<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-nikola-vucevic-kyle-kuzma-warriors-trade-targets');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Nikola Vucevic, Kyle Kuzma among several Warriors trade targets');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nikola-Vucevic-Kyle-Kuzma-among-several-Warriors-trade-targets.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Nikola Vucevic, Kyle Kuzma among several Warriors trade targets</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-20T17:17:35-08:00">December 20th, 5:17pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-20T17:17:35-08:00">December 20th, 5:17pm</time><address><a>David Yapkowitz</a>David Yapkowitz is an NBA Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a credentialed reporter based in Los Angeles who covers the NBA/WNBA, NCAA/NCAAW and boys/girls high school basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Golden State Warriors</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Golden State <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-dennis-schroder-reveals-shocked-reaction-nets-trade">Warriors struck first during trade season with their acquisition of Dennis Schroder</a> from the Brooklyn Nets last weekend. But the Warriors apparently aren’t done when it comes to upgrading their roster. The Warrior are still active in the trade market, especially following their NBA Cup loss to the Houston Rockets with players such as Kyle Kuzma and Nikola Vucevic <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/latest-jimmy-butler-zach-lavine-nba-trade-rumors-siegels-scoop">as potential targets</a>, as per ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel.</p><p>Siegel reports that the Warriors have become more willing to discuss several of their young players such as Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski in potential trade scenarios.</p><p>In addition to Kyle Kuzma and Nikola Vucevic, some of the other Warriors potential trade targets include Cameron Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Jonas Valanciunas, Bruce Brown, Donte DiVincenzo, Matisse Thybulle and De’Andre Hunter. Siegel also reports that while Zach LaVine has not been mentioned as a trade target for the Warriors, that could change following LaVine’s recent play.</p><p>The Warriors have been a middle of the pack team in the Western Conference this season and they are currently 14-12 and in tenth place in the West. They’ve lost eight of their last ten games, including three straight. They are coming off <a href="https://x.com/warriors/status/1869945418496520373" rel="noopener">a humiliating loss</a> to the Memphis Grizzlies during which <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-stephen-curry-career-low-point-stunning-blowout-grizzlies">Stephen Curry was held to only two points and no made field goals</a>.</p><p>The team underwent a drastic change in the offseason when Klay Thompson signed with the Dallas Mavericks in free agency, leaving the only franchise he had ever known and won four championships with.</p><p>Adding Schroder to the team will help in terms of giving them another shot creator and offensive threat, while also being able to take some of the ball-handling pressure off of Curry. But the Warriors are still going to need to upgrade their roster if they want to contend in the West.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Nikola Vucevic, Kyle Kuzma among several Warriors trade targets

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/bulls-news-nikola-vucevic-makes-zach-lavine-trade-quip-to-fan-nuggets-trolling');   ga('set', 'title', 'Nikola Vucevic makes Zach LaVine trade quip in response to fan’s Nuggets trolling');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bulls-news-Nikola-Vucevic-makes-Zach-LaVine-trade-quip-in-response-to-fans-Nuggets-trolling.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Nikola Vucevic makes Zach LaVine trade quip in response to fan’s Nuggets trolling</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-19T11:28:10-08:00">December 19th, 11:28am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-19T11:28:10-08:00">December 19th, 11:28am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bulls</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic humorously <a href="https://x.com/NikolaVucevic/status/1869594558033744127" rel="noopener">addressed</a> a trade rumor involving teammate Zach LaVine after a fan’s comment on X, formerly known as Twitter.</p><p>Vucevic had taken to the platform to share his disappointment with Ridley Scott’s sequel to Gladiator (2000), posting, “People that saw Gladiator 2, thoughts? I was pretty disappointed and I went in with low expectations already.”</p><p>A fan replied, “You should watch that movie in Denver!!! Heard it’s great there,” in an apparent reference to ongoing trade rumors linking LaVine to the Denver Nuggets.</p><p>In response, Vucevic quipped, “You’re thinking about Zach, this is not him,” humorously deflecting the trolling and indirectly referencing the speculation surrounding LaVine’s potential departure from the Chicago Bulls.</p><h2><b>Trade rumors swirl around Nikola Vucevic and Zach LaVine</b></h2><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-nuggets-targeting-zach-lavine-trade-to-pair-with-nikola-jokic">Zach LaVine, 29, has been at the center of trade discussions</a> recently, with the Denver Nuggets reportedly exploring options for the two-time All-Star. However, Vucevic’s own name has also emerged in trade speculation, with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-lakers-among-teams-nikola-vucevic-trade-interest">reports linking him to teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors</a>.</p><p>The 34-year-old Vucevic is enjoying a standout season, averaging 21.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. His efficiency has been particularly noteworthy, as he is shooting a career-best 58.7% from the field and an impressive 47.5% from three-point range.</p><p>According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-what-bulls-want-nikola-vucevic-trade">Bulls are reportedly seeking a first-round pick in exchange for Vucevic</a>, who is under contract for $20 million this season and $21.4 million next season.</p><h2><b>Trade deadline looms as Bulls’ face uncertain future</b></h2><p>The Bulls, currently sitting at 12-15, face mounting questions about their roster’s future as the February trade deadline approaches. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-news-zach-lavine-fit-with-nuggets-eye-opening-take-amid-trade-rumors">LaVine’s potential fit with the Nuggets</a> has been a hot topic, but Vucevic’s high-level production and expiring contract have also made him an attractive option for contenders seeking frontcourt reinforcements.</p><p>While Vucevic’s lighthearted response to the fan’s comment brought humor to the trade chatter, his and LaVine’s futures in Chicago remain uncertain. With the Bulls reportedly open to retooling their roster, both players could find themselves wearing different jerseys by season’s end.</p><p>Meanwhile, teams are closely monitoring Vucevic and LaVine’s performances as trade discussions heat up, with their futures likely to influence the Chicago Bulls’ rebuild.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nikola Vucevic makes Zach LaVine trade quip in response to fan’s Nuggets trolling

