The Celtics waited a long time to sign a final player after Oshae Brissett declined his ” player option“But to complete the roster that won the franchise's 18th banner, Celtics president Brad Stevens ultimately set his sights on Lonnie Walker IV.
For now, Shams Charania specifies that the rear signed a “Exhibit 10” and so it's an invitation to training camp. After being tested by the Kings last week, Lonnie Walker finally takes the path of the defending champions and he will be the favorite to grab the last spot on the roster.
Last year, Walker played for the Nets where he accumulated 9.7 points at 42.3% shooting and 38.4% from long range, 2.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game coming off the bench. Having played for the Lakers, where he was useful in the playoffs, Walker will find Derrick White again if he manages to convince Joe Mazzulla and Brad Stevens. But minutes will be very difficult to recover on positions 2 and 3.
Celtics 2024/25 roster
Leaders: Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard
Exteriors: Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Sam Hauser, Jaden Springer, Jordan Walsh, Lonnie Walker IV, Baylor Scheierman
Interiors: Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, Luke Kornet, Xavier Tillman, Neemias Queta,
Player option : possibility for a player to activate (or not) the last year of his contract, in order to finish his lease or become a “free agent” one year in advance.
