By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Vasilije Micic is in Abu Dhabi, following the Final Four of the 2024-25 edition of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, besides considering his options at the club level and launching preparations ahead of the EuroBasket 2025.
Swirling rumors include a reported link to Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv, which is set to debut in Europe’s premier club continental competition in the 2025-26 season.
“I really don’t know. The team still has an option on my contract. And that’s a serious clause in the NBA. All I know is that I want to play,” the 31-year-old Serbian point guard referred to the Phoenix Suns controlling an option on his contract for the 2025-26 season, “There are plenty of rumors. I don’t pay attention. When my friends send me a message. If I haven’t signed anything, I have nothing to talk about.”
“My contract officially runs until June 30. Before that, it’s all just talk. But I can’t believe in anything until I see something concrete,” he added in a discussion with Serbian outlet Meridian Sport.
Meanwhile, his focus is on gearing up for the senior national team of Serbia and suiting up in the approaching EuroBasket, on the heels of capturing a bronze medal in the Olympic Games 2024.
“Of course, I really want to play,” he stressed, “Last year was great for us, you always want to play. This year, we hope it’ll be even better. Someone’s always missing. If everyone shows up, it’ll be incredible. And hopefully even more successful.”
Following the Denver Nuggets exit from the 2025 NBA Playoffs presented by Google, Nikola Jokic fell shy of confirming participation in the summer international tournament.
“For years now, he’s been the one to say when he makes his decision,” said Micic, “I wouldn’t speak for him. He has his own vision of life. But of course I’d love for him to be with us.”
Serbia is in Group A of the preliminary round, scheduled to face Estonia, Portugal, Latvia, Czechia, and Turkiye between August 27 and September 3 in Riga. The top four countries will stay in the Latvian capital and switch from pool play to single elimination games with the knockout stage stretching from September 6 to 14.