Following a run with the Golden State Warriors, Ömer Yurtseven is planning for a move outside of the NBA.
According to BasketNews, Yurtseven is in “advanced talks” to sign with Real Madrid.
His most recent stint in the NBA was spent with the Warriors. Back in March, the Warriors dealt with a concerning number of injuries, calling for more depth in the front court on a temporary basis.
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 05: Omer Yurtseven #77 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 05, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Jazz 126-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Yurtseven earned a 10-day contract with the Warriors. Once that duration was up, the Warriors gave Yurtseven another 10 days with the team. Following the expiration of that deal, the Warriors moved on.
With the Warriors, Yurtseven appeared in nine games off the bench. He averaged 11.6 minutes on the court. The veteran center made 42.3% of his shots, producing 3.8 points per game. He also came down with 3.3 rebounds per game.
Yurtseven’s NBA Journey
GettySALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – OCTOBER 02: Omer Yurtseven #77 of the Utah Jazz speaks during the Utah Jazz Media Day at Zions Bank Basketball Campus on October 02, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
The Turkish center came to the states to play for NC State in the NCAA in 2016. After the 2017-2018 season, he attended Georgetown.
Following his third season in college, Yurtseven went for the NBA. The Turkish center went undrafted. He played in the G League and overseas before finally making an NBA roster in 2021. Yurtseven’s NBA career started with the Miami Heat.
GettySALT LAKE CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 25: Omer Yurtseven #77 of the Utah Jazz pressures Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of their game at the Delta Center on November 25, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
During his rookie effort, Yurtseven played in 56 games, picking up what remains his career-high in starts, with 12 games. After two years with the Heat, Yurtseven joined the Utah Jazz in 2023-2024.
Following his run with the Jazz, Yurtseven had a playing stint in Greece with Panathinaikos. He returned to the US to play for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (Houston Rockets G League affiliate), before the Warriors gave him a call.