April 2023 International Wiretap

Vasilije Micic Wants To Play In NBA Next Season

Jun 24, 2023 6:04 PM

Vasilije Micic is once again hoping he'll get a chance to play in the NBA. The general manager of Anadolu Efes, Micic's club in Turkey, confirmed the guard's desire to join the NBA.

The Oklahoma City Thunder currently retain Micic NBA draft rights. Anadolu Efes GM Alper Yilmaz said Micic has traveled to Oklahoma City to discuss coming over for next season.

“We are following the developments after yesterday’s draft. Micic really wants to go to the NBA. He has an option on his contract until July 20. I don’t know if he will make another request. We are waiting for Micic for now,” Yilmaz said.

EuroHoops.Net

Tags: Vasilije Micic, Oklahoma City Thunder, Anadolu Efes, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Teams, International Misc Rumor

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Alex Toohey Decommits From Gonzaga, Signs With Sydney Kings

Jun 23, 2023 10:43 PM

Alex Toohey decommitted from Gonzaga and signed a deal with the Sydney Kings of Australia's National Basketball League.

"Over time, while evaluating my situation, I felt the best pathway for me was right here in my own backyard.

"The opportunity to play for an organization like Sydney in the esteemed Next Stars program was simply too good to turn down," said Toohey. 

The 19-year-old is the first Australian to commit the NBL Next Stars program since Josh Giddey. 

Jonathan Givony/ESPN

Tags: Alex Toohey, Australian NBL, International, International League

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Wizards Assistant Ryan Richman Named Coach Of SeaHorses Mikawa In Japan

Jun 2, 2023 12:49 AM

Washington Wizards assistant Ryan Richman accepted a job with the SeaHorses Mikawa in Japan's B.League, reported Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Richman is replacing a 30-year coach and general manager in the role. 

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Tags: Washington Wizards, Japanese B.League, International, International League

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