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• Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Scoreless in 10 minutes

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Micic contributed zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist across 10 minutes during Saturday's 114-106 loss to Miami. Micic played a season-low 10 minutes and was held scoreless for the first time through three games. With Brandon Miller (hip) and Josh Green (Achilles) sidelined, more minutes should be available for Micic. However, Tre Mann has emerged as the primary beneficiary after a couple of strong offensive performances.

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• Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Back to bench Tuesday

  14D ago • By RotoWire

  Micic will return back to the bench for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Knicks. With LaMelo Ball (rest) returning to action, Micic will be relegated back to the second unit. Although he started in the last preseason game against Memphis, he will continue to split time with Tre Mann as the backup point guard behind Ball.

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• Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Starting vs. Memphis

  19D ago • By RotoWire

  Micic will start Thursday's preseason game against the Grizzlies. Micic will get a starting nod in this contest since the Hornets are resting LaMelo Ball. The Serbian point guard has been competing with Tre Mann for the backup point guard role behind Ball.

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• Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Notches 19 for bronze medal

  08/10/2024 • By RotoWire

  Micic provided 19 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two assists and two rebounds across 21 minutes for Serbia in Saturday's 93-83 win over Germany in the bronze medal game of the Paris Olympics. Micic tied Nikola Jokic for the game high in points as Serbia secured a trip atop the podium. The 30-year-old produced his best outing of the Olympic Games, and it came at the right time for Serbia as it defeated Germany, the 2023 FIBA World Cup Champions. Micic was a solid third option for the squad, and he averaged 13.5 points, 4.5 assists and 2.3 rebounds across 22.0 minutes per game in six Olympic matches.

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• Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Productive outing in Olympic win

  08/03/2024 • By RotoWire

  Micic accumulated 15 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 22 minutes in Serbia's 96-85 win over South Sudan in the Paris Olympics on Saturday. Micic was the clear No. 3 option behind Nikola Jokic and Bogdan Bogdanovic in Serbia's victory. The 30-year-old averaged 13.0 points, 5.3 assists and 3.0 rebounds across 21.7 minutes in three group-phase contests. Micic's ability to move the rock and spread the floor will be crucial for Serbia as they enter the Olympic quarterfinals.

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