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Trey Lyles Agrees to One-Year, $3 Million Deal With Real Madrid

He chose Real Madrid over minimum-contract interest from NBA teams.

Apr 11, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) before the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Former Sacramento Kings Player And NBA Free Agent Trey Lyles Signs With Real Madrid

Overview

  • Agent Rich Paul told Marc Stein that Lyles is finalizing a one-year, $3 million contract for the 2025–26 season with Real Madrid.
  • The move is his first signing outside the NBA after 10 seasons with the Jazz, Nuggets, Spurs, Pistons and Kings.
  • Spanish outlet Encestando first reported Madrid's pursuit, with BasketNews and multiple U.S. outlets subsequently confirming.
  • League reports said the Warriors, Heat and Kings showed minimum-deal interest this offseason before Lyles opted for Madrid.
  • The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 6.5 points and 4.6 rebounds for Sacramento last season and joins Real Madrid as veteran frontcourt depth for ACB and EuroLeague runs.