Nikola Jokic could provide additional input into the Denver Nuggets’ roster building process.
Marc Stein, veteran NBA writer reported this week on his Substack page The Nuggets are reportedly interested in acquiring veteran Vasilije Micic from the Charlotte Hornets. Stein notes that Micic is close friends with Denver superstar Jokic, his teammate on the Serbian national team.
Micic, 30, made his NBA debut last season after a highly successful run in Europe. He was a two-time Euroleague champion with Anadolu Efes in Turkey and was even named Euroleague MVP in 2021. Known for his point guard play and dribbling, Micic was Jokic’s teammate on Team Serbia at the Paris Olympics this summer. Micic averaged 13.3 points and 4.5 assists per game as Serbia won the bronze medal (with an almost surprise victory over Team USA along the way).
The Nuggets are struggling to find answers in their backcourt after Kentavious Caldwell-Pope left for the Orlando Magic as a free agent earlier this summer. While they would have to make a trade for Micic, who is under contract with the Hornets for $7.7 million next season (with a team option for 2025-26), the fit would make sense in Denver. We also know that Jokic has already pushed for a $1.5 million move. acquisition that the Nuggets finally completed this summer.