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/ranking-best-nikola-vucevic-trade-destinations-best-bulls-season');   ga('set', 'title', 'Ranking best Nikola Vucevic trade destinations amid best Bulls season');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ranking-best-Nikola-Vucevic-trade-destinations-amid-best-Bulls-season.jpg"></figure><h1>Ranking best Nikola Vucevic trade destinations amid best Bulls season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-16T07:55:16-08:00">December 16th, 7:55am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-16T07:55:16-08:00">December 16th, 7:55am</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/spencersee10" rel="facebook">Spencer See</a>Spencer See is a part-time writer at ClutchPoints focusing on the NBA, evergreen content and celebrity lifestyle. He is also a lifelong fan of LeBron James. In his free time, he either goes fishing or watches basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago Bulls are in no man’s land at this point. They are currently sitting at the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference. However, it’s a safe bet that the Bulls don’t really have championship aspirations this year. So, it’s time to start evaluating Nikola Vucevic trade destinations.</p><p>The Bulls already showed signs of leaning towards a rebuild with the departures of All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan and NBA champion Alex Caruso during the offseason. Early in the 2024-2025 season, the Bulls continue to be in the trade rumor mill as they try to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-bulls-trade-demands-zach-lavine-nikola-vucevic-still-too-high">unload All-Stars Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic</a>.</p><p>But with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-news-harsh-zach-lavine-trade-reality">no trade value for LaVine</a>, this leads the Bulls to probably unload the Montenegrin center first. Vucevic signed a three-year contract extension worth $60 million back in 2023. He is expected to rake in $20 million for the 2024-2025 season. Apart from having a team-friendly deal, the two-time NBA All-Star is also having his best season in a Bulls uniform. Vucevic is <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/v/vucevni01.html" rel="noopener">averaging 21.0 points</a>, 9,8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists on 59% shooting from the field overall. But at 34 years old, he simply doesn’t align with the franchise’s plans any longer, convincing everyone that the Bulls will eventually trade him while he is boosting his stock. For this piece, let’s rank the best Nikola Vucevic trade destinations amid his best Bulls season.</p><h2><b>1. Golden State Warriors</b></h2><p>The Warriors are looking great as contenders so far, barring the injuries as of late. They’re currently fifth in the West with a 14-10 record. Nonetheless, it’s safe to say that the Bay Area could use one more star to bolster their title hopes. Given that the Warriors aren’t exactly keen on giving up any of their major young talents, targeting a salary-cap-friendly star like Nikola Vucevic shouldn’t be a bad idea.</p><p>To pursue the two-time NBA All-Star, the Warriors can offer an injured De’Anthony Melton ($12.8 million) and one of either Jonathan Kuminga ($7.6 million) or Kevon Looney ($8 million). From the latter two, the Bulls will more likely ask for Kuminga, who’s shown tremendous potential as a young power forward. Kuminga should not only fit in the Bulls’ timeline but he should also become a franchise building block.</p><p>On the other hand, the Warriors get an upgrade in their frontcourt. Injecting Vucevic in the Warriors rotation should make the team more formidable, at least on paper. His 6-foot-10 frame gives the Bay Area a big man they’ve been waiting for to pair with Green. Moreover, Vucevic is shooting a career-high 47.4% from beyond the arc, giving Kerr a center who can space the floor.</p><h2><b>2. Memphis Grizzlies</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nikola-Vucevic-1.jpg"><figcaption>David Banks-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>There’s no question that with a motivated Ja Morant along with its promising core, the Memphis Grizzlies are easily one of the top contenders in the Western Conference. In fact, they now sit in the third seed with a stellar 17-8 win-loss card. Although the Grizzlies have been looking great, anyone will agree that they could just be one or two moves away from kicking it to higher gear. As a result, adding a stretch five like the Montenegrin big man should be an option.</p><p>To make a deal for Nikola Vucevic in the works, the Grizzlies will have to give up Marcus Smart ($20.2 million) and the 2026 first-round draft pick. The Grizzlies are in a win-now situation and could use some help in the frontcourt to pair with Jaren Jackson Jr. A twin-tower combination of Jackson and Vucevic along with the star power of Morant should elevate the Grizzlies. But more importantly, a weakside shot blocker like Jackson should help cover Vucevic’s weaknesses defensively.</p><p>For the Bulls, the team receives a veteran like Smart, who’s capable of whipping their young guns into playoff shape. Although he isn’t exactly young at 30 years old, a seasoned veteran should make the rebuilding transition easier for the franchise on a friendly salary. Furthermore, the first-round draft pick should be the main attraction for the Windy City, paving the way for them to get another potential franchise cornerstone from the draft.</p><h2><b>3. Los Angeles Lakers</b></h2><p>If there’s a team that’s desperate for a big man, that would be the Los Angeles Lakers. The Purple and Gold are once again in a situation where they’re looking to upgrade their frontcourt with injuries to Christian Wood and Jaxon Hayes. Although Anthony Davis and LeBron James have been carrying the Lakers competitively, they badly need help to translate their performances into wins. The team does have an option to pursue the 34-year-old center.</p><p>In order to set the deal in motion, the Lakers can possibly offer Gabe Vincent ($11 million) and Jarred Vanderbilt ($10.7 million) with the Bulls shipping out Vucevic along with one of Talen Horton-Tucker ($2.08 million) and Julian Phillips ($1.9 million). While the Lakers will be spoiled for options to boost their frontcourt before the trade deadline, the addition of an All-Star caliber big man should be a strong choice for the Lakers.</p><p>Nikola Vucevic can easily space the floor, allowing James and Davis to operate inside with ease. But more importantly, this allows the team to move on from their injury-riddled players in Vincent and Vanderbilt. On the other hand, the Bulls receive relatively young players in Vincent and Vanderbilt, 28 and 25 years old respectively.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Ranking best Nikola Vucevic trade destinations amid best Bulls season

