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Micic

Micic has been traded twice this offseason: once back to Charlotte and then again to Milwaukee after ending last season with the Suns. Now, he’ll be a free agent. Micic had a solid stretch as a streaming option that could provide assists when LaMelo Ball missed time two seasons ago, but the odds of him finding a situation where he can contribute fantasy value next season are low.

This is another salary cap saving move by the Bucks so the team can afford to sign Myles Turner. While the Bucks only save $1.3 million in the trade acquiring Micic, the 31-year-old point guard is reportedly planning on going back to Europe rather than continue his NBA career. Micic is expected to give back a significant portion of the $8.1 million he’s owed in a buyout, which will give the Bucks the requisite space to sign Turner.

Micic was dealt to Phoenix in February as part of the deal that sent Jusuf Nurkic to Charlotte. Micic played solidly when given meaningful minutes for the Hornets, and he’ll return after just a few months in the desert.

Micic is an incredibly late addition to the injury report, but his absence won’t have much of an impact on the team’s rotation. He has played a total of seven minutes across two appearances since being traded to the Suns.

Micic was initially listed as questionable with a sprained left ankle, but is set to make his Suns debut Wednesday. With Devin Booker (back) and Grayson Allen (knee) both out, extra rotation minutes could fall to Micic against the Rockets. Still, he’s not a recommended streaming option with Tyus Jones available.

Micic has yet to make his Suns debut due to the sprained left ankle he suffered during his final game as a Hornet. Rotation minutes may be available to him immediately, as Devin Booker (back) and Grayson Allen (knee) will not play in Houston. However, Micic would not be worth streaming, as starting point guard Tyus Jones is available.

Allen will presumably handle his normal workload in Tuesday’s nightcap after sitting out Saturday’s tilt with Denver. Micic has yet to make his Suns debut, but Phoenix plays again Wednesday on the second half of a back-to-back, and he could play in that one.

Micic missed his final game with the Hornets because of a left ankle sprain. That same injury may delay his debut for the Suns. Micic will eventually be able to provide some quality backup point guard minutes when he gets healthy, though it’s unclear what his role will look like at this point.

Micic, who did not play in Wednesday’s loss to Milwaukee due to a sprained ankle, is returning to the Western Conference. The point guard, who began his NBA career with the Thunder, was starting for the injured LaMelo Ball before spraining his ankle over the weekend. With Tyus Jones and Monte Morris still on the Suns’ roster, Micic is unlikely to get the run needed to impact fantasy basketball. In Charlotte, his absence will free up more opportunities for rookie KJ Simpson, who started against the Bucks.

Martin, who has been inactive since January 24 with a sports hernia, is headed to Phoenix. The 2019 second-round pick has offered limited fantasy value when healthy, and that’s unlikely to change with the Suns. There’s no need to consider adding him to fantasy basketball rosters, especially since it is unknown when Martin will be healthy enough to play. As for the Hornets, Tidjane Salaun should play plenty down the stretch, and trading Martin should help free up minutes for the lottery pick out of France.