SEMIH ERDEN RUMORS & GOSSIP

Semih Erden Eyes Boston Return as Free Agent

Semih Erden cried when he was traded last season along with Luke Harangody for a 2nd round pick and a bag of Stacy's Pita Chips. As he sits on the Cavs bench watching that train wreck of a team play night after night, Erden ponders his escape.Being a free agent this summer, Erden tells CSNNE.com that the Celtics will be on his short list of teams he'll consider playing for. "Why...
Via Celtics Life  |  12 days ago

Semih Erden Misses Boston, Interested in Potential Return to Celtics

Semih Erden is not walking through that door, fans. Or is he? The Turkish center, who played in 37 games with the Celtics last season, is open to potentially returning to Boston, according to CSNNE.com. Erden -- now a member of the Cavaliers after being dealt to them for a draft pick prior to last year's trade deadline -- did not play during the teams' matchup on Sunday night, and...
Via NESN.com  |  13 days ago

Cavs notes: Erden could get larger role

There are changes afoot on the Cavaliers' rotation.Center Semih Erden has returned from a broken right thumb and will be given every opportunity to win the Cavs' backup center job.The 7-foot, 240-pound Erden played 17 minutes in the Cavs' 113-105 loss at Utah on Tuesday. He was the first big man off the bench for the Cavs (4-5, 1-3 on their seven-game road trip).The Cavs are intrigued...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  January 11, 2012

Semih Erden returns to practice

Forum: Cavs Talk Posted By: wuck Post Time: 01-02-2012 at 10:49 PM
Via Real Cavs Fans  |  January 02, 2012

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without center Semih Erden for the next 3 weeks

The Cavaliers will be without 25-year old center Semih Erden for the next three weeks due to a thumb injury.  Erden played in 4 games (1 start) for the Cavaliers last year and he averaged 16.0 minutes, 3.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game.  Erden played in 41 games (8 starts) as a rookie for the Cavaliers & Celtics last year and he averaged 14.5 minutes, 4.0 points...
Via Cavaliers Locker  |  December 14, 2011

Ask Dr. John: Semih Erden’s Shoulder Injury–Labral Tear/SLAP lesion

Many Celtics fans have noticed how Semih Erden, Boston's back-up center, has been wearing a protective sleeve on his left shoulder. Reports are now out that his condition involves a labral tear. Current plans include surgery in the off-season while he plays through the pain. What exactly is Semih dealing with?
Via CLNS Radio  |  November 19, 2010

Boston Celtics Semih Erden Shows That He Belongs In NBA

The hype was all about Jermaine O’Neal getting a shot at starting for the Celtics. However, lost on many people’s radar is the fact Semih Erden would see his first NBA action this regular season. Erden was solid in the preseason and looked like he could fill minutes in the NBA with solid play. However, that was the preseason. Could he translate his modest preseason success to...
Via Boston Celtics Report  |  November 03, 2010

Shaq and Semih Erden: The odd couple

Semih-Automatic.Shaquille O’Neal is an established superstar with four rings and 15 All-Star Game appearances. Semih Erden is a rookie who has never played a single second in his NBA career. Shaq speaks English. Erden doesn’t. Shaq looks like a 7’1″ mammoth beast of mass destruction. Erden looks like an oversized Turkish teenager.So it’s a bit surprising they’ve quickly...
Via Celtics Town  |  October 06, 2010

Semih Erden’s late-game heroics in FIBA semifinal send Turkey to finals

  (Erden’s dunk occurs at 0:30 seconds into the clip, the game-saving block at 1:13)Celtics rookie center Semih Erden, playing for Turkey in the FIBA semifinal against Serbia, made two clutch plays in the final seconds to help Turkey advance to the finals against USA.With 0.5 seconds left and Turkey leading 83-82, Serbia connected on an inbound-lob, but Erden blocked the last...
Via Celtics Town  |  September 12, 2010

Celtics sign Turkish 7-footer, Semih Erden

The Celtics have reportedly signed 7-foot Center, Semih Erden, whom they drafted 60th overall in 2008. The terms of the deal were not disclosed but it's likely just for summer league play. Erden has had some success outside of the NBA playing for the Turkish league. Last season, as a starter for Fenerbahce Ulker, he shot an impressive 62.4% from the field on rout to a championship...
Via Celtics Life  |  July 05, 2010
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