Veteran guard Lonnie Walker IV is returning to the NBA and will sign a two-year, $3.7 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Shams Charania. Walker, who had been playing overseas for BC Zalgiris in Lithuania, had an NBA out in his deal which had to be activated by Feb. 18.

Lonnie Walker IV said the 76ers called him just before his buyout deadline. He's thrilled to return to the NBA.

Lonnie Walker IV revealed on Friday that the last couple of days have been very humbling. While he has loftier goals, the Reading native considers his return to the NBA a big step in the right direction.