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Waived by Tempo Milic was waived by the Tempo on Thursday.

Impact Milic was on a hardship contract and will now be free to seek opportunities elsewhere. Across seven games, she averaged 3.0 points and 1.3 rebounds.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp off bench in road loss Milic notched eight points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 14 minutes during Thursday's 100-72 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Milic was the only Toronto player to make more field-goal attempts than she missed, as it was a tough game all-around for the expansion Tempo. Milic, who had her contract converted to a hardship deal Thursday, did a great job in a season-high 14 minutes off the bench. With just nine active players, Milic should continue to see a regular role in the rotation in the short term.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Converted to hardship deal The Tempo converted Milic's contract to a hardship deal Thursday, per Zulfi Sheikh of Sportsnet.

Impact Toronto is working with just nine active players, allowing them to convert Milic from a developmental deal to a hardship pact. The third-year center had already made three of a possible 12 regular-season appearances under her previous contract.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report for Tuesday Milic (coach's decision) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Although Milic isn't listed on the Tempo's initial injury report, it remains possible that she'll be ruled out ahead of tipoff in an effort to preserve her eligibility. She can play in only 10 more games while signed to a developmental contract.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Milic (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Sparks.

Impact Milic started Friday's loss to the Sparks but will take a seat Sunday as the Tempo manage her eligibility while signed to a developmental contract. Her next chance to play will come Tuesday in Phoenix.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Sparks Milic will start Friday's game against the Sparks, Zulfi Sheikh of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Milic will get the starting nod for the first time this season, pushing Teonni Key to the bench. Milic is signed to a developmental contract and posted two points (1-1 FG), one rebound and one assist in 10 minutes during Wednesday's win over the Storm.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 10 minutes in win Milic closed Wednesday's 86-73 win over the Storm with two points (1-1 FG), one rebound and one assist in 10 minutes.

Impact Milic was waived by the Tempo ahead of the regular season, but she rejoined the team on a developmental contract Saturday. She'll be eligible to appear in up to 12 games this season while on that deal, and she saw some playing time off the bench Wednesday since Temi Fagbenle (shoulder) was sidelined. It's not yet clear when Fagbenle will be able to return, but Milic could continue to serve as additional depth if Fagbenle misses more time.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Toronto The Tempo waived Milic on Thursday, Vivek Jacob of Locked on Raptors reports.

Impact Milic was selected by the Tempo in the second round of the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft and competed for a rotational role while on a training camp contract. She didn't play in any of Toronto's preseason games due to her conditioning levels after returning from overseas, and her next steps are unclear, as she hasn't seen regular-season WNBA action since 2023.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Friday Milic (reconditioning) didn't play in Friday's 73-66 preseason loss to the Lynx.

Impact Milic was deemed questionable for reconditioning purposes ahead of Friday's contest, though she did not see the floor. If she makes the regular-season roster, her next chance to play will come in Toronto's regular-season opener against the Mystics on May 8.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Milic (reconditioning) is questionable for Friday's preseason game against the Lynx, Chelsea Leite of The IX Sports reports.

Impact Milic recently reported to the team after finishing out her overseas commitment, so the Tempo aren't quite sure if she'll be ready to take the court Friday evening. If she's unable to suit up Friday, her next chance to take the court will arrive in the regular-season opener May 8 against the Mystics.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Milic (overseas commitment) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against Connecticut, Chelsea Leite of The IX Sports reports.

Impact Milic has yet to join the Tempo after signing a training camp contract with the club April 8. Her final chance to suit up during the preseason will come Friday against the Lynx.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Inks deal with Toronto Milic signed a training camp contract with the Tempo on Wednesday, Richard Cohen of HerHoopStats.com reports.

Impact After receiving a reserved qualifying offer from Toronto on Tuesday, Milic reached an agreement with the Tempo a day later and will officially be with the team for training camp ahead of the 2026 season. Milic was selected by the Tempo in the second round of the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft on Friday and will compete for a role in the team's frontcourt during training camp. Milic has averaged 6.0 points and 2.7 rebounds in 12.2 minutes per game across 70 regular-season appearances (seven starts) with the Lynx in 2022 and 2023, but she hasn't appeared in the WNBA since the 2023 campaign.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Qualifying offer extended The Tempo extended a seserved qualifying offer to Milic on Tuesday.

Impact Milic was selected in the second round of the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft by the Tempo on Friday, and Tuesday's transaction comes as no surprise. During the 2023 season, she averaged 5.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists on 46.4 percent shooting from the field in 12.7 minutes per game across 39 regular-season appearances.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Toronto Milic was selected in the second round of the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft by the Tempo, Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports reports.

Impact Milic is a 31-year-old forward with two years of WNBA experience with the Lynx. During the 2023 season, she played 12.7 minutes per contest with 5.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists on 46.4 percent shooting from the field.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not on Sun roster Milic is not listed on Connecticut's final roster for 2025.

Impact The 31-year-old center was acquired by the Sun via a trade from the Sky in February, but remained overseas in 2024. Milic was considered a long shot to make the final roster.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report for Sunday Milic (personal) is off the Sun's injury report for Sunday's preseason game against Seattle, Emily Adams of the Hartford Courant reports.

Impact Milic is slated to return to action in the WNBA after remaining overseas during the 2024 campaign. The 31-year-old center was acquired by the Sun via a trade from the Sky in February. She also spent two seasons with the Lynx, during which she averaged 6.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 12.2 minutes per game over 70 regular-season appearances.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikolina Milic could miss Lynx season, but Cecilia Zandalasini might return Lynx forward Napheesa Collier will join Team USA for Olympic qualifying tournament.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

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