Vucevic (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
As expected, Vucevic has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up for Chicago's final game before the All-Star break. In February (five games), Vucevic has averaged 12.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.8 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Probable against Detroit
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Vucevic (ankle) has been listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Vucevic has popped up on the Bulls' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Pistons. The veteran big man is dealing with a left ankle sprain but will likely play against Detroit. The 34-year-old is averaging 19.1 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game for Chicago this season.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Rough night Tuesday
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Vucevic ended with eight points (4-15 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 132-92 loss to the Pistons.
It was a night to forget for Vucevic and the rest of his teammates, delivering their worst effort of the season. After a red-hot start to the season, Vucevic has cooled down of late, scoring no more than 12 points in each of the past four games. To this point, his role has been relatively secure. However, should the Bulls opt to lean into their mediocrity, there is a chance he could be limited down the stretch.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Ekes out double-double in win
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Vucevic amassed 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 133-124 victory over the Heat.
While it was hardly his best performance, Vucevic still produced his 33rd double-double of the season, putting him fifth in the NBA and 10 behind leader Domantas Sabonis. With Zach LaVine having been dealt to the Kings, Vucevic could be the next veteran the Bulls will ship out before Thursday's trade deadline, and there's no guarantee he would see the same usage on a roster that features more ball-dominant players than Chicago currently has.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Does it all in triple-double outing
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Vucevic posted 20 points (8-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and one steal over 36 minutes during Sunday's 127-119 loss to Detroit.
Vucevic did it all for Chicago in Sunday's contest, leading all players in assists and blocks while finishing second on the team in scoring and rebounds in his first triple-double of the season. Vucevic also set a new season high in assists, and he's now recorded at least 20 points and 10 boards in 17 outings, including in four of his last five appearances.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Records double-double
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Vucevic posted 21 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Friday's 122-106 win over the Raptors.
Vucevic bounced back from the ugly six-point effort he delivered in the loss to Boston on Wednesday, and he notched a double-double for the third time over his last four contests. The veteran big man has seven double-doubles over his last 19 outings, a span in which he's averaging 18.5 points, 11.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Season-low six points in loss
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Vucevic totaled six points (3-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 122-100 loss to the Celtics.
Vucevic is having a solid season for the Bulls but couldn't get it going Wednesday in the loss to the defending NBA champions. The veteran big man scored a season-low six points against Boston, going 3-for-9 from the floor and failing to hit any of his three attempts from beyond the arc. This could be a fluke shooting performance for the 34-year-old, considering he's averaging a career-high 54.6 percent from the field this season for Chicago.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Fills stat sheet Saturday
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Vucevic logged 22 points (8-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Saturday's 109-97 loss to the 76ers.
Zach LaVine and Vucevic carried Chicago offensively in this 12-point loss, as they combined for 47 of the team's total 94-point haul. Vucevic had been experiencing some struggles in recent weeks, but the big man remains a capable offensive weapon, and he should remain a steady fantasy option across all formats. Even though Vucevic is often criticized for his inability to protect the rim, he's put in strong work on both ends of the floor recently with 20.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest in his last five games.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Stuffs stat sheet Thursday
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Vucevic totaled nine points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and four steals over 30 minutes during Thursday's 131-106 loss to the Warriors.
Vucevic didn't have his best scoring performance, and he tied his season-low scoring output in this defeat. However, he still provided value due to his contributions in other areas, as he finished with at least four tallies in four of the five major categories. That said, Vucevic's most significant impact comes from his offensive game, so he won't carry a lot of upside if his scoring numbers remain subpar, as he's scored 17 or fewer points in four of his last five appearances.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Comes close to triple-double
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Vucevic recorded 17 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals over 35 minutes during Sunday's 113-102 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Vucevic was coming off a 40-point double-double in the loss to the Hornets on Friday, and while he couldn't post the same scoring line, he was able to leave his mark on both ends of the court. This was his fourth straight double-double, and he's achieved that feat in eight of his 10 outings in January. During that stretch, Vucevic is averaging 20.2 points, 11.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Explodes for 40 points
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Vucevic notched 40 points (17-25 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Friday's 125-123 loss to Charlotte.
