The Denver Nuggets waived guard Lonnie Walker on Monday, according to CBS Sports. The move clears a spot on Denver’s roster as the team finalizes its group ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Walker, a veteran swingman, did not do enough during Nuggets training camp to hold onto his roster spot, per the report. He is now exploring other opportunities with NBA teams.
The Move And What It Means For Denver’s Roster
Cutting Walker gives the Nuggets added flexibility as they shape their regular-season roster. Teams routinely use late training camp cuts to make room for players who have shown more in practices and preseason games, though Denver has not detailed how it intends to use the open spot.
The timing lines up with the standard roster-trimming period that precedes opening night, when clubs around the league pare down to their regular-season limits.
Lonnie Walker’s Background
Walker has built a career as a journeyman guard known for his athleticism on the wing. His arrival in Denver this offseason represented another stop in a career that has included stints with multiple franchises. The Nuggets’ decision to part ways with him came down to his performance in camp rather than any outside factor, according to the report.
Roster Context In Denver
The Nuggets added guard Ryan Nembhard on a two-way deal and signed veteran forward DeMar DeRozan this offseason.https://totalapexsports.com/ryan-nembhard-nuggets-two-way/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>previous Total Apex Sports coverage, and the team also brought in veteran forward DeMar DeRozan this offseason, as covered in Total Apex Sports’ report on that move. Those additions, combined with Walker’s departure, show a roster still taking shape just weeks before the regular season begins.
Roster churn like this is common across the league this time of year. Other teams, including the moves detailed in Total Apex Sports’ coverage of Jordan Hawkins being waived, are making similar final decisions before opening night.
What’s Next
Walker will look to catch on with another NBA team as teams across the league finish setting their rosters for the 2026-27 season. Denver has not announced any corresponding move to fill the open roster spot created by the waiver.
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