Phoenix Suns guard Vasilije Micic is aware of there’s been a number of dialogue about the place he would possibly play subsequent season. That features being linked to a number of completely different groups in Europe. Nevertheless, Micic cautioned studying an excessive amount of into that, as a result of the Suns have a crew possibility for him for subsequent 12 months.
“I actually don’t know. The crew nonetheless has an possibility on my contract. And that’s a severe clause within the NBA. All I do know is that I wish to play,” Micic mentioned. “There are many rumors. I don’t concentrate. When my buddies ship me a message. If I haven’t signed something, I’ve nothing to speak about.”
The Suns acquired Micic from the Charlotte Hornets forward of the NBA commerce deadline in February. The 31-year-old level guard appeared in solely 5 video games with Phoenix after the commerce. The Suns now maintain an $8.1 million possibility for Micic for subsequent season.
Declining the choice for Micic may save the Suns appreciable cash when it comes to wage and tax penalties. However, $8.1 million might be a useful amount of cash for Phoenix to make use of in potential in-season trades, given they’re restricted as a second-apron crew.
After a 12 months of not taking part in a lot for the Hornets then Suns, Micic is trying ahead to suiting up for Serbia at this summer season’s EuroBasket match.
“After all, I actually wish to play,” Micic mentioned. “Final 12 months was nice for us, you at all times wish to play. This 12 months, we hope it’ll be even higher. Somebody’s at all times lacking. If everybody exhibits up, it’ll be unimaginable. And hopefully much more profitable.”
