Knicks Make Shocking Decision Before Opening Night Clash vs. Celtics

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Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) steals the ball from Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

As teams around the NBA finalize their rosters for the 2024-25 season, the Celtics waived Lonnie Walker IV on Saturday.

The former first-round pick joined the reigning champions on an Exhibit 10 deal. However, converting that into a standard contract would have resulted in a roughly $10 million tax hit.

Boston is already committed to north of $203 million in total salary cap allocations. The Celtics are $7.6 million over the second apron, per Spotrac …

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