Impending free-agent guard Lonnie Walker IV appears to be noncommittal on his future with the Brooklyn Nets. "I'm just looking for a home Just looking for a team that finds me valuable. [I want to be] an important piece for a team that can consistently play We'll see how things go", Walker told reporters following Sunday's blowout loss in Brooklyn's regular-season finale against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 25-year-old swingman netted a one-year pact with the Nets last offseason and was a serviceable part of their rotation when healthy during 2023-24, averaging 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.8 three-pointers on 38.4% shooting from beyond the arc through 58 appearances as a reserve. Walker is a decent spot-up shooter and spark plug off the bench, but he doesn't provide enough on the defensive end to consistently handle big minutes.
Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV (illness) will return for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 25-year-old hasn't felt the best, although he still managed to average 20 points in his two appearances leading up to Saturday's loss to Charlotte. However, with Cam Thomas (ankle, foot) back for that one after a lengthy layoff, Walker finally got the night off to rest. There's a chance Thomas could see fewer minutes in the second of back-to-back contests, so Walker could remain a part of the rotation. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, Walker's fantasy ceiling isn't nearly as high as it was just a few games ago, making him a risky option in all formats.
Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV (illness) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The 25-year-old has been under the weather of late. However, despite still dealing with obvious congestion and other symptoms, he has averaged 20 points in the last two games. Nonetheless, Cam Thomas (ankle, foot) will finally return on Saturday from a lengthy layoff, so Walker may finally get a night off. But even if he's active, he could have a tough time getting on the floor with Thomas back in the equation.
Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV (illness) will play on Thursday versus the Pistons. He hasn't felt well and carried a questionable tag since Wednesday night. However, the 25-year-old is at least feeling well enough to suit up for the meeting with the worst team in the National Basketball Association. Walker logged 30 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers, finishing with 19 points. With Cam Thomas (foot, ankle) and Cameron Johnson (ankle) out, Walker should continue to receive extra work, making him a worthwhile fantasy option in any format.
The Brooklyn Nets have downgraded guard Lonnie Walker IV (illness) to questionable for Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. With four regular rotation members already ruled out, the Nets could be drastically undermanned on Thursday. Walker is a candidate to join Brooklyn's starting lineup with Cameron Johnson (ankle) sidelined, but if he can't fight through an illness, Dennis Smith Jr. would be in play as a budget DFS option against a last-place Pistons team giving up more FanDuel points per game to opposing point guards than any other this season.
Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV (hamstring) won't play on Thursday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former Laker combined for 58 points in the three games leading up to Monday's showdown with the Warriors. However, Walker lasted only five minutes before exiting for the rest of the contest because of hamstring tightness. As a result, he missed Tuesday's meeting with the Dallas Mavericks. Nonetheless, Walker's next chance to play will be Saturday versus the San Antonio Spurs. But without Walker on the floor, rookie Jalen Wilson, coming off a 10-point, four-rebound, and one-steal outing in 18 minutes, could remain included in Jacque Vaughn's rotation. Unfortunately, Wilson isn't a reliable fantasy option, although a slight upside is there.
Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV (hamstring) will not play in Tuesday's meeting with the Dallas Mavericks. After playing only five minutes for Brooklyn in Monday's loss to the Golden State Warriors, Walker isn't ready to go on the second night of a back-to-back due to tightness in his left hamstring. The 25-year-old swingman has quietly been one of the Association's most productive reserves this year, serving as a spark plug off Brooklyn's bench with averages of 12.0 points and 2.2 treys while shooting a career-high 47.6% from the floor and 43.6% from downtown. Ben Simmons is a candidate for an expanded role with Cameron Johnson (adductor) also out, making Dennis Smith Jr. a deep-league fantasy streamer for dimes and swipes.
Lonnie Walker IV, Dennis Smith Probable For Friday
Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV (hamstring) and Dennis Smith Jr. (back) are listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Nets have been without Walker since late November. It's a shame because he was playing well before the injury, so hopefully he can provide that spark again once he's healthy. Smith sat out their last game, but it was the second game of a back-to-back set. He'd have a bigger role if Walker remains out. Otherwise, Smith won't be an ideal streaming option with Walker back in the mix on Friday.
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Lonnie Walker IV (hamstring) won't return to the court Tuesday versus New Orleans. He's been trending towards a return, but unfortunately, still isn't good to go. Walker IV missed the entire December and has been absent for 15 games in total. Before running into health issues, the 25-year-old enjoyed a very good start to the campaign, and he still remains Brooklyn's fourth-best scorer with 14.6 points. Walker IV's next chance to return comes on Wednesday versus Houston.
Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV (hamstring) will remain sidelined on Friday as he nurses a left hamstring strain. The 24-year-old has been playing some important minutes off of the bench so far this season, but the Nets draw an easier matchup against a weak Washington Wizards team on Friday. In Walker's absence, Dennis Smith Jr. should continue to see more opportunities as the backup guard. Smith has provided a bit of a scoring punch while chipping in with a solid amount of rebounds and assists.
