Moses Wright, who has been averaging 26.4 points in Turkey, is close to joining Olympiacos Piraeus, sources tell BasketNews.
Olympiacos Piraeus are in advanced talks with the Merkezefendi Yukatel standout Moses Wright, sources tell BasketNews.
A 25-year-old 2.06m big man has the EuroLeague buyout clause in his contract and is close to joining the Greek club.
Olympiacos entered the market due to injuries sidelining Nikola Milutinov and Moustapha Fall.
Wright joined Merkezefendi in December as a replacement for Dan Oturu, who moved to Anadolu Efes Istanbul.
In just five games in the Turkish league, Wright rapidly asserted himself as a dominant force in the competition, with averages of 26.4 points (62.5% 2P%, 25.0% 3P), 8.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 1.4 blocks, and 1.2 steals.
Wright delivered multiple 30-point performances. He scored 34 points, grabbed 12 rebounds against Karsiyaka Pinar Izmir, and had a remarkable 36-point game, shooting 13 of 16 from the 2-point field against Galatasaray Istanbul.
Merkezefendi emerged victorious in both matches.
This marks the potential departure of the third player from Merkezefendi to the EuroLeague in the 2023-24 season. Earlier, Rihards Lomazs departed from Merkezefendi to join Virtus.
Merkezefendi has established itself as a significant stepping stone for players making the leap to the EuroLeague, with a notable track record of players moving on to the prestigious competition in recent years.
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At the beginning of the season in the Chinese basketball league, Wright posted 15.4 points and 7.8 rebounds for Shanxi Loongs.
After going undrafted in 2021, he signed contracts with the Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, and Zhejiang Golden Bulls.
Wright appeared in four NBA games, averaging 1.3 points in 3.5 minutes per game.
In the 2021-22 season, he showcased his skills in the G-League, recording 19.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in 29 appearances for the Agua Caliente Clippers and Texas Legends.
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