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-what-bulls-want-nikola-vucevic-trade');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: What Bulls want in Nikola Vucevic trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NBA-rumors-What-Bulls-want-in-Nikola-Vucevic-trade.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: What Bulls want in Nikola Vucevic trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-15T10:35:18-08:00">December 15th, 10:35am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-15T10:35:18-08:00">December 15th, 10:35am</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bulls</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With the 2024-2025 NBA trade deadline less than two months away, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/1-bulls-trade-candidate-entering-2024-25-season">Chicago Bulls are a team to monitor</a> in the East. The Bulls own an 11-15 record through their first 26 games and are reportedly considering a trade for center Nikola Vucevic.</p><p>While the Bulls are open to moving Vucevic, they are <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/all-the-latest-nba-trade-talk-and" rel="noopener">only looking to do so</a> for a first-round pick in return, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of ‘The Stein Line.’ The reporters pointed out Chicago’s return for sending Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder as the reason they are opting to be more picky with a potential Vucevic trade.</p><p>“After failing to extract any draft compensation from Oklahoma City in its Alex Caruso-for-Josh Giddey swap in June, Chicago is said to be seeking a first-round pick to part with center Nikola Vučević, who has had a tremendous season offensively,” Stein and Fischer wrote. “The two-time NBA All-Star is averaging 21.0 points and 9.8 rebounds per game while shooting a sizzling 58.7% from the field and 47.4% on 3-pointers.”</p><p>Despite turning 34 in October, Vucevic is having one of the best years of his career. The stretch big man’s 21 points per game are the most he is averaging since the 2020-2021 season when he was traded to Chicago from the Orlando Magic. While he is averaging just under 10 points per game, he has averaged a double-double in each of the previous six seasons.</p><h2><b>Bulls looking to be active at 2024-2025 NBA trade deadline</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nikola-Vucevic_5cee05.jpg"><figcaption>Scott Wachter-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The claim comes shortly after ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reported that the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jimmy-butler-warriors-rumors-latest-trade-block-intel-siegels-scoop">Bulls are “open to all offers.”</a> Siegel noted that Vucevic is the most likely player to be moved due to his age, desirable skill set and contract situation. Since the beginning of the season, Chicago has also been believed to be willing to move Zach LaVine and Lonzo Ball, while none of their role players should be considered untouchable.</p><p>Siegel singled out the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans and Detroit Pistons as teams potentially interested in Vucevic. The Warriors, however, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-serious-pursuit-dennis-schroder-trade-with-nets">recently traded for point guard Dennis Schroder</a>, potentially altering how aggressive they will want to be at the deadline.</p><p>While the Bulls might not consider themselves complete sellers at the upcoming NBA trade deadline, nothing appears off the table. Chicago has made the play-in tournament in each of the previous two seasons and were eliminated before making the playoffs. Approaching the midway point of the 2024-2025 season, they are back in the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference and seemingly destined for the same fate.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: What Bulls want in Nikola Vucevic trade

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-warriors-lakers-among-teams-nikola-vucevic-trade-interest');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Warriors, Lakers among teams with Nikola Vucevic trade interest');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/0Warriors-Lakers-among-teams-with-Nikola-Vucevic-trade-interest0.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Warriors, Lakers among teams with Nikola Vucevic trade interest</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-13T12:08:59-08:00">December 13th, 12:08pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-14T14:58:23-08:00">December 14th, 2:58pm</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Golden State Warriors</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With players being able to get traded soon, the Chicago Bulls have emerged as a team that could be sellers this season. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-bulls-thunder-alex-caruso-josh-giddey-trade">After trading Alex Caruso</a> and DeMar DeRozan during the offseason, they’ve shown a commitment to go and start rebuilding their team, and there are <a href="https://x.com/rayalmeda/status/1867641685091790900" rel="noopener">two players that they’re looking to move</a>, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.</p><p>“The Chicago Bulls are open to all offers that come their way for Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, sources said. With both former All-Stars healthy, Chicago has received calls about both players, yet nothing is imminent or progressing at this time,” Siegel wrote. “Vucevic is the more likely of the two players to be moved ahead of the trade deadline due to his production and significantly smaller contract than that of LaVine. Still, the Bulls believe both players can be moved for draft compensation in the next several weeks.</p><p>“As for teams that could potentially target one of the Bulls’ two veteran stars, very few organizations can trade for LaVine because of his contract. LaVine is in the third year of his $215.1 million max contract and is making $43 million this season. The Pistons previously showed interest in LaVine over the offseason, but it is not expected that these talks will reignite. Vucevic, on the other hand, is drawing interest from the Warriors, Lakers, Pelicans, and Pistons, sources said. Several other teams may very well emerge as suitors for Vucevic ahead of the trade deadline given his production and experience.”</p><p>Vucevic is making $20 million per year, so his contract is a great and easy one to move, unlike LaVine’s.</p><h2><b>Who will trade for Nikola Vucevic?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nikola-Vucevic.jpg"><figcaption>Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Lakers have been a team looking for help in the frontcourt alongside Anthony Davis. Christian Wood and Jaxson Hayes are injured, and Christian Koloko is the only viable option they have right now at center when Davis goes to the bench. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-lakers-ready-trade-for-jonas-valanciunas-asap">Jonas Valanciunas has been on the Lakers’ radar</a> for a while now, and if they’re not able to get him, Vucevic seems to be their next option.</p><p>For the Warriors, it gets interesting because they already have a frontcourt rotation of Kevon Looney and Trayce Jackson-Davis, but neither of those players can stretch the floor like Vucevic. Draymond Green can do so, but Vucevic is a better shooter and is bigger at the position. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jimmy-butler-warriors-rumors-latest-trade-block-intel-siegels-scoop">Warriors have been in trade talks</a> for a third star since Klay Thompson left, so it’s not a surprise to see them looking to improve their roster.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Warriors, Lakers among teams with Nikola Vucevic trade interest

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/bulls-news-zach-lavine-nikola-vucevic-headline-injury-report-hornets');   ga('set', 'title', 'Bulls’ Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic headline long injury report vs. Hornets');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bulls-news-Zach-LaVine-Nikola-Vucevic-headline-long-injury-report-vs.-Hornets.jpg"></figure><h1>Bulls’ Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic headline long injury report vs. Hornets</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-13T11:05:30-08:00">December 13th, 11:05am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-13T11:29:11-08:00">December 13th, 11:29am</time><address><a>Joshua Valdez</a>Joshua Valdez started his journalism career as the Sports Editor for the Rutgers University newspaper before becoming an associate editor and Washington Wizards/Mystics reporter for ClutchPoints. He is a diehard Yankees, Jets, Knicks, Rutgers, and Tottenham Hotspur fan. When Joshua is not either watching a game or writing about one, you can find him in an art-house movie theater or working on a screenplay.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Charlotte Hornets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/hornets-vs-bulls-prediction-odds-pick-12-13-2024"> Bulls (10-15) host the Charlotte Hornets</a> (7-17) Friday night in what should be at least a two-possession win on paper. However, Chicago’s injuries open the door for an upset loss.</p><p>While Zach Lavine (back) is probable, Nikola Vucevic (illness), Josh Giddey (back), and Patrick Williams (foot) <a href="https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2024-12-13_12PM.pdf" rel="noopener">are all questionable</a>, via the NBA injury report.</p><p>The Hornets, though, aren’t any better off, as<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/hornets-news-charles-lee-positive-update-lamelo-ball-miles-bridges"> superstar LaMelo Ball (calf) is out</a> while Miles Bridges (knee) is questionable.</p><p>The Bulls need Lavine and Vucevic back at full strength as soon as possible, as they’re first and second on the squad in scoring, respectively. Lavine leads with 22.1 points per game on 50.6% shooting, while Vucevic averages 21 points on a 58.7% clip. The latter veteran also tops the team with 9.8 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per contest.</p><p>That’s not to mention Giddey, who’s Chicago’s top facilitator with 6.9 assists per game.</p><p>While the Bulls are positioned for a Play-In spot at 10th in the Eastern Conference, they could use a strong Lavine performance for a reason other than winning.</p><h2><b>Bulls need Zach Lavine to increase trade value</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Zach-LaVine-pumped-up.jpg"><figcaption>© Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>While Lavine is a fine player, he’s keeping Chicago in no-man’s land. The team is too good to get a lottery pick, but not good enough to contend for a championship.</p><p>Trading the 29-year-old for draft capital would help the organization rebuild, but his contract and injury history<a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/42934439/nba-trade-deadline-intel-warriors-heat-major-decisions" rel="noopener"> make him hard to move</a>, via ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.</p><p>“LaVine has $89 million on his contract for this season and next and then has a $49 million player option for 2026-27 — plus a history of knee injuries. The Bulls have found those factors have largely frozen the market on him,” Windhort wrote. “With all of the new layers of restrictions affecting team building, trading for a player with a $40-plus million annual salary is complicated at best for most teams. LaVine, regardless of his fine play and 22 points-per-game scoring average, is stuck in a holding pattern.”</p><p>The only way for Chicago to get out of this trap is for Lavine to play so well that he becomes irresistible to playoff contenders despite his drawbacks. An eye-popping performance against a weak Charlotte team would be one small step toward that goal.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Bulls’ Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic headline long injury report vs. Hornets

