Former Bucks guard Vasilije Micic signs lucrative deal with EuroLeague powerhouse

Veteran point guard Vasilije Micic, recently waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, has secured a new professional basketball opportunity overseas in the EuroLeague.

Micic, 31, was acquired by the Bucks primarily as part of a transaction to move off Pat Connaughton's contract and future draft picks. The Bucks negotiated a buyout of Micic's $8.1 million expiring contract for 2025-26, with Micic returning $6 million. Milwaukee will stretch and waive the remaining $2 million over the next three seasons.

After the Bucks' move, a post-NBA contract offer from Turkish EuroLeague champion Fenerbahce was rescinded. However, Micic quickly found a new team, agreeing to a deal with Spanish EuroLeague powerhouse Real Madrid. Other clubs like Olympiacos and Hapoel Tel Aviv were also reportedly interested. According to reports, Micic signed a two-season contract with Real Madrid worth €8.5 million.

Last NBA season, split between the Charlotte Hornets and Phoenix Suns, the 6-foot-5 guard averaged 6.6 points, 3.1 assists, and 2.2 rebounds across 41 games (16 starts). He was traded multiple times: from Phoenix back to Charlotte on draft night (involving draft rights and Mark Williams), and then subsequently to Milwaukee before being waived.

Micic has only two NBA seasons under his belt, playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2023-24 and the Hornets/Suns in 2024-25. Before joining the NBA, he had a decorated career in Europe, playing in Serbia, Germany, Turkey, and Lithuania. His most notable achievements include winning two EuroLeague championships (2021, 2022) with Turkish club Anadolu Efes, where he was also named EuroLeague MVP in 2021 and earned All-EuroLeague Team honors three times during his five-year tenure.