The MVP is heading toward Dubai – McKinley Wright IV inks a 2-year contract with Dubai Basketball

ABA League star McKinley Wright IV joins Dubai Basketball’s roster as the team prepares for the 2025/26 season. The 1.8-metre American guard joins Dubai Basketball on a two-year contract.

The 26-year-old comes fresh from a thrilling debut campaign with Budućnost VOLI where he was crowned Most Valuable Player of the 2024/25 ABA League Regular Season. Budućnost VOLI wrapped up their season as a runner-up, falling to Partizan Mozzart Bet in the Finals – McKinley paired an average of 12.3 points and 2.2 rebounds with 4.7 assists in his first season with the team.

Before joining the Montenegrin side, Wright began his professional career with the NBA. The then 23-year-old McKinley began his professional career signing a single-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2021. He made his league debut that same season, splitting time between the NBA and G League before joining the Dallas Mavericks in 2022. Over two seasons, McKinley featured in 32 NBA games, contributing consistent minutes off the bench across the season.