Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv is making waves in the basketball world, and the latest bombshell comes straight from Walla Sport: the Israeli club is reportedly pushing to sign Phoenix Suns guard Vasilije Micic in time for the Israeli League play-offs.
This isn’t just a rumor—it’s the culmination of months of ambition from club owner Ofer Yannay, who’s been chasing the Serbian star with a jaw-dropping $5 million per season offer, aiming to crown Micic the highest-paid player in European basketball. Yannay’s pursuit kicked off earlier this year, with the owner revealing on the Pini & Friends at All-In podcast that he’s been in talks with Micic for weeks, banking on the two-time EuroLeague champ’s apparent discontent with the NBA’s daily grind and his nostalgia for the passion of European hoops.
After a standout career with Anadolu Efes—where he snagged EuroLeague titles in 2021-22 and 2022-23 plus a Final Four MVP—Micic joined the NBA in 2023, but his current Suns contract has a team option for 2025-26 that could open the door for a move. Landing Micic could be the spark to dominate the Israeli League and signal their EuroLeague aspirations. As of April 9, 2025, the basketball world is buzzing—will Micic take the leap back to Europe?
