Hapoel Be'er Sheva Signs Guard M.J. Walker from NBA G League
Hapoel Be'er Sheva-Dimona has officially signed American guard M.J. Walker, who stands at 1.96 meters tall, as part of their preparations for the upcoming 2026-27 Israeli Basketball Premier League season. The 28-year-old guard is expected to arrive in Israel by the end of the week.
Walker joins the team after a solid season in the NBA G League with the Atlanta Hawks' affiliate, where he averaged 9.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game over 35 appearances during the 2025-26 season. He shot 38.5% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range.
Walker brings a diverse basketball background, having played four seasons at Florida State University, where he achieved his best collegiate numbers in the 2020-21 season with 12.2 points per game. He has also had brief stints in the NBA with the Phoenix Suns, and played professionally in Canada, France, and New Zealand.
The signing comes shortly after Hapoel Be'er Sheva-Dimona secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Winner Cup, following an 84-75 victory over Maccabi Rishon LeZion on Tuesday.
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