Lonnie Walker Reportedly Nears Move to Turkish Club Besiktas
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Lonnie Walker, formerly of Maccabi Tel Aviv, is reportedly nearing a deal with Turkish club Besiktas after his release from the NBA's Denver Nuggets. Besiktas is the frontrunner to sign the American guard, who struggled for playing time in the NBA preseason. Walker has begun working with a prominent European basketball agent, making a return to the continent a strong possibility.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Lonnie Walker is reportedly close to joining Turkish club Besiktas after his NBA release.
- Besiktas is considered the leading candidate to sign the American guard.
- Walker was released by the Denver Nuggets after failing to secure a roster spot.
- Four other former Maccabi Tel Aviv players are currently on Besiktas' roster.
- Walker has begun working with super agent Miško Ražnatović.
Lonnie Walker, a former player for Maccabi Tel Aviv, is reportedly close to joining Turkish basketball club Besiktas after being released by the NBA's Denver Nuggets. Besiktas is considered the leading candidate to sign the American guard, with two other European teams also showing interest.
Besiktas had previously expressed interest in Walker before his NBA release 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, David Julius, Ante Žižić, and Winnin Gabriel.
Walker was released by the Nuggets on Tuesday, concluding his attempt to secure a spot in the NBA after leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv in the summer. During preseason games, he struggled to get significant playing time, scoring three points in nine minutes against Utah, one point in eight minutes in another game against the Jazz, and did not play in the final preseason game against Chicago.
Prior to his release, it was reported that Walker had begun working with super agent Miško Ražnatović, known for his extensive connections in European basketball. With his NBA aspirations now on hold, Walker's return to Europe appears increasingly likely, with Besiktas emerging as a potential next destination in his career.
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