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-bulls-trade-demands-zach-lavine-nikola-vucevic-still-too-high');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Bulls’ trade demands for Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic still ‘too high’');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bulls-trade-demands-for-Zach-LaVine-Nikola-Vucevic-still-too-high.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Bulls’ trade demands for Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic still ‘too high’</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-02T10:04:56-08:00">December 2nd, 10:04am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-03T12:39:25-08:00">December 3rd, 12:39pm</time><address><a>Josue Pavon</a>Josue Pavon is an Associate Editor and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for ClutchPoints. He started his career as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com in Boston, where he grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media. Alongside the Celtics radio broadcaster and two-time NBA champion Cedric Maxwell, Josue is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bulls</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After Chicago <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-news-zach-lavine-sets-impressive-franchise-record-vs-celtics" rel="noopener">Bulls guard Zach LaVine set a franchise record</a> in a 138-129 loss to the champion Boston Celtics, is the asking price too high for the veteran guard and Bulls center Nikola Vucevic? That’s the question one NBA insider answered recently, according to sources, per Hoopshype’s Michael Sotto.</p><p>League executives <a href="https://hoopshype.com/lists/top-nba-trade-candidates-for-the-2024-25-season/">say</a> the Bulls’ steep asking price for LaVine and Vucevic will make trading difficult in 2024-25.</p><p>“Thus far, multiple executives who’ve spoken to the Bulls say Chicago still has asking prices that are “too high” for LaVine and Vucevic, given their contracts,” Sotto reports. “If both players continue their torrid paces, will a playoff contender believe adding either player could be the missing piece to a deep playoff run? That’s the question Chicago is willing to wait for the answer.”</p><p>Given LaVine’s healthy start to the regular season and Vucevic shooting a career-best 57.7% while averaging 20.9 points and 10.0 rebounds per game, selling high isn’t an awful place to start. Amid the NBA’s purgatory in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with an 8-13 record, the Bulls are 4-6 in their last ten games.</p><p>“LaVine has played well after appearing in only 25 games last season. He’s shooting career-highs from the field and three-point range but is owed $138 million through the 2026-27 season, including his player option,” Sotto said. “Vucevic is also shooting better than ever from the field and three-point line while averaging 20 points for the first time in four seasons. He’s owed $41.48 million through the 2025-26 season.”</p><p>For many, seeing the Bulls trade DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings during the offseason signaled the beginning of a fire sale into a rebuilding phase heading into 2024-25. However, Chicago isn’t in any rush. Still, waiting won’t change the salary attached to Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic’s contracts.</p><h2><b>Zach LaVine sets impressive franchise record vs. Celtics</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Zach-LaVine-8-and-center-Nikola-Vucevic-9-talk-on-a-time-out.jpg"><figcaption>© Stephen Lew-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Zach LaVine’s 29 points led the Bulls in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics. He made 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, going 5-for-8 from the floor, including 3-for-5 from deep. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-news-zach-lavine-sets-impressive-franchise-record-vs-celtics">LaVine surpassed Kirk Hinrich for most threes</a> in the Bulls’ franchise history with 1,051 career three-pointers.</p><p>LaVine’s been heating up from deep lately, connecting on a whopping 12-of-13 threes in his last four games combined. However, the Bulls went 1-3 throughout that stretch but will look to bounce back from their nine-point loss to the Celtics. They’re hosting the Bulls on Tuesday.</p><p>LaVine enters the matchup, averaging 22.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 0.8 steals per game this season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Bulls’ trade demands for Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic still ‘too high’

