Former Atlanta Hawks Guard Kayton Wallace Leads Maccabi Tel Aviv Replacement Search

Kayton Wallace, a 27-year-old former guard for the NBA's Atlanta Hawks, is the leading candidate to replace Loney Walker at Maccabi Tel Aviv for the upcoming basketball season. According to reports from Basket News, Wallace is planning to continue his career in Europe, with Maccabi Tel Aviv considered the favorite to sign him. Wallace, who can play both point guard and shooting guard positions, is known for his strong outside shooting, hitting 37.3% from beyond the arc during the 2025/26 NBA season.

Wallace, the younger brother of Oklahoma City player Kayson Wallace, played two seasons with the Hawks, averaging 3.5 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in about 10 minutes per game in 53 appearances during the 2025/26 season. His best performance came against the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 14 points and providing seven assists. Standing 1.90 meters tall, Wallace is an athletic guard with strong defensive skills and the ability to manage the game effectively.

He began his basketball career at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) but went undrafted in 2021, starting professionally in the NBA Development League before earning his spot in the NBA. Maccabi Tel Aviv's current roster includes point guards Yam Madar, Ifa Lundberg, and Jimmy Clark; shooting guards John DiBartolomeo and Amit Abo; small forwards Bonzi Colson, Oshae Brissett, and Will Rayman; power forwards Jalen Hood-Schifino, TJ Leaf, and Gur Lavi; and centers Daniel Teisse, Roman Sorkin, and Armando Bacot, who recently signed.

The team is awaiting clarity on Loney Walker's status, with Wallace expected to fill his role if the transfer proceeds.