The Denver Nuggets are reportedly looking to add another piece to their roster in the form of veteran guard Vasilije Micic, currently with the Charlotte Hornets.
The potential collaboration has sparked interest from many players due to Micic’s close friendship with Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. The two were teammates on the Serbian national team and share a strong bond on and off the court.
Micić, who spent the 2023-24 season with Oklahoma City, was traded to the Charlotte Hornets along with Dāvis Bertāns, Tre Mann, a 2024 second-round pick, a 2025 second-round pick and cash considerations in exchange for Gordon Hayward.
Over 30 regular season games with the Hornets, Micić averaged 10.8 points, 6.2 assists and 1.8 rebounds while shooting 43.7 percent from the field.
“The Denver Nuggets are reportedly interested in Vasilije Micic of the Charlotte Hornets. Micic is close friends with Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. The two are teammates on the Serbian national team.”
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A Euroleague star, Micić has won the Euroleague championship twice (2021, 2022), won the Euroleague Final Four MVP award twice (2021, 2022) and was named Euroleague MVP in 2021.
Micic, a talented guard known for his playmaking and scoring abilities, could provide valuable reinforcement to the Nuggets’ backcourt. His familiarity with Jokic’s style of play could translate into a seamless chemistry and an added dimension to Denver’s offensive attack.
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