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-lonzo-ball-joins-zach-lavine-nikola-vucevic-on-bulls-trade-block');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Lonzo Ball joins Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic on Bulls’ trade block');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/NBA-rumors-Lonzo-Ball-joins-Zach-LaVine-Nikola-Vucevic-on-Bulls-trade-block.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Lonzo Ball joins Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic on Bulls’ trade block</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-29T12:05:43-08:00">November 29th, 12:05pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-29T12:05:43-08:00">November 29th, 12:05pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bulls</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-two-young-bulls-brought-zach-lavine-nikola-vucevic-trade-chatter">Chicago Bulls are reportedly preparing for sweeping roster changes</a> ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with Lonzo Ball, Zach LaVine, and Nikola Vucevic emerging as potential trade candidates. According to a report by Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Bulls have communicated their <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/jake-fischer-latest-all-eyes-on-the" rel="noopener">willingness</a> to discuss the majority of their roster in trade talks, signaling a potential pivot toward rebuilding or retooling the team.</p><p>“Bulls executives, according to league sources, have been messaging to rival front offices that they are willing to discuss the majority of their roster in trade talks leading up to the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Most notably, sources say, Chicago has expressed a desire to move LaVine, Vučević, and Ball,” Fischer reported.</p><p>Together, the contracts of LaVine, Vucevic, and Ball total nearly $85 million. While this creates challenges in navigating the trade market, their varied skill sets and roles provide opportunities for contending teams seeking midseason reinforcements.</p><h2><b>Zach LaVine’s contract complexities contrast with Nikola Vucevic’s tradeable value</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Zach-LaVine-8-and-center-Nikola-Vucevic-9-talk-on-a-time-out.jpg"><figcaption>© Stephen Lew-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-news-zach-lavine-coby-white-nikola-vucevic-make-chicago-history-vs-pistons">Zach LaVine, 29, remains a centerpiece of the Bulls’ offense</a> but has proven to be a difficult asset to move. His five-year, $215 million contract, combined with his injury history and uneven production in past seasons, has led to skepticism among potential suitors. Despite this, Fischer reports that the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, and Detroit Pistons have expressed varying levels of interest in the dynamic guard.</p><p>This season, LaVine is delivering one of his most efficient offensive performances, averaging 21.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists while shooting 51% from the field and an impressive 43.4% from beyond the arc. However, his contract still includes two more guaranteed seasons, creating significant financial commitments for any acquiring team.</p><p>Nikola Vucevic, 34, offers a more tradable contract structure, with a $20 million salary this season and one more year remaining at $21.5 million in 2025-26. A consistent performer, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-news-nikola-vucevic-resurgence-fans-dreaming-trade-possibilities">Vucevic is having a standout season</a>, averaging 20.4 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists. His shooting efficiency, at 57.1% from the field and 44.9% from three-point range, is among the best of his career, making him an attractive option for teams in need of frontcourt help.</p><p>“One GM told me he would put the two-time All-Star’s likely price point in a trade at two second-round picks,” Fischer noted, highlighting Vucevic’s appeal as a reliable contributor without a prohibitive cost.</p><h2><b>Lonzo Ball’s injuries complicate potential Bulls’ roster overhaul</b></h2><p>The inclusion of Lonzo Ball, 27, in trade discussions introduces a complex dynamic. After missing significant time due to knee injuries, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-news-lonzo-ball-nearing-return-injury-report-upgrade">Ball made a limited return</a> at the start of the 2024-25 season but has faced additional setbacks, including a wrist sprain suffered in late October. Ball’s availability has been sporadic, and his performance has yet to return to his previous levels. Through four games this season, he is averaging five points, 3.5 assists, 2.2 rebounds, and while shooting 41.2% from the field and 40% from three-point range.</p><p>Despite his injury history, Ball’s defensive instincts and playmaking abilities may still attract interest from teams seeking a complementary guard. However, his $21.3 million salary this season and $21.4 million for the next remain potential obstacles.</p><p>The Bulls’ front office, led by Artūras Karnišovas, appears focused on maximizing the value of its trade assets, with reports suggesting that nearly every player on the roster is available for the right price.</p><p>“Arturas is trying to drive up attention for all of his guys — he’s smart,” a league source told Fischer. “The fact they were willing to move DeMar and [Alex] Caruso [this past offseason], they’re willing to move anybody [now].”</p><h2><b>Bulls face pivotal decisions ahead of February trade deadline</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lonzo-Ball-2-brings-the-ball-up-court-against-the-Oklahoma-City-Thunder.jpg"><figcaption>© Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The decision to signal widespread availability, including key players like LaVine, Vucevic, and Ball, underscores Chicago’s urgency to recalibrate its roster. This approach could lead to a major overhaul by the February 6 trade deadline, depending on market interest and negotiations.</p><p>As the Bulls weigh their options, the futures of LaVine, Vucevic, and Ball will be pivotal in determining the direction of the franchise. While LaVine’s contract and injury history may complicate trade scenarios, Vucevic’s steady production and Ball’s upside — despite his injury concerns — offer intriguing possibilities for potential suitors. Whether the Bulls choose to fully embrace a rebuild or simply retool their roster, their activity leading up to the trade deadline will be closely watched.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Lonzo Ball joins Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic on Bulls’ trade block

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He started his career as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com in Boston, where he grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media. Alongside the Celtics radio broadcaster and two-time NBA champion Cedric Maxwell, Josue is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bulls</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago Bulls could be on the cusp of a full-blown rebuild in light of trade rumors surrounding Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic. Amid the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-biggest-disappointment-early-in-2024-25-season">Bulls’ disappointing start to the 2024-25 campaign</a>, 8-12, losers of two of their last five games, Chicago could be less than two months away from trading the two pillars of the franchise and two of its prospects in 2022’s 18th overall pick, Dalen Terry, and 2023’s second-round pick, Julian Philips, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.</p><p>A meeting between LaVine and Vucevic’s respective representatives could initiate a blockbuster deal into motion, per The Stein Line.</p><p>Sources say Chicago will huddle with the representation for both LaVine and Vucevic in December about the Bulls’ approach to this February’s deadline. Representatives for other veterans on the Bulls’ roster are monitoring possibilities, too, to steer their clients to contending situations,” Fischer writes. “To take on any Chicago player earning a significant salary, more than one rival team told <i>The Stein Line</i> that they would be seeking former first-round pick Dalen Terry and recent second-round selection Julian Phillips as part of any package.”</p><p>One NBA scout complimented Terry for his playmaking abilities and Phillips for his outside touch, especially in catch-and-shoot situations. The Bulls could include both prospects as a packaged deal along with one of their highest-paid salaries between Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic.</p><p>“He’s got some playmaking, he’s got some length, he’s starting to hit 3s,” one Western Conference scout said of Terry, who’s up to 36.4% from beyond the arc. Said the scout of Philips: “He gets to his spots. Defensively, he can really switch. He’s shown a lot of improvement in catch-and-shoots. He’s more patient, especially in transition.”</p><h2><b>Bulls’ biggest early disappointment in 2024-25</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Bulls-guard-Zach-LaVine-with-Bulls-head-coach-Billy-Donovan.jpg"><figcaption>Mike Watters-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>While Bulls point guard <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-news-lonzo-ball-blunt-advice-liangelo-ball-nba-future">LaMelo Ball gave blunt advice to his brother LiAngelo Ball</a>, the Bulls could be weeks away from punting the 2024-25 campaign. They’re 4-6 in their last ten games and trailing the Hawks in tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings. After trading away All-Defensive First Team guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Josh Giddey, many expected it to be a move that would yield positive results.</p><p>However, Giddey is struggling in his new surroundings. He’s averaging 12.1 points on 44.1% shooting, a drop in his scoring numbers compared to last season (12.3 points on 47.5%). There also <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-news-josh-giddey-having-existential-crisis-over-awful-defense-nba-cup-loss-to-cavs">may not be a worse defender than Giddey</a> among NBA starters. However, it is still early enough for Giddey to change his season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Two young Bulls brought up in Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic trade chatter

