Overview
- Multiple outlets report Lyles is finalizing or has agreed terms with Real Madrid for 2025–26, with the first report from Encestando and further corroboration by BasketNews, HoopsRumors and ClutchPoints.
- An official club announcement has not been issued, so the move remains reported rather than confirmed.
- It would be Lyles’ first European club after 10 NBA seasons that included stints with the Jazz, Nuggets, Spurs, Pistons and Kings.
- He averaged 6.5 points and 4.6 rebounds in a reserve role for Sacramento last season, offering floor spacing and small-ball center minutes.
- ClutchPoints reports the Warriors, Heat and Kings showed interest on minimum deals, and he would join Real Madrid’s ex-NBA core featuring Facundo Campazzo, Theo Maledon, Chuma Okeke, Mario Hezonja and Bruno Fernando.