The Bucks took two rounds to send Connaughton away, exchanged for Misic and bought out, Misic was traded 3 times in 4 months

July 2, According to ESPN reporter Shams Charania, the Bucks sent Connaughton and two future second-round picks (2031 and 2032) to the Hornets for Misic.

According to a follow-up report by ShamsCharania's colleague and ESPN salary expert Bobby Marks, Misic has been bought out by the Bucks. In the 2025-26 season, Misic's salary was US$8.11 million.

Misic is 31 years old and has played for Bayern Munich, Belgrade Red Star, Tufas, Kaunas and Effis in European arenas. In July 2023, Misic and the Thunder signed a three-year contract of $23.56 million, and then played with the Hornets and the Suns.

On the trading deadline in February this year, Misic was sent to the Sun in Nurkic's trade. And in the draft nightmare trade, the Suns sent Misic back to the Hornets. Today, the Hornets traded Misic to the Bucks for Connaughton and the second round of picks in 2032 and 2032.

In the 2024-25 season, Misic played a total of 41 regular season games, averaging 19.1 minutes per game and scored 6.6 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists, with a shooting percentage of 34.8%. In the Suns, Misic played 5 times and scored zero in total.