D’Tigers forward Jordan Nwora and former Boston Celtics player Semi Ojeleye are close to sealing deals with Serbian basketball giants Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade).
Nwora, who had his first experience in European basketball with Turkish side Anadolu Efes during the 2024/25 season, helped the club reach the semifinals of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi. However, he will not be extending his stay with the team.
According to Italian journalist and basketball insider Andrea Calzoni, Nwora has agreed to a one-year deal with Crvena Zvezda, with an option for a second year. The contract is reportedly worth €1 million per season.
The move to Crvena Zvezda offers the former Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors, and Indiana Pacers forward another shot at the EuroLeague. Nwora will be aiming to help the Serbian club reach the EuroLeague playoffs in the 2025/26 season.
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Meanwhile, Semi Ojeleye has also reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with Crvena Zvezda, according to Calzoni.
The former Celtics forward currently plays for Valencia in the Spanish Liga ACB, where he played a pivotal role in their sweep of Tenerife (3-0) to reach the playoff finals. Valencia will face either Real Madrid or Unicaja, with Madrid leading that series 2-0. A win in Game 3 will see them advance.
Ojeleye is expected to earn €1.5 million annually with a €400,000 buyout clause included in his contract. The 30-year-old had been on the radar of Real Madrid prior to finalizing his move.
This season, Ojeleye averaged 11.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per game in the EuroCup and posted 11.8 points and 3.2 rebounds per game in Liga Endesa.
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