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/bulls-news-nikola-vucevic-takes-shot-tv-mess-wedding-crashers-meme');   ga('set', 'title', 'Nikola Vucevic takes shot at Bulls’ TV mess with Wedding Crashers meme');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Bulls-news-Nikola-Vucevic-takes-shot-at-Chicagos-TV-mess-with-Wedding-Crashers-meme.jpg"></figure><h1>Nikola Vucevic takes shot at Bulls’ TV mess with Wedding Crashers meme</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-20T16:32:16-08:00">November 20th, 4:32pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-20T16:56:50-08:00">November 20th, 4:56pm</time><address><a>Josue Pavon</a>Josue Pavon is an Associate Editor and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for ClutchPoints. He started his career as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com in Boston, where he grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media. Alongside the Celtics radio broadcaster and two-time NBA champion Cedric Maxwell, Josue is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bulls</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic took a Wedding Crashers shot at the local CHSN television network, which fans may appreciate, given its subscription-based platform. After the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-news-zach-lavine-coby-white-nikola-vucevic-make-chicago-history-vs-pistons">Bulls’ historic 122-112 win over the Detriot Pistons</a>, Vucevic trolled the network using a Wedding Crashers meme. This allows his fans in Chicago to tune into the Bulls’ matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks via ESPN instead of watching it on CHSN, the home team’s new network.</p><p>Ahead of 2024-25, the Bulls, the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Chicago White Sox joined CHSN and parted ways with NBC Sports Chicago. Vucevic <a href="https://x.com/NikolaVucevic/status/1859354795003478352" rel="noopener">posted</a> a meme from the popular comedy “Wedding Crashers” on social media to prove that happy fans don’t have to pay $29.99 monthly to watch the Bulls on Wednesday night.</p><p>“Bulls fans in Chicago realizing they can actually watch the game tonight since it’s on ESPN,” Vucevic posted to his X, formerly Twitter.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bulls fans in Chicago realizing they can actually watch the game tonight since it’s on Espn <a href="https://t.co/8X8iBXLAEE">pic.twitter.com/8X8iBXLAEE</a></p><p>— Nikola Vucevic (@NikolaVucevic) <a href="https://twitter.com/NikolaVucevic/status/1859354795003478352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Nikola Vucevic, Zach LaVine, and Coby White make Bulls history</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Bulls-center-Nikola-Vucevic_d294e7.jpg"><figcaption>David Reginek-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Chicago Bulls made franchise history in their 122-112 win against the Detroit Pistons. After Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic, Zach LaVine, and Coby White combined for 79 points, including 18 threes, marking the first time three players each scored 25+ points while making 5+ threes in a single game.</p><p>Vucevic led with a team-high 29 points, including going 6-for-8 from deep. LaVine and White each scored 25 points apiece while LaVine drained seven threes, and White connected on five from behind the 3-point arc.</p><p>After the win, social media <a href="https://x.com/StatMamba/status/1858699286130618671" rel="noopener">commemorated</a> the franchise’s historic and impressive feat via StatMamba’s X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>“White 25 PTS Vucevic 29 PTS LaVine 25 PTS White 5 3PM Vucevic 6 3PM LaVine 7 3PM,” StatMamba said in a post. “First trio in Bulls franchise history to each record 25+ PTS &amp; 5+ 3PM in the same game.”</p><p>Perhaps the absurd offensive production between the three galvanizes the rest of the team to find some momentum. The Bulls have lost seven of their last ten games, including losses against the Rockets, Cavaliers, and Timberwolves.</p><p>LaVine scored 14 of his 25 points in the final frame to seal the victory. He’s averaging 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 0.9 steals per game and could be in the beginning stages of the best regular season of his 11-year career. Before Monday’s win, the Bulls’ most impressive victory came against the Knicks in a one-point (124-123) win last week. They also topped the Magic 102-99 last month.</p><p>Hosted by Bulls TV or not, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-vs-bucks-prediction-odds-pick-11-20-2024">Bulls will take on the Bucks on Wednesday</a>. They improved to 6-9.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nikola Vucevic takes shot at Bulls’ TV mess with Wedding Crashers meme

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He has covered athletics at the University of Michigan and is now serving as an Associate Editor, Chicago Bulls beat writer, and Michigan football reporter at ClutchPoints.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bulls</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago Bulls picked up a big win against a division opponent on Monday night as they took down the Detroit Pistons on the road. The Pistons were the worst team in basketball last year, but they are off to a decent start this season. Detroit was expected to win this game, but massive games from Nikola Vucevic, Coby White and Zach LaVine helped the Bulls get the win.</p><p>What we saw from Nikola Vucevic, Coby White and Zach LaVine on Monday night was something <a href="https://x.com/StatMamba/status/1858699286130618671" rel="noopener">that we have never seen</a> in Bulls history. Vucevic dropped 29 points, and White and LaVine both dropped 25. They were all nearly automatic from beyond the arc as well.</p><p>“White 25 PTS Vucevic 29 PTS LaVine 25 PTS White 5 3PM Vucevic 6 3PM LaVine 7 3PM,” StatMamba said in a post. “First trio in Bulls franchise history to each record 25+ PTS &amp; 5+ 3PM in the same game.”</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nikola-Vucevic-1.jpg"><figcaption>© David Reginek-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Bulls led for most of this game, but the Pistons came back to tie the game in the fourth quarter. That is when Zach LaVine decided to take over the game. He had six threes in the fourth quarter and that helped Chicago pull away for a 122-112 win.</p><p>This was a big win for the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-news-coby-white-sounds-36-point-embarrassment-rockets">Bulls as they had lost their last two games</a> by a combined 54 points. The defense was a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-news-billy-donovan-brutally-honest-issue-that-could-doom-chicago">major struggle in those two losses as the Bulls</a> gave up 144 and 143 points. The defense was much better on Monday night allowing just 112 to the Pistons, and Chicago got back in the win column.</p><p>Chicago clearly has some things to work out this year on the defensive end, but Monday’s win was a step in the right direction. They are now 6-9 on the year, and the next few weeks will be crucial as we should start to get a good idea of how this season will go for the Bulls.</p><p>The Bulls will be back in action on Wednesday night as they will hit the road to take on the Milwaukee Bucks. The two teams will tip at 6:30 ET from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, and the game will be airing nationally on ESPN. The Bulls are hoping to win two games in a row for just the second time this year.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Zach LaVine, Coby White, Nikola Vucevic make bonkers Bulls history vs. Pistons

