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Turkish big man Semih Erden talked about his future plans and stated that his main goal is a return to the NBA. 26 year-old player said that repetitive injuries prevented him to show his best performance in the NBA . “I’m back in Turkey because i failed to perform at my best in the NBA” Erden said. “I will recover from my injuries here and reach my top form again. I will be back in the NBA better than before.” TrendBasket

Semih Erden, Turkey 

Semih Erden returned Turkish league this year to wear Anadolu Efes uniform after 2 season in NBA with Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. He gave an interview to Turkish television NTVspor and talked about his future plans.Here is his statements: “My Goal is definetly to play in the NBA, I did it before so I believe I’m capable. I had 2 unlucky injuries, that hurt my career in the NBA. People started to think that I have struggled but I accomplished many things in my rookie season with Boston Celtics. All I want now is to win the Turkish league and reach Euroleague final with Anadolu efes, then I want to return to NBA. I believe I can reach my goals if I can stay healthy.” TrendBasket

Semih Erden, Turkey, Anadolu Efes 

Aandolu Efes Istanbul announced the signing of Semih Erden for the next two season with an option for a third one. Sportando

Free Agency, Semih Erden, Turkey, Efes Istanbul 

Mary Schmitt Boyer/Tom Reed: #Cavs have made qualifying offer to C Semih Erden, making him restricted free agent, along with Gee and Harangody Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Semih Erden 

Mary Schmitt Boyer/Tom Reed: #Cavs make Luke Harangody qualifying offer. No word on Erden yet Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Semih Erden, Luke Harangody 

The Cavs have until today to decide whether or not to extend qualifying offers of around $1 million to Semih Erden and Luke Harangody. If the Cavs choose not to, both players will become unrestricted free agents and available to sign with any team. Akron Beacon Journal

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Semih Erden, Luke Harangody 

Sam Amico: Cavs likely to extend qualifying offer to Alonzo Gee today. "We'll have to make decisions on other 2 (Erden, Harangody)," says Chris Grant. Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Semih Erden, Chris Grant, Luke Harangody, Alonzo Gee 

Jason Lloyd: CG said Alonzo Gee is a priority, team will obviously extend qualifying offer. Decisions haven't been made yet on Semih, Harangody Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Semih Erden, Chris Grant, Luke Harangody, Alonzo Gee 

Agent Tolga Tugsavul refuted reports that his client Semih Erden has agreed to a deal in Turkey and said his wish is to stay in the NBA. "Everything will be more clear after the first week of July," Tugsavul told HoopsHype. "He has some interest from teams in the NBA and then we have very good offers from Europe, from three of four teams that I don't want to mention. We will make a decision, I believe, by mid- July. His first option is to play in the NBA, but it all depends on the contract and the coach." HoopsHype

Free Agency, Semih Erden 

"I don't know about Spain because we have a very good offer from Turkey and then we will also check the market with CSKA Moscow, see what happens with (Nenad) Krstic there. Right now it's very hard to get a big contract in Spain, so I don't see a big possibility for Semih there." HoopsHype

Free Agency, Semih Erden, Russia, CSKA Moscow 

Agent Tolga Tugsavul refuted reports that his client Semih Erden has agreed to a deal in Turkey and said his wish is to stay in the NBA. HoopsHype

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Semih Erden 

"Everything will be more clear after the first week of July," Tugsavul told HoopsHype. "He has some interest from teams in the NBA and then we have very good offers from Europe, from three of four teams that I don't want to mention. We will make a decision, I believe, by mid-July. His first option is to play in the NBA, but it all depends on the contract and the coach." HoopsHype

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Semih Erden 

Tugsavul said there's a chance the seven-foot center returns to Europe and then gives the NBA a try again after one of two years. It's not likely to happen in the Spanish League, though. "I don't know about Spain because we have a very good offer from Turkey and then we will also check the market with CSKA Moscow, see what happens with (Nenad) Krstic there. Right now it's very hard to get a big contract in Spain, so I don't see a big possibility for Semi there." HoopsHype

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Semih Erden, CSKA Moscow 

Semih Erden has rejected FC Barcelona's offer and will sign in Turkey instead. Encestando

Free Agency, Semih Erden, FC Barcelona, Turkey 

NBA teams have until June 30 to tender qualifying offers to potential restricted free agents. The Cavs have three such players in center Semih Erden and forwards Alonzo Gee and Luke Harangody. They'll definitely give Gee a qualifying offer. He said he wants to return to the Cavs. Erden didn't sparkle last season and at times, he sat on the bench for long periods. He's still a 7-footer with skills. News-Herald

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Semih Erden, Luke Harangody, Alonzo Gee 

When asked about Erden recently, Cavs general manager Chris Grant said no decision has been made. They'll likely give him a qualifying offer. It's worth $1.1 million. This is purely a guess, but the Cavs probably won't give Harangody a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent. News-Herald

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Semih Erden 

Scott said he hasn't reached a decision on whether he wants injured center Semih Erden (ankle) to return for next season. Obviously, that's something he must discuss with General Manager Chris Grant. The Cavs would have to extend a qualifying offer of about $1.1 million or risk losing the 7-foot Turk to unrestricted free agency. "I don't know yet," Scott said. "And, I'm just being honest with you." Cleveland Plain Dealer

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Semih Erden 

In the preseason, coach Byron Scott hinted that Semih Erden could become a starter once his thumb healed and if he played well. The Turk is healthy, but hardly playing well. Scott has not played him in the past four games, including Sunday's win in Boston. Samardo Samuels and Ryan Hollins are being used ahead of him. Scott had planned to evaluate Erden for 10 games in the rotation, starting with Jan. 10 contest in Utah. The trial lasted just seven games. "I lied," Scott said. "I did kind of lie on that one. . . . I think I gave him a fair chance. I was a little disappointed. I'm hoping these three games he hasn't played gets in his head and when he gets another opportunity he takes advantage of it." Cleveland Plain Dealer

Cleveland Cavaliers, Semih Erden 

Erden is averaging 3.4 points and 2.1 rebounds in eight games. He scored 14 of his 27 points in one game against Golden State. "If he plays hard every single night he has a chance to be a good player," Scott said. "It's an energy and effort thing. He has to play a lot harder." Cleveland Plain Dealer

Cleveland Cavaliers, Semih Erden 

Jason Lloyd: BScott says Erden's return may take mins away frm Samardo, who has struggled this week. Scott inferred Samardo leaving him with no choice Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Semih Erden, Samardo Samuels