Nikola Vucevic: I would like to be somewhere that's in win-now mode
Nikola Vucevic knows the signs of when a team and a player are headed in opposite directions. It’s happening in Chicago. The Bulls are building toward the long-term future, eyeing draft picks and shopping their top talent in the process. This pivot is hardly unexpected after a failed attempt to build their roster into an Eastern Conference contender officially ended with the departure of DeMar DeRozan. But in the 14th year of his NBA career, Vučević knows exactly what he wants — and it isn’t another rebuild. “I’m getting closer to the end of my career,” Vučević told the Tribune. “I would like to be somewhere that’s in win-now mode.”
Source: Chicago Tribune
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Anthony Davis passed NBA75 selection Bob McAdoo in scoring last night. He's No. 70 now.
Also: Nikola Vucevic moved ahead of Andre Miller for No. 116 in NBA history. - 3:39 AM
Nuggets 68, Bulls 61 at half
Nuggets have 23 assists, 50 points in the paint and 18 points off TOs already
Vucevic 11 pts, 6 rebs, 3 assists
LaVine 10 pts, 4 assists
Williams 7 pts, 3 rebs, 3 assists
Jokic 21 pts, 8 assists, 5 rebs - 8:58 PM
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Nikola Vucevic leads the Bulls with 11 points on 12 shots. - 8:35 PM
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Vučević isn’t content with losing, but he feels comfortable with his current standing in Chicago. “For now, I’m good where I’m at,” Vučević said. “Obviously the team has to be better. We understand that. But at this point, (leaving Chicago) is not something that I’m thinking about. In a year and a half when I’m a free agent again, we’ll see.” Still, it’s clear to both Vučević and the Bulls that the end is near. Whether the front office can glean value — primarily a first-round pick — from that parting will be a crucial question. -via Chicago Tribune / January 30, 2025
With only four games left before the deadline, the Bulls and Vučević no longer have time to reverse the effects his sudden cold snap might have had on his overall trade value. “It’s been frustrating,” Vučević said. “I’m trying not to overthink it too much. That’s normally where I get stuck is thinking too much about it and letting the misses kind of take over everything.” -via Chicago Tribune / January 30, 2025
KC Johnson: Celtics 122, Bulls 100 Williams 16 pts, 7 rebs White 16 points in 31 minutes (returns from 4-game absence) Vucevic 6 pts, 11 rebs (only 9 shots in 25 minutes) Bulls 40.2% FG Porzingis 34 pts, 11 rebs (career-high-tying 8 3s) Brown 28 pts, 6 rebs, 6 assists -via x.com / January 29, 2025
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