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Maccabi Tel Aviv Guard Lonnie Walker Set to Join Real Madrid Basketball Team
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First reported by N12 · Jul 25, 2026
What happened
Lonnie Walker, guard for Maccabi Tel Aviv, is expected to join Real Madrid's basketball team soon, with Spanish media confirming the deal. Walker impressed in his first season in Israel and is set to enhance Real Madrid's roster under coach Pedro Martinez. The transfer requires Maccabi's consent, but the club is unlikely to block the move.
- 01Lonnie Walker is set to transfer from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Real Madrid basketball team.
- 02Spanish media and journalists report the deal as nearly finalized.
- 03Walker struggled initially in Israel but is expected to thrive in Real Madrid's system.
- 04He has a $2.2 million contract with Maccabi and no active NBA exit option.
- 05Walker averaged 15.2 points in EuroLeague and 15.6 points in Israeli league last season.
- 06Maccabi Tel Aviv is expected to approve the transfer to Real Madrid.
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