Nikola Vucevic: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / January 27

NBA Notes: Bulls, Nikola Vucevic, Cavs, Dean Wade, Pacers

Bulls center Nikola Vucevic knows the math. Expiring contracts. Deadline buzz. Uncertainty everywhere. Still, he is not campaigning for a teardown. Per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Vucevic said he likes this group and would welcome the chance to ride it out.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / January 27

Chicago Bulls star sends trade deadline plea amid loss to Lakers

The Chicago Bulls entered Monday night’s game one game above .500 and on a four-game winning streak. The Los Angeles Lakers dropped Chicago to 23-23 with a 129-118 win in front of 21,298 fans at the United Center.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / January 23

Report suggests Chicago Bulls will keep trade candidate on roster through rest of season

The Chicago Bulls find themselves in a familiar place. After a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night, the Bulls are 22-22 and right in the mix for the play-in.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 22

NBA Notes: Cavs, Nae’Qwan Tomlin, Bulls, Nikola Vucevic, Bucks

Nae’Qwan Tomlin is trending toward a standard NBA contract. Just not yet. Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports the Cavs like Tomlin, the locker room likes him, and the front office is on board.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 15

Bulls enter two-game set vs. Nets eyeing .500 mark

After hitting the game-winning shot to complete his best showing of the season, Nikola Vucevic described the Chicago Bulls beating the Utah Jazz by saying, "We found a way." As the Bulls continues to inch closer to the .500 mark, Vucevic will try to help them find more ways to win Friday night when they visit the Brooklyn Nets.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 14

Unheralded Jazz player pulls off insane scoring feat last done by Deron Williams

The Utah Jazz fell short against the Chicago Bulls, 128-126, at United Center on Wednesday, with Nikola Vucevic sinking the game-winning basket. The Jazz still had a chance to grab the victory, but Keyonte George missed his three-point attempt.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 14

Billy Donovan praises Nikola Vucevic’s work ethic after 126-124 win over Jazz

On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls avenged their 119-113 defeat to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. They fought tooth and nail to defeat the Utah Jazz at home 128-126. A significant factor was the performance of their 35-year-old big man, Nikola Vucevic.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 14

Nikola Vucevic nets 35, hits late layup as Bulls edge Jazz

Nikola Vucevic scored a season-high 35 points, including the go-ahead layup with four seconds left, and Jalen Smith notched a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double to boost the host Chicago Bulls over the Utah Jazz 128-126 on Wednesday.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 12

Wait, Would the Chicago Bulls Really Consider Re-Signing Nikola Vucevic?

Sitting at 18-20, the Chicago Bulls find themselves swimming in similarly murky waters. They continue to look like a team on the fast track to nowhere, making a trade deadline sell-off one of the NBA's most popular talking points in the lead-up to February.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 6

As Bulls' Lottery Odds Shrink, New Mock Draft Has Them Taking Nikola Vucevic Replacement

In the eyes of many fans, the Chicago Bulls are trending in the wrong direction. While they have dropped two games in a row, their recent December surge moved them up the league standings.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5

Giannis Antetokounmpo fires back at Nikola Vucevic in an online post

Giannis Antetokounmpo found the perfect opportunity to get his revenge against Nikola Vucevic. The Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo caused a stir during a game last month against Vucevic and the Chicago Bulls.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 4

Stacey King calls out Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic for going after LaMelo Ball like he did Giannis

The Chicago Bulls have been up and down this season, but one thing that is sure: teams keep trying to score on them late in games. Last week, Giannis Antetokounmpo pulled out a windmill dunk in the final seconds when the game was already decided, and the Bulls were not happy with that.

Chicago Bulls News / Bleacher Report / January 4

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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 28

Nikola Vucevic mocks Giannis Antetokounmpo after breaking ‘unwritten rules of basketball’

Giannis Antetokounmpo made a controversial decision in the Milwaukee Bucks’ win over the Chicago Bulls. The Greek Freak led his team to a 112-103 victory with 29 points and eight rebounds in his first game back from injury.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 28

Nikola Vucevic threw shade at Giannis Antetokounmpo after their on-court confrontation

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic took a jab at Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo Saturday after the two had a testy confrontation at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

Chicago Bulls News / Field Level Media / December 19

Nikola Vucevic, Bulls emerge on top of Cavaliers

Nikola Vucevic collected 24 points and 15 rebounds and Matas Buzelis scored 24 points as the Chicago Bulls pulled away down the stretch for a 136-125 victory over the host Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / December 16

Nikola Vucevic confronts frustrations as Bulls navigate tough season

Nikola Vucevic has found himself under intense scrutiny this season. Entering the final year of his contract with the Chicago Bulls, he has been surrounded by constant trade speculation.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 13

Nikola Vucevic Responds to Benching in Chicago Bulls' Win, What Comes Next?

As the Chicago Bulls officially snapped their seven-game skid on Friday night, Nikola Vucevic was not on the floor. The big man spent a mere 22 minutes on the court, marking his second-fewest minutes played in any game this season.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / December 4

Chicago Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic vents after loss to Nets

The Chicago Bulls quickly proved they were fool’s gold after a hot 6-1 record to start the season. Now, they’re just playing like trash. Injuries haven’t helped the Bulls’ cause amid a now five-game losing steak.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 23

Bulls' Nikola Vucevic was in no mood to celebrate after ugly win vs. Wizards

The Chicago Bulls were 121-120 winners over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night, improving to 9-7 on the season.

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Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / October 4

Bulls Star Nikola Vucevic Says What His Critics Don't Want to Hear

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Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / September 1

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Chicago Bulls News / Last Word On Sports / August 20

Nikola Vucevic’s Bulls Tenure Feels Close to Being Over

Sometimes the writing on the wall speaks significantly louder than words or assurances, even if they come from the general manager themselves. For Nikola Vucevic, his Chicago Bulls tenure appeared to be closing during last season.