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Former NBA guard Keaton Wallace has signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Wallace reportedly signed a two-year, $2.4 million contract with the Israeli Premier League and EuroLeague power. Wallace spent the last two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks. The 6-foot-3 point guard appeared in 53 NBA games last season. Wallace averaged 3.5 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 10.1 minutes per game.
Another change is coming to Maccabi Tel Aviv’s management and it is coming from the United States. The Recanati family, which holds 58% of the team, has informed shareholders that it will sell half of its stake in a deal expected to be signed in the coming days. The buyer is Jewish American businessman Jason Levien, the former CEO of the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies. The other owners have 30 days to say whether they will exercise their right of first refusal and purchase the 29% stake themselves at a price of about $50 million. If there is no objection, Levien will join as an owner.
Marc Stein: Reported in late June that Lonnie Walker IV was seeking a return to the NBA and now he has it on a one-year deal in Denver. Walker’s pact with Maccabi Tel Aviv had a July 15th NBA out deadline but he was granted an exit even though Denver’s offer did not surface until August.
Shams Charania: Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Denver Nuggets, agent George S. Langberg of @GSLSportsGroup told ESPN. Walker was with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the EuroLeague after last playing in the NBA in 2024-25 and now enters his 8th season in the league.
Former Atlanta Hawks guard Keaton Wallace is expected to continue his career in Europe, with at least one EuroLeague club showing strong interest in the 27-year-old American, BasketNews sources tell. According to sources, Maccabi Tel Aviv has emerged as a serious suitor for Wallace as the Israeli powerhouse continues to strengthen its backcourt ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv is back in a big way. The double-winners have signed Daniel Theis—the tough center of the German national team (2.04 meters / 6’8″, 34)—for the next two seasons. Theis played for Monaco over the past two seasons. “This is a very significant signing,” stated Club Chairman Shimon Mizrahi. “Daniel Theis is an experienced player, and his addition is a major reinforcement for Maccabi’s defensive end as well. I am glad to announce that after long negotiations, we succeeded in bringing him to Maccabi.”
Daniel Theis is in advanced talks to join Maccabi Tel Aviv, per BasketNews sources.
Lonnie Walker could be on the move again just one year after joining Maccabi Tel Aviv. According to Spanish journalist Chema de Lucas, Real Madrid are negotiating a deal to sign the former NBA guard.
Maccabi Tel Aviv forward Oshae Brissett officially signed a new 2-year deal with the Israeli team.
Marc Stein: Lonnie Walker IV is a candidate to return to the NBA this summer, league sources say, after the scoring guard played in the EuroLeague last season. The seven-year NBA vet (10.0 PPG) has an NBA out in his Maccabi Tel Aviv contract until July 15 and is expected to draw interest.
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The EuroLeague has taken steps to protect itself against the threat posed by the NBA's planned arrival in Europe for the 2027-28 season. This Friday, it approved an ambitious package of strategic measures that strengthen its medium- and long-term structure, including the renewal of Real Madrid 's license for ten years , the implementation of a permanent franchise system , and the expansion to 24 teams starting in 2027-28. The goal is to consolidate its position just as the NBA and FIBA accelerate preparations for their future European league. And following the 10-season renewals of Fenerbahce , ASVEL Villeurbanne , and Real Madrid , who join Anadolu Efes, Armani Milan, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Kosner Baskonia, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, Zalgiris Kaunas, and CSKA Moscow (the latter with its license temporarily suspended), the EuroLeague has secured the continued participation of its 13 partner owners and shareholders.
Maccabi Tel Aviv continues to work towards next season, and the Sports Channel has learned that it is in advanced negotiations with Richaun Holmes. Holmes (32, 2.06 m) signed with Panathinaikos last summer and played in Europe for the first time after good years in the NBA, when he was supposed to be the Greeks' biggest star and won a two-year contract - earning $2.5 million per year
Center James Wiseman has been offered to Maccabi Tel Aviv, which is considering his candidacy for next season, "Today" has learned. In recent weeks, the Yellows have begun building the team for next season, and according to sources in the United States, the club has recently been offered a particularly surprising and intriguing name - the American center who was selected second overall in the 2020 NBA draft.
Looking back at your time with Maccabi Tel Aviv versus your current role in the NBA, what is one part of your game that you had to “unlearn” to be successful at this level and what is one European fundamental you refuse to give up? Deni Avdija: I refuse to give up the craftiness in the paint, the fakes, the slow-steps. I feel like what I kinda gained is probably becoming smarter and knowing how to be physical and draw fouls.