Denver Nuggets reportedly could sign Nikola Jokic’s Olympic teammate

Denver Nuggets reportedly could sign Nikola Jokic’s Olympic teammate

Led by Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, Serbia won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It was an impressive run for this Serbian group as they were just a quarter away from beating Team USA and securing a spot in the gold medal game.

Jokic was one of four Serbian players to average double-digit points in Paris, the others being Bogdan Bogdanovic, Vasilije Micic and Aleksa Avramovic.

In a new report by NBA insider Marc Stein on his Substack, it was revealed that the Nuggets are considered a potential future transfer suitor for Micic, who currently plays for the Charlotte Hornets.

Devin Booker and Vasilije Micic

August 8, 2024; Paris, France; U.S. guard Devin Booker (15) controls the ball as Serbian point guard Vasilije Micic (22) defends him during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at Accor Arena. / Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

“With a salary of $7.7 million this season and a team option of $8.1 million in 2025-26, Vasilije Micić continues to be mentioned as a potential transfer target for Denver, given Micic’s close relationship with Nuggets star Nikola Jokić,” Stein wrote. “Keep in mind, though, that Denver is only about $5 million away from the second luxury tax threshold and thus would not be able to take on Micić’s contract without dreaded second-trim complications.”

Micic averaged 13.3 points, 4.5 assists and 2.3 rebounds at the Paris Olympics. In 60 career NBA games, Micic averaged 7.0 points and 4.4 assists in 19.6 minutes per game.

Micic is currently under contract with Charlotte through the 2024–25 season and has an $8.1 million team option for the 2025–26 season.

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