Negotiations Ongoing but No Deal Yet for Loni Walker's Potential Move to Real Madrid

Loni Walker's future continues to generate speculation in Spain, where reports had claimed that the Maccabi Tel Aviv player was set to join Real Madrid. However, DAZN journalist Sergio Martinez Orsley clarified on July 28, 2026, that while Real Madrid is indeed negotiating with Walker, no agreement has been reached and the deal is far from finalized. "There are many inquiries about Loni Walker," Martinez said, emphasizing that talks are ongoing but do not guarantee that Walker will play for Real Madrid.

Walker is currently under contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, earning $2.2 million per season. His NBA exit option has expired, meaning any transfer to a EuroLeague team requires Maccabi's consent. Despite this, it is widely believed that Maccabi will not block Walker's move to a new club. In his first season with Maccabi Tel Aviv, Walker established himself as a key contributor, appearing in 28 EuroLeague games (26 starts) and averaging 15.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, with a 35.1% three-point shooting percentage.

Domestically, Walker played 13 regular-season Israeli Premier League games, averaging 15.6 points in under 20 minutes per game with strong shooting percentages (40.7% from three and 81.5% from the free-throw line). In two playoff games, he averaged 10 points and 3.5 rebounds. The situation remains fluid, with no definitive outcome yet on Walker's potential transfer to Real Madrid.