurs first round draft pick Lonnie Walker IV to a deal.
JUNE 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Joins Lakers on one-year deal Walker and the Lakers agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million contract Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Impact After having his qualifying offer pulled by the Spurs earlier in the day Thursday, Walker will head to LA to help improve the team's backcourt following the departure of Malik Monk. The 23-year-old Walker is coming off a 2021-22 season in which he averaged 12.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists. Walker could see a significant role either as a potential starter or a depth role off the bench behind Austin Reaves or Talen Horton-Tucker.
JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spurs pulling qualifying offer on Lonnie Walker, making him unrestricted free agent Shams Charania: The Spurs are pulling the qualifying offer on Lonnie Walker IV, making him an unrestricted free agent, sources tell @TheAthl...
JUNE 30, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Former Hurricanes Bruce Brown, Lonnie Walker IV and Davon Reed headed for busy NBA offseason All three former Hurricanes—Bruce Brown, Lonnie Walker IV and Davon Reed--who are playing in the NBA are set for a busy offseason.
JUNE 30, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Becomes restricted free agent Walker was tendered a qualifying offer by the Spurs on Wednesday, making him a restricted free agent, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Impact The expectation is that Walker will fully test the free-agent market, so fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if he ends up on another team next season. Last season, Walker averaged 12.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 23.0 minutes. He struggled with efficiency, shooting 40.7 percent from the field, 31.4 percent from three and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line.
JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pelicans-Spurs play-in matchup a study in resilience
The New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs both made it to the postseason through patience and perseveranceAPRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will play Wednesday Walker (back) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's play-in game against the Pelicans, Bruno Passos of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
Impact Walker was sidelined for two of the last three regular-season games, but he'll be available for the win-or-go-home matchup against New Orleans. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 11.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 21.4 minutes per game.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy Ja Morant has Grizzlies thinking deep postseason run
All-Star point guard Ja Morant has compiled a resume this season worthy of NBA MVP consideration and has the Memphis Grizzlies believing they can make a deep postseason runAPRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Orleans and San Antonio square off in play-in game
The New Orleans Pelicans and the San Antonio Spurs meet for the NBA Playoffs Play-In TournamentAPRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doncic injury puts playoff status in doubt as Mavs top Spurs
Luka Doncic strained his left calf in Dallas’ 130-120 win over San Antonio in what turned out to be a meaningless regular-season finale, putting the superstar’s status in question...APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out Sunday Walker has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Mavericks due to low back tightness, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Impact Walker will be sidelined for the second time over the Spurs' last three contests due to a back injury. The fourth-year wing totaled 24 points (8-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Warriors and didn't appear to aggravate the injury, so Sunday's absence is likely precautionary. His next chance to play will be Wednesday's win-or-go-home play-in matchup against the Pelicans.
APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pours in 24 points Saturday Walker accumulated 24 points (8-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Saturday's 100-94 loss to the Warriors.
Impact Walker missed San Antonio's previous contest with a back injury, but he looked none the worse for wear against Golden State. The University of Miami product led all scorers with 24 points in the loss, registering his highest scoring output since he put up 30 points against Sacramento on March 3. Walker had been struggling entering Saturday, averaging just 6.4 points on 32.4 percent shooting over 17.0 minutes over his previous five appearances while battling the lingering back issue.
APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lonnie Walker IV's 25 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST vs. GSW ' 2021-22 San Antonio Spurs Season
APRIL 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Warriors hold off Spurs and maintain hold on third seed
Jonathan Kuminga and Jordan Poole each had 18 points and the Golden State Warriors won their fourth straight, beating the San Antonio Spurs 100-94 on Saturday night and strengthen...APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not on injury report Walker (back) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Impact Walker sat out Thursday's game against Minnesota due to a back injury, but he should return to the court Saturday. The 23-year-old has averaged 8.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 20.0 minutes per game across his last four appearances.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Warriors take on the Spurs, look for 4th straight victory
Golden State will look to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Warriors take on San AntonioAPRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out Thursday Walker (back) will not play Thursday against Minnesota.
Impact Walker was questionable coming in, but he'll sit out Thursday after playing in each of the last four games. Expect Devin Vassell, Joshua Primo and potentially Romeo Langford to soak up most of Walker's workload.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Thursday Walker (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, Bruno Passos of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
Impact Walker continues to deal with back soreness but has appeared in the past four games. During this stretch, he's averaged 8.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 20.0 minutes.
APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rough shooting in win Walker produced eight points (2-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists, four rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes in Sunday's 113-92 win over the Trail Blazers.
Impact Playing in his third consecutive contest after a recent four-game absence due to a back injury, Walker was unable to take advantage of the scoring void that was left open by the absence of Dejounte Murray (illness). The Spurs will likely have both Murray and Jakob Poeltl (back) available for their next game Tuesday against the Nuggets, so Walker could be one of several supplementary pieces that loses minutes as a result.
APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lonnie Walker Huge POSTER Dunk
APRIL 2, 2022 • YOUTUBE
