What's Happening with Bogdan Bogdanović?

It's as clear as day – his time with the Clippers is nearing its end. The Los Angeles team clearly has no vision for how to utilize a guard of his caliber. Bogdanović, on the other hand, doesn't have the luxury of wasting years picking up scraps from the table, nor should he. His departure this summer is the logical next step for a player who wants, can, and should be playing, not just filling out a roster.

Although talk of a return to the EuroLeague, specifically to Partizan, surfaces in Belgrade from time to time, Bogdanović's agenda is different. He wants to remain where the best basketball is played, and he is just one year away from securing his NBA pension. This means he's looking for at least one more contract across the pond, which could be his last.

The alternatives are clear: teams in need of an instant-offense shooter and someone unafraid of taking responsibility are potential suitors. While specific names haven't been mentioned, Denver fans are calling for him to join their ranks. Looking at the landscape, teams like Philadelphia or Milwaukee could be options, as they are always searching for a player who can spread the floor and hit five threes when the stars are fatigued. Additionally, young, up-and-coming teams would also be a good fit—teams with talent but lacking a veteran presence in the locker room who knows how to win, can teach a lot, isn't afraid of responsibility, and understands how to play and act in any situation.

A return to Europe, especially to Partizan, remains a romantic ending to his career, but the reality is that Bogdan still holds a high market value that the EuroLeague can hardly match at this moment. More importantly, he certainly won't give up just one step away from that NBA pension.

After ten seasons in the league, every NBA player is entitled to a benefit of $8,500 per month if they request their pension to be paid out before age 45. However, if a player decides to retire at 62, they would receive $215,000 annually, which is nearly $18,000 per month.

In addition, this comes with lifetime health insurance for both Bogdan and his family. This very package is the reason why many basketball players accept veteran minimum contracts later in their careers.

For example, former Chicago Bulls wing Tony Snell was waiting for any offer to play his tenth season after he and his child were diagnosed with autism.

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