Dejan Vasiljevic opts out of contract with Sydney Kings to pursue career in Europe or NBA
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Dejan Vasiljevic has decided to opt out of deal with Sydney Kings to pursue a career in the NBA or in Europe
Dejan Vasiljevic has decided to opt out of deal with Sydney Kings to pursue a career in the NBA or in Europe.
Per ESPN Australia, Vasiljevic had a June 30 deadline to exercise his out with the Kings ahead of the 2023-24 NBL season, sources said, and officially informed the team on Wednesday of his decision to do so.
Vasiljevic had signed a three-year deal with the Kings in the 2022 offseason, with a mutual option on the third year.
If a deal in the NBA or Europe doesn’t eventuate, the Kings will have right of first refusal if Vasiljevic has a desire to return to the NBL for the 2023-24 season, sources said.
Over the 2022-23 season with the Kings, Vasiljevic averaged 13.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game