Former EuroLeague MVP Vasilije Micic is in Oklahoma City to discuss a potential contract with the Thunder, Aris Barkas of Eurohoops.net reports. Negotiations can commence after the draft, Barkas adds.
Micic, who plays for Anadolu Efes, hired the Wasserman Media Group as his new representative in March. Micic, whose draft rights are owned by the Thunder, is a two-time Euroleague Final Four MVP. However, it’s unclear whether the Thunder would have a role for the 29-year-old guard, whose rights could be traded if he wants to make the jump to the NBA.
We have more from the Northwest Division:
- Coming off an excellent rookie season, Jalen Williams will play in Summer League games for the Thunder in Salt Lake City next month, Thunder reporter Rylan Stiles tweets. Ousmane Dieng will also play and it’s “very possible” Chet Holmgren, who missed all of last season with a foot injury, could participate.
- The Timberwolves hosted six prospects in a pre-draft workout on Monday, the team tweets. They took a closer look at Tosan Evbuomwan (Princeton), Jazian Gortman (Overtime Elite), D’Moi Hodge (Missouri), Gabe Kalscheur (Iowa State), Mojave King (G League Ignite) and Jalen Slawson (Furman).
- Rumors have been flying that the Trail Blazers will deal their lottery pick. Bill Oram of The Oregonian argues that the Blazers need to hold onto the No. 3 overall selection and choose their next star, regardless of whether Damian Lillard remains with the team or requests a trade.
Amen! I love Lillard and his game, but I think he’s not going to be happy, whatever they do. They don’t have enough assets to acquire the kind of players he needs as a supporting cast for a title run. A few years from now, given the choice between a mediocre team centered around an aging/diminishing/increasingly disgruntled star and a young, exciting up-and-coming team, I’d take the latter every time. I hope the Blazers draft the #3, and then try to move up in this year’s draft if possible… the #3 will likely be a future star, and if they could move up high enough to snag one of the Thompson it would be great! If Lillard is unhappy with those moves, trade him this summer for the best offer that includes some young players with upside, along with some first round picks.
Dort and something Ayton. Or Adams and kennard and a 2nd for Ayton
I honestly think now Beal is there that Adams, kennard and a pick will be good