Lonnie Walker IV, a player for the Brooklyn Nets, was listed as probable for the game against Oklahoma City on Friday due to a left hamstring strain. He had a 20-minute on-court session, and all signs pointed towards him playing. He returned to the lineup after missing 17 games due to the injury. Dennis Smith Jr., also from the Nets, had lower back soreness but was listed as probable for the same game. Both players were available for the game against Oklahoma City, with Walker likely being on a minutes restriction. Walker's return was eagerly anticipated by his teammates and the Nets after his extended absence due to the hamstring injury.
Lonnie Walker IV returns to Nets lineup after hamstring injury https://t.co/WZD5WDbFdW https://t.co/QOOl1tioRy
Lonnie Walker IV, teammates look forward to his return after 17 missed games https://t.co/z5ivtyXuaQ
Nets say Dennis Smith Jr. (lower back soreness) and Lonnie Walker IV (left hamstring strain) are both available tonight.
Dennis Smith and Lonnie Walker are both available tonight, per the Nets.
Lonnie Walker IV said he expects to play tonight, “God willing”. Will likely be on a minutes restriction.
Lonnie Walker IV said he expects to play tonight, “God willing”. Will likely be on a minutes restriction:
Lonnie Walker IV should return for the Nets tonight against OKC, barring any unforeseen setbacks. Averaged 14.7 points on 48.9% shooting in 17 games off the bench this season. https://t.co/Ffb5GwWULR
Lonnie Walker IV and Dennis Smith Jr are both listed as probable on the #Nets injury report for Friday vs OKC. Vaughn said last night Walker was likely going to play. Injury report all but guarantees it.
Dennis Smith Jr. (lower back soreness) and Lonnie Walker IV (left hamstring strain) are both probable for Friday’s game against Oklahoma City.
More to come from Vaughn postgame but quick injury update On Lonnie Walker: He had a 20-min on-court session today and per Vaughn "All signs are pointing towards him playing on Friday" #Nets