Walker was a full participant in Friday's practice after rushing to Philly from a France vacation. "I’m just truly blessed to be here,” Walker said.

Lonnie Walker IV gives his reaction to joining the Philadelphia 76ers and reveals the message from the coaching staff.

Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced Friday that the team has signed Lonnie Walker IV, the former Reading High star. It was reported earlier this week that the Sixers were going to sign Walker.

CAMDEN, NJ -- The Sixers announced two new signings on Friday morning before they practiced. Lonnie Walker IV officially agreed to a two-year deal with the team which includes a team option for next season, while David Roddy inked a two-way contract after his 10-day deal expired last night.

Walker, who played AAU basketball for Delaware County-based Team Final, will sign a deal that contains a team option in the second year.

Marc Stein reported in late December that the Sixers, Timberwolves, Nuggets, Celtics and Heat were “potential suitors” for Walker. According to Stein, Tuesday was the buyout deadline in Walker’s contract with Lithuanian club Žalgiris Kaunas.

After rolling the dice on himself, Lonnie Walker IV's NBA return is officially on the horizon after signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.

In order to fill the final slot, the Sixers will move David Roddy from a 10-day deal to a two-way contract. Roddy was signed shortly before the All-Star break and was get a game under his belt with the Sixers on the final day of his deal on Thursday against the Boston Celtics.

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed NBA free agent David Roddy to a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release. Roddy, a 6-foot-4 power forward, had previously signed a 10-day contract with the team on February 11.