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He has covered athletics at the University of Michigan and is now serving as an Associate Editor, Chicago Bulls beat writer, and Michigan football reporter at ClutchPoints.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bulls</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago Bulls suffered a surprising loss at home on Monday night to the previously winless Utah Jazz, but there were some positive takeaways from the game. One of them was the play of Nikola Vucevic. Vucevic is playing at an elite level so far this season, and he had another big game on Monday as he finished with 23 points on 9-17 shooting. He has been superb to start the season, and it has Bulls fans thinking about trade possibilities.</p><p>Right now, the Bulls are in a position where they might look to trade Nikola Vucevic if his stock continues to rise. This team is in the middle of a rebuild, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-news-nikola-vucevic-sets-record-retirement-buzz">Vucevic is an outlier on this team in terms of age</a>. Chicago is building their foundation with young talent, and with Vucevic playing at an elite level, there might be some contenders down the road that would pay a pretty penny to land him via a trade. It’s definitely something to keep an eye on.</p><p>Vucevic had a double-double on Monday night as he had 10 rebounds to go with his 23 points. He also had six assists, and he shot the ball well from deep as he was 2-5 from three. Vucevic has been doing it all this year as he is averaging 21.7 PPG, 10.9 RPG and 3.7 APG. He is shooting 54.8% from the field and 48.5% from deep. He has also been nearly automatic from the charity stripe as he has made nearly 96% of his free throws. Vucevic <a href="https://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-cant-keep-pace-with-jazz-white-scores-28" rel="noopener">has been impressive so far this season</a>.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nikola Vucevic resurgence has Bulls fans dreaming of trade possibilities

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/bulls-news-nikola-vucevic-sets-record-retirement-buzz');   ga('set', 'title', 'Nikola Vucevic sets record straight on retirement buzz');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bulls-news-Nikola-Vucevic-sets-record-straight-on-retirement-buzz.jpg"></figure><h1>Nikola Vucevic sets record straight on retirement buzz</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-06T23:35:45-07:00">September 6th, 11:35pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-06T23:35:45-07:00">September 6th, 11:35pm</time><address><a>Nathan Yasis</a>Nathan Yasis is an Associate Editor for ClutchPoints, specializing in the NBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In a recent conversation with veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein at Goran Dragic’s farewell game in Slovenia, Bulls center <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-news-nikola-vucevic-honest-admission-upcoming-retirement">Nikola Vucevic clarified his earlier remarks</a> about aiming to play for four more seasons.</p><p>“I think that kind of came out wrong. It wasn’t that I want to play four more years. It was just more so that … they were asking me, like, am I thinking about retirement? I was just like, ‘Retiring?’ In my mind I have at least four more years and then I want to see from there what I can do. But it came out as, like, I want to play four more years,” said the Bulls center.</p><h2><b>Nikola Vucevic clarifying the number of seasons he has  left in him</b></h2><p>Vucevic <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/going-one-on-one-and-discussing-all" rel="noopener">clarified that he wasn’t specifying</a> how many more seasons he plans to play. With two years remaining on his three-year, $60M contract, he will review his future after that deal ends.</p><p>“I have two more years in this contract (with the Bulls). And hopefully I’m able to get two more after that, which will take me to 37. And at that time, I’ll have to see what I would like to do. This is more so four years of me being at a high level. Maybe in two years I’ll say four more. I said it in the moment; I didn’t think it’d turn into such a big thing,” he continued.</p><p>In recent months, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-news-nikola-vucevic-vocal-on-trade-rumors-amid-chicago-rebuild">Vucevic has observed significant changes</a> within the Chicago Bulls’ front office. The team parted ways with key players DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso, focusing on investing in younger talent. Vucevic also noted that he had been mentioned in trade rumors, indicating that the transformation in Chicago is ongoing.</p><h2><b>Vucevic talking about trades and current roster moves by the Bulls</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nikola-Vucevic-with-the-Bulls.jpg"><figcaption>Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>“Sometimes it might be for the better, sometimes it might be for the worse. But we’ll see. Obviously losing DeMar and [Alex] Caruso, it’ll be an adjustment. It’s an opportunity for some other guys to step up and play — and we got [Josh] Giddey.”</p><p>“I’m used to it at this point. Since I’ve been with the Bulls, I’ve been in a lot of trade stories, especially last summer as well throughout last season. So it’s just part of it. If things were going well and we’re winning and everything was great, that wouldn’t be the case. But because things weren’t going that well, we weren’t winning and we weren’t achieving our goals, then obviously change is bound to happen,” Vucevic said while speaking with long-time NBA insider Marc Stein.</p><p>Vucevic, known for his straightforwardness, spoke candidly about the situation. Although he expressed confidence in several current players, he stressed that the future remains uncertain.</p><p>“Honestly, I know it’s a pretty basic answer, but you don’t have much control over it, so you kind of just wait and see. If they decide to change and trade me, it’s on them to do. Just like a year and a half ago I was a free agent and I could have chosen to go elsewhere. … I chose to stay and I felt like we had something to prove and unfortunately we didn’t do it. But now it’s a new team and I’m excited to play with these younger guys and I think we can play better than people think.”</p><p>It’s understandable that Vucevic might not sound fully committed. At 33, he has spent much of his career in underwhelming situations. Despite the plan in Chicago being to win games, he has only enjoyed one season above .500. Given the current outlook, it seems unlikely he’ll experience another winning season soon, and he’s likely aware of that.</p><p>Vucevic doesn’t seem like the type to create conflicts, but he also doesn’t hide his frustration. If the Chicago Bulls perform poorly as expected, he’s likely to appear less motivated compared to the younger players who have more to prove.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nikola Vucevic sets record straight on retirement buzz

