Report: Celtics to waive G Lonnie Walker IV

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The Boston Celtics are expected to waive guard Lonnie Walker IV, ESPN reported Saturday.

Walker, 25, agreed to a one-year deal with the Celtics in August and averaged 7.3 points with 2.5 assists in 16.4 minutes per game over four preseason contests for the Celtics.

The move comes in advance of Boston's season opener at home Tuesday, as the defending NBA champions begin their 202