Vasilije Micić

The Thunder traded Micic to the Hornets last season, and the veteran point guard made a strong fantasy impact in Charlotte's injury-riddled backcourt. With LaMelo Ball sidelined by another ankle injury, it didn't take long for Micic to carve out a starting role with his new squad. After posting 13 points, seven assists and two steals in 28 minutes off the bench during a March 1 loss in Philadelphia, Micic moved into the starting lineup. From March 3 through April 7, Micic averaged 13.6 points, 6.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 32.2 minutes per game. While Micic was worth rostering in standard leagues during that month-plus stretch, the Serbian's fantasy value will be significantly less heading into the 2024-25 campaign. Ball is expected to be healthy, and the Hornets signed Josh Green this offseason to bolster their backcourt, leaving Micic to compete with Tre Mann and Nick Smith for backup duties. Given Ball's injury history, it's worth keeping an eye on Micic throughout the season, but the latter won't be fantasy-relevant as a backup on a non-contending team.