Real Madrid Negotiates With Maccabi Tel Aviv's Loni Walker, But Deal Not Finalized

Loni Walker's future remains uncertain as Real Madrid is reportedly in negotiations with the Maccabi Tel Aviv guard, but Spanish sources emphasize that no agreement has been reached yet. DAZN reporter Sergio Martinez Ursaley clarified that while talks are ongoing, it is far from a done deal and Walker is not guaranteed to join Real Madrid. Walker is currently under contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, earning $2.2 million per season, and his NBA exit option has expired, meaning any EuroLeague transfer requires Maccabi's consent. However, it is widely believed that Maccabi will not block Walker's move to a new team.

In his first season with Maccabi Tel Aviv, Walker established himself as a key player, appearing in 28 EuroLeague games (starting 26) and averaging 15.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, with a 35.1% three-point shooting percentage. Domestically, he 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 contributed 10 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. The situation continues to develop as both sides monitor the negotiations closely.