NBA Rumors: Ranking and predicting where the top 35 NBA free agents will sign
34. Lonnie Walker IV (unrestricted)
Lonnie Walker IV is coming off an up-and-down season with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, after signing a one-year deal with the team last offseason, it appears that Walkers is back on the market. He’s an unrestricted free agent and will be free to sign with whomever he would like this offseason. Though, after a volatile season with the Lakers, it’s tough to predict what his market will be in free agency.
Walker averaged 12 points on 45 percent shooting from the field and 37 percent shooting from 3-point range. He also had one very bright moment in the playoffs in which he scored 15 points in the fourth quarter in Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference semifinals. He helped the Lakers pull out a tough win at home to take a 3-1 series lead over the defending champions. The Lakers may not win that series without Walker’s performance in Game 4.
At just 24 years old, Walker likely has a bright future in the league. In the end, I believe that the Lakers decide to bring him back on a three-year deal. Walker will decline other offers to return to Los Angeles.
Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers