The Philadelphia 76ers are signing Lonnie Walker IV to a two-year deal, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. One of the most prominent players on the buyout market nearly started this season with the Boston Celtics before heading overseas.

Former Boston Celtics guard Lonnie Walker IV is back in the NBA, signing a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to a two-year, $3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN. Walker has played for Zalgiris

The Sixers are set to make a post-deadline pickup in Lonnie Walker IV. ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported Tuesday that Walker has agreed to join the Sixers on a two-year, $3 million deal. A source told NBC Sports Philadelphia the contract is for the rest of this season with a team option next year.

Lonnie Walker IV will finish this season with Lithuania’s BC Žalgiris, according to his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group. Walker, 26, plans to return to the NBA next

Lonnie Walker IV will be leaving the EuroLeague to make his NBA comeback. Citing Walker’s agent, both Shams Charania and Marc Stein report that the player is signing a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, exercising an NBA out clause he had in his deal with Zalgiris Kaunas.

The Philadelphia 76ers aren't done adding despite a poor record. Lonnie Walker IV has signed a two-year contract after a brief but successful stint in Europe.