Moses Wright Chooses Milan Over Maccabi and Hapoel After Barcelona Exit
Moses Wright, a prominent center in European basketball, is set to sign with Olimpia Milano after previously agreeing to join Barcelona. The Italian club will pay a $900,000 buyout to Barcelona to secure Wright, who recently completed his third EuroLeague season with impressive averages of 13.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Wright had been expected to join Barcelona, but following the departure of coach Xavi Pascual and ensuing uncertainty at the club, he began negotiations with Milan.
Meanwhile, Milan had initially pursued Joel Bolomboy, who was close to signing and even searching for housing in Milan. However, Bolomboy opted for a higher-paying offer from Villeurbanne, prompting Milan to shift focus to Wright. Wright ultimately preferred Milan over other options, including Israeli teams Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Wright has EuroLeague experience with Zalgiris and Olympiacos and has a brief NBA history with the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks, totaling only four NBA appearances. He has also played in the Chinese and Turkish leagues. This move marks a significant development in the EuroLeague summer transfer window, highlighting Milan's commitment to strengthening their roster.
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