Erden, 25, was drafted in the second round of the 2008 draft by the Celtics, and eventually signed with them in 2010. The seven-footer played part of the 2010/11 season in Boston before being traded to Cleveland, where he spent last season. In 28 games in 2011/12, Erden averaged 3.5 PPG and 2.6 RPG in just under 12 MPG.
The Cavaliers had extended Erden a qualifying offer to make him a restricted free agent. If the big man wants to eventually return to the NBA, Cleveland will have the opportunity to tender him a qualifying offer again and match any offer he receives.
