Lonnie Walker Reportedly Nears European Return with Besiktas
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv player Lonnie Walker is reportedly close to signing with Turkish club Besiktas after being released by the NBA's Denver Nuggets. Besiktas, which already has several ex-Maccabi players, was previously interested in Walker. His NBA attempt ended after limited preseason play, making a European return, potentially with Besiktas, a strong possibility.
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- Lonnie Walker is reportedly close to signing with Turkish club Besiktas.
- Walker was released by the NBA's Denver Nuggets on Tuesday.
- Besiktas previously expressed interest in Walker before his NBA move.
- The Turkish team features four other former Maccabi Tel Aviv players.
- Walker struggled for playing time during the Nuggets' preseason.
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv guard Lonnie Walker is reportedly nearing a return to Europe, with Turkish club Besiktas emerging as the leading candidate to sign him. The news comes just hours after Walker was released by the Denver Nuggets.
According to Eurohoops, Besiktas has shown previous interest in Walker before his NBA stint and may now seize the opportunity to acquire him. The Turkish team already boasts four former Maccabi Tel Aviv players on its roster: Scottie Wilbekin, Jalen Adams, Ante Žižić, and Jaron Blossomgame.
Walker was waived by the Nuggets on Tuesday, ending his brief return to the NBA after leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv in the summer. He struggled to secure playing time during the preseason, with minimal scoring contributions in limited minutes and no participation in the final preseason game against Chicago.
Prior to his release, Walker reportedly began working with prominent agent Miško Ražnatović, known for his extensive connections in European basketball. With his NBA aspirations on hold, Walker's return to the continent appears increasingly likely, with Besiktas positioned as a potential next destination in his career.
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