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/bulls-news-nikola-vucevic-vocal-on-trade-rumors-amid-chicago-rebuild');   ga('set', 'title', 'Nikola Vucevic vocal on trade rumors amid Bulls rebuild');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bulls-news-Nikola-Vucevic-vocal-on-trade-rumors-amid-Chicago-rebuild.jpg"></figure><h1>Nikola Vucevic vocal on trade rumors amid Bulls rebuild</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-06T22:07:13-07:00">September 6th, 10:07pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-06T22:07:13-07:00">September 6th, 10:07pm</time><address><a href="https://letterboxd.com/splooshpuhrty/films/by/your-rating/">Jedd Pagaduan</a>Jedd Pagaduan is a certified Clippers and Gunners fan, which means he's a very sports-traumatized individual. He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago Bulls have finally decided to stop living in denial. Earlier this offseason, they faced the fact that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-next-trades-bulls-want-make-demar-derozans-kings-deal">a rebuild is necessary</a> to put an end to the cycle of mediocrity they’ve been in over the past few seasons, and as a result, they traded away Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Josh Giddey and then they let DeMar DeRozan go to the Sacramento Kings in free agency via a sign-and-trade.</p><p>But it doesn’t appear as though the Bulls are done making moves. They still have a few veteran players on the roster who could be of help to winning teams, such as Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic. But at this point, Vucevic is <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/going-one-on-one-and-discussing-all" rel="noopener">already completely numb</a> to his involvement in trade rumors, as it feels as though he hasn’t been off the trade block in quite some time.</p><p>“I mean, honestly, I’m used to it at this point. Since I’ve been with the Bulls, I’ve been in a lot of trade stories, especially last summer as well throughout last season. So it’s just part of it,” Vucevic said in an interview with NBA insider Marc Stein.</p><p>Nikola Vucevic acknowledged that being a veteran player who’s already 33 years of age on a rebuilding team makes him a magnet for trade rumors. The Bulls, of course, did not envision that things would go the way they have over the past two seasons. Losing Lonzo Ball was the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-news-lonzo-ball-best-pg-declaration-before-injury-problems">beginning of the end for Chicago</a>, as they couldn’t get back to being a consistent winning team following his knee troubles.</p><p>“Like I said before, if things were going well and we’re winning and everything was great, that wouldn’t be the case. But because things weren’t going that well, we weren’t winning and we weren’t achieving our goals, then obviously change is bound to happen,” Vucevic added.</p><p>But at the end of the day, everything is a business for Vucevic, and nothing would surprise him anymore. After all, change is simply embedded within the nature of the NBA.</p><p>“Honestly, I know it’s a pretty basic answer, but you don’t have much control over it, so you kind of just wait and see. If they decide to change and trade me, it’s on them to do. Just like a year and a half ago I was a free agent and I could have chosen to go elsewhere. It’s just the way this business works and so now we’ll see.”</p><h2>Can Bulls center Nikola Vucevic still contribute to winning basketball?</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bulls-guard-Lonzo-Ball-2-center-Nikola-Vucevic-9-guard-Zach-LaVine-8-and-forward-DeMar-DeRozan-11-pose.jpg"></figure><p>Over the past decade or so, Nikola Vucevic has been one of the most consistent double-double threats in the entire association. But Vucevic’s playstyle hasn’t exactly led to much success. The Orlando Magic were a fringe playoff team for most of his tenure, which is why it was a bit confounding when the Bulls traded a plethora of quality assets — including Wendell Carter Jr. and the draft pick that became Franz Wagner — for the Montenegrin big man.</p><p>Vucevic has been in clear decline; like with Zach LaVine, the Bulls may not get too many assets in exchange for the 33-year-old big man, if any at all. The Memphis Grizzlies may be the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/best-nikola-vucevic-trade-destinations-if-bulls-rebuild">most logical trade partner</a> for Vucevic, as they have Jaren Jackson Jr. to help cover for whatever deficiencies Vucevic may have on the defensive end of the floor.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nikola Vucevic vocal on trade rumors amid Bulls rebuild

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From playing to coaching to covering the game as a media member, Brett has been involved with the game of basketball from many different perspectives. Breaking the news of various free agent signings, yearly NBA Draft news and other key stories around the league, Brett is always on the phone, getting the latest news and rumors around the NBA. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @BrettSiegelNBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago Bulls have had an eventful offseason, to say the least. DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso were both sent to new teams, as the Bulls added the likes of Josh Giddey, Jalen Smith, and first-round pick Matas Buzelis in order to try and avoid a full-blown rebuild. There is hope that exists within the walls of the Bulls organization, especially since Nikola Vucevic and Zach LaVine remain the proven leaders of a younger team with immediate potential for growth. Then again, whether <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sources-bulls-demar-derozan-warriors-plans-nba-trade-deadline-rumors">Vucevic and LaVine will be in Chicago long-term</a> is a whole separate conversation that received little clarity at the trade deadline.</p><p>Vucevic has been with the Bulls since the team acquired him from the Orlando Magic in a big trade during the 2020-21 season. At the time, the veteran center had made the All-Star Game in two of his last three seasons, and he was one of the best frontcourt players in the league when it came to knocking down shots from the perimeter. The Bulls envisioned Vucevic as a core weapon alongside LaVine, DeRozan, and point guard Lonzo Ball.</p><p>Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned for the Bulls, as injuries and inconsistent play have limited their ability to become a threat in the Eastern Conference over the last few seasons. Now, at 33 years old and turning 34 in October, Vucevic is beginning to think about his future in the NBA as he prepares for his 14th season.</p><p>Recently, Vucevic participated in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-goran-dragic-impressive-career-closes-after-special-final-game">Goran Dragic’s “Night of the Dragon” farewell game</a>, and the two-time All-Star reflected on his career to this point. In doing so, the Bulls big man gave a glimpse as to how many years he has <a href="https://meridiansport.rs/kosarka/nikola-vucevic-nikola-jokic-nba-2/" rel="noopener">remaining</a> in his career.</p><p>“I am aware that I have been in the NBA for 13 years, that the end is not so far away. I don’t believe I’ll have another 13, but I have two more years with Chicago, I’d like to play two more after that,” Vucevic told Meridian Sport Srbija. “I think I can do so much at a high level, and then I would see. I don’t think much about it now. I feel great, I enjoy the game, so my sons are also an increasing motivation, they are a bit older and are aware of what I do, they come to trainings and matches.</p><p>“So that they also remember that I played and practiced basketball at a high level. I would like people to remember me for what I was, not to see me off, but for me to say – thank you.”</p><h2><b>When will Nikola Vucevic retire?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Chicago-Bulls-center-Nikola-Vucevic.jpg"><figcaption>Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season, Vucevic finds himself as one of the longest tenured players on the Bulls. In fact, only Coby White and LaVine have been with the team longer than the veteran center has been.</p><p>Vucevic is about to begin his fourth full season in Chicago, his fifth overall if you count the 26 games he played with the team during the 2020-21 season, yet his future with the Bulls remains a big question mark.</p><p>It is clear to see that the Bulls are going through yet another shuffle of players in order to try and turn themselves back into a true contender in the East. This could realistically <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/best-nikola-vucevic-trade-destinations-if-bulls-rebuild">lead to Vucevic being on the move in a trade</a> during the 2024-25 season, especially since he is still under contract with two more years and $41.4 million left on his contract, which will expire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.</p><p>When Vucevic’s current contract expires and he becomes a free agent, he will be 35 years old. Although the big man claims he wants to play for at least four more seasons, a lot can happen across the NBA during this time. Whether or not he can even retire with the Bulls is a whole separate conversation, given the trajectory that the organization is heading in.</p><p>Even so, Vucevic has made it clear that he isn’t ready to call it quits just yet.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024-25 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
20.7	9.8	3.2	0.8	0.8

2024-25 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
20.7	9.8	3.2	0.8	0.8

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