Semi Ojeleye Rumors

Former Celtics player Semi Ojeleye signed with Serbian team Crvena Zvezda for the 2025-26 season.

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Former Celtics player Semi Ojeleye re-signed with Spanish team Valencia Basket until the 2025-26 season.

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Former Celtics player Semi Ojeleye signed with Spanish team Valencia Basket until the 2024-25 season.

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Following the player himself via social media, Virtus Segafredo Bologna confirmed the addition of Semi Ojeleye. Ojeleye, 27, inked a two-year contract, the team announced Thursday. The team based in Bologna will be his first step in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.

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“’You gotta prove to your coaches that you even belong on the court,’” Ainge says he told Williams. “‘You’ve gotta prove to your teammates that you are worthy of minutes that you’re getting and trust that they can throw the ball to you at times of the game. That you’re going to be reliable, that you’re going to be there to cover them when they get beat on a dribble. You gotta prove yourself every day.’ He kind of looked at me and was a little bit taken aback, but I really thought from that moment on, he really elevated his work and his commitment for the rest of that second year.” Ainge reminded Williams that even though he had surpassed Semi Ojeleye in the playoff rotation the year prior, it didn’t mean he had a guaranteed spot. The then-GM told him, “You’re not even good right now,” saying it was as if he were on cruise control.

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Law Murray: Ty Lue praising Semi Ojeleye for his professionalism and preparation, saying "you hate to lose a guy like that" Ojeleye was waived to make room for Amir Coffey's promotion and Xavier Moon's call-up

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Andrew Greif: Source: The Clippers are converting Amir Coffey to a standard NBA contract. To make room on the roster Semi Ojeleye is being waived. Xavier Moon will fill Coffey’s place with a new two-way contract.

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Mirjam Swanson: Ty Lue on the Zoom, on recent acquisitions Rodney Hood and Semi Ojeleye: "They're pros ... they've been great, and so their opportunity is going to come."

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The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired center Serge Ibaka from the Los Angeles Clippers in a four-team trade that also includes the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings. To complete the deal, the Bucks have traded guard Donte DiVincenzo to the Kings and forwards Rodney Hood and Semi Ojeleye to the Clippers. Milwaukee has also acquired a second-round draft pick from Sacramento and Detroit along with cash considerations from Los Angeles.

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Andrew Greif: Source: The Clippers are receiving Hood and Ojeyele in the deal.

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Semi Ojeleye is considered available for trade, and rival teams have called about wings Pat Connaughton and Donte DiVencenzo, sources said.

Bleacher Report

Adrian Wojnarowski: Milwaukee's Semi Ojeleye has entered the league's Covid protocols, according to league portal.

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Jim Owczarski: Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Semi Ojeleye, however, have been upgraded to probable to play tonight for the #Bucks with their respective calf strains.

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Jim Owczarski: The #Bucks offered an update just now: An MRI showed Semi Ojeleye strained his right calf again vs. Oklahoma City. He will be sidelined for at least three weeks. After that he’ll be re-evaluated. Remember he missed nearly all of camp + 4 reg. season games with a calf strain.

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