Earlier than he got here to the NBA in 2023, Vasilije Micic spent 5 consecutive seasons with Anadolu Efes in Turkey. Now, the EuroLeague mainstay has curiosity in reuniting with Micic this offseason.
“We’re involved with Vasilije Micic, nevertheless it gained’t be simple to make him a suggestion that matches our funds. We like Vasa, he’ll come to Istanbul on the finish of Might,” Efes sporting director Ismail Senol mentioned. “He’s turning 32 subsequent yr, so it’s solely pure that he’s fascinated about an important contract of his profession. Because of the new monetary truthful play guidelines, it gained’t be simple for us to make him a suggestion, and we gained’t have the ability to enter a bidding battle.”
It is unclear at this level if Micic can be a free agent or not. The Phoenix Suns maintain an $8.1 million crew choice for the veteran level guard. Declining that choice might save the Suns appreciable cash in tax penalties, contemplating Micic is not prone to be a rotation participant subsequent season. Nevertheless, Micic’s wage might be a pleasant piece of a salary-matching in a commerce for Phoenix. That might lead the crew towards choosing up the choice.