Full Breakdown
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs NBA Guard Keaton Wallace
8/11/2026, 9:52:03 PM
Core Event
Maccabi Tel Aviv announced the acquisition of guard Keaton Wallace on a two-year contract, with the player expected to earn roughly $1 million per season. The 27-year-old, who spent the previous two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks, joins the Israeli club ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Player Background and Recent Performance
Wallace entered the NBA after a standout college career and posted modest rookie numbers: 5.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 16 minutes per game. Highlights include a career-high 27 points against the Chicago Bulls and a triple-double (15 points, 11 rebounds, 15 assists) in a win over the Orlando Magic. Last summer he attracted interest from EuroLeague teams but elected to remain with the Hawks for another season before moving to Israel.
Official Statements & Responses
Club chairman Shimon Mizrahi emphasized the strategic fit, noting that Wallace’s NBA experience completes the roster puzzle and praising the staff’s work in securing the signing.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Keaton is a player who brings toughness and intensity on both ends of the court,” — Oded Kattash
- “I warmly welcome this signing of a player with an NBA background. In fact, as of now, he completes the puzzle of the team roster, and this is the place to thank Claudio and the professional staff for the intensive work that was done.” — Shimon Mizrahi, club chairman
