Moses Wright Offered to Hapoel Tel Aviv Amid Barcelona Contract Uncertainty

Hapoel Tel Aviv is considering signing Moses Wright, a prominent center recently linked to Barcelona. Wright, 27, who stands 2.07 meters tall, played last season for Žalgiris Kaunas, averaging 13.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Although he had agreed to terms with Barcelona months ago on a three-year contract worth $1.7 million per season, turmoil within the club has cast doubt on his signing.

Wright has expressed a strong desire to join Barcelona, but his contract includes an exit clause that several teams, including Hapoel Tel Aviv, might activate. The Israeli club sees an opportunity to acquire the center, potentially replacing Jonathan Motley, who is expected to leave as his agents seek a new team for him. Currently, Hapoel Tel Aviv's roster includes centers Tai Odiase and Dan Otero, and adding Wright could form a top-tier frontcourt for their EuroLeague campaign.

Wright has completed his third EuroLeague season, having also played for Olympiacos. His professional experience includes brief stints with the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks, totaling four NBA appearances, as well as playing in the Chinese and Turkish leagues. Hapoel Tel Aviv's potential signing of Wright could significantly strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season.