The Milwaukee Bucks have signed forward Samaki Walker to a free agent contract.
Originally drafted by Dallas with the ninth overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft, Walker (6'9, 250) has spent time with six separate teams during his 10-year playing career. He wore a Dallas uniform during his first three seasons and enjoyed his best statistical season during the 1997-98 campaign when he averaged 8.9 points and 7.4 rebounds in 41 games with the Mavericks.
Walker didn't play professionally during the 2006-07 season.