The Chicago Bulls’ center Nikola Vucevic is most likely to play for the Golden State Warriors in the upcoming season. The Warriors have been enjoying success for a while now. They had a decent run last season and the championship itself before that and they will contend again next season. They have a great roster, and they are winning, life is good for the Warriors fans. Do they still need some changes?
The Montenegrin professional Nikola played 82 games for the Bulls last season and averaged 17.6 points, 3.2 assists, and 11 rebounds per game while shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc. Nothing has worked out for the Bulls lately, and they are desperate for success but would that mean going into another rebuilding phase even before enjoying the results of the previous one? Will they trade their 32-year-old center? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Chicago Bulls and the Golden State Warriors involving Nikola Vucevic.
What would the Warriors offer for Nikola Vucevic?
The Warriors are expected to offer Chris Paul, Moses Moody, and a 2028 first-round pick in exchange for Lonzo Ball and the Bulls’ #9. The Bulls had their golden period as well, but they have not managed to get themselves back on track since that ended. The Bulls would hope for the next rebuild to bear fruits for them.
Most double-doubles with 120+ total 3PM last season:
1. Nikola Vucevic — 51
2. Julius Randle — 40
3. Trae Young — 40 pic.twitter.com/e8CIrTPZBP— BullsMuse (@BullsMuse_) August 30, 2023
Why would the Bulls trade-off Nikola Vucevic?
If the Bulls do this deal, they can choose to either build their roster around Zach LaVine, or they can just start rebuilding, but in any case, the players they are getting would be useful. This deal also gives them a draft pick, which would help them in starting from scratch.
Nikola Vucevic admits this could be the Bulls’ last chance with this core
“We know we can do better, and we have to do better. And we know it’s kind of our last chance as this core of guys to do something.”
(Via @JakeLFischer / h/t @TheDunkCentral) pic.twitter.com/R1g0VlmPfX
— ChicagoBullsCentral (@BullsCentraI) August 31, 2023
Why would the Warriors like to sign Nikola Vucevic?
The Warriors would like to make changes to the squad, which got knocked out last season. Nikola would be the perfect fit for the fast-paced gameplay of the Warriors. Although Lonzo Ball will not be able to play next season, he can be used for trade this season, and if they choose, they will have a quality player in 2025.
The Warriors might keep Chris if everything turns out well. But will the Bulls still trade off Nikola? We’ll keep you updated.
