Micić, 31, started his NBA career with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2023-24 season. Selected 52nd overall in the 2014 NBA Draft, Micić is a three-time All-EuroLeague selection. The 6-foot-3 guard is averaging 7.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists this season with Charlotte.

The Phoenix Suns traded center Jusuf Nurkic to the Charlotte Hornets before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. The former Trail Blazers center was sent to Phoenix before the 2023-24 season in the trade that brought Deandre Ayton and Toumani Camara to Portland.

Veteran center Jusuf Nurkic reacts to the recent trade sending him from the Suns to the Hornets at the 2025 deadline

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly acquired center Mark Williams for a package including their top rookie and their last tradable first-round pick.

The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade for rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and two draft picks, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press.

So who won either side of this deal? Let’s dive in and hand out some grades to the Lakers and Hornets: The Hornets get: Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2030 pick swap and an 2031 first-round pick (unprotected) Luka Doncic wanted a lob threat. He got a lob threat.