Vucevic was the catalyst in a dramatic fourth-quarter rally that put the Bulls within striking distance. Still, his 19 points and four rebounds in the final stanza came up just short after he missed a three-pointer with seconds remaining. Vucevic's season-high 40 points were rarified air for the big man, as he's broken the 30-point barrier only three times this season. His rebound totals are still at an elite level, and his 10.4 per-game average places him 10th in the league overall and fourth in the Eastern Conference.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Double-double against Pels
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Vucevic provided 22 points (10-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 119-113 loss to the Pelicans.
It was the 25th double-double of the season for the veteran center, tying him for sixth in the NBA. Vucevic's shooting has been a little erratic of late, but over his last 14 games, he's still averaging 18.9 points, 11.0 boards, 3.4 assists and 1.7 threes. If the Bulls totally clean house ahead of the February trade deadline, Vucevic figures to be one of the prime trade assets they have.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Posts double-double
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Vucevic provided 23 points (9-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 13 rebounds, six assists and one block across 27 minutes during Friday's 138-105 win over the Wizards.
Vucevic bounced back from the 10-point, seven-rebound effort he delivered against the Pacers on Wednesday, and the big man extended his productive stretch to nine double-doubles over his last 11 appearances. Vucevic is having a bounce-back season on the offensive side of the ball, and his 20.1 points per game represent his best output since the 2020-21 campaign, when he was traded from Orlando to Chicago. He's also averaging a double-double for a seventh straight campaign.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Double-double streak at five
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Vucevic posted 24 points (10-22 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 114-110 win over the Spurs.
The double-double was his fifth straight and 23rd of the season in 35 appearances, putting him eighth in the league in that category. Vucevic remains a rock-steady presence in the Bulls' starting lineup, and over the last 10 games, the veteran center is averaging 19.2 points, 11.1 boards, 3.5 assists, 1.8 threes and 0.8 steals.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Posts another double-double
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Vucevic ended with 12 points (5-17 FG, 2-9 3Pt), 13 rebounds and six assists over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 125-107 loss to Washington.
Vucevic had a rough shooting performance, and the Bulls struggled as a whole in this 18-point defeat, but the big man at least found a way to finish with another double-double. Shooting woes aside, this was Vucevic's sixth double-double over his last seven appearances, and he remains a consistent presence down low for the Bulls. He's averaging 17.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 0.9 steals per game over that seven-game span.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Double-double vs. Milwaukee
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Vucevic closed Saturday's 116-111 win over the Bucks with 23 points (10-24 FG, 3-7 3Pt), 13 rebounds, five assists and one steal in 38 minutes.
Vucevic led the Bulls in rebounding Saturday and co-led in scoring with Josh Giddey. It was Vucevic's 19th double-double of the regular season, four of which have come over his last five games. For the month of December, Vucevic has averaged 20.4 points on 56.4 percent shooting, 9.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals over 32.5 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Tallies another double-double
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Vucevic chipped in 17 points (7-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Monday's 112-91 loss to Milwaukee.
That's now 18 double-doubles in 29 appearances for Vucevic this season, and the veteran big man continues to push for the third All-Star nod of his career in 2024-25. Over his last nine games, Vucevic has averaged 21.6 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 0.9 blocks and 2.3 three-pointers and is shooting 59.4 percent from the field during this stretch. He'll look to keep the good times rolling in Thursday's soft matchup against the Hawks, who rank 27th in the NBA in points per game allowed (119.0).
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Double-double against Celtics
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Vucevic accumulated 19 points (8-19 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's 123-98 loss to Boston.
It's the second straight double-double for Vucevic, and his 17th of the season in 28 games. The veteran center has kept his potential trade value high, scoring in double digits in 14 straight appearances and averaging 21.6 points, 9.8 boards, 3.4 assists, 2.4 threes, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks over that stretch while shooting 57.5 percent from the floor and 47.9 percent (34-for-71) from beyond the arc.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Continues to roll Thursday
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Vucevic racked up 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 14 rebounds, four assists and one block across 33 minutes during Thursday's 117-108 win over the Celtics.
Vucevic notched his 15th double-double of the season Thursday, cleaning the glass for a game-high 14 boards and supplying an efficient 16 points. The 34-year-old star big man has reached double-digit scoring figures in each of his last 13 games, a stretch in which he's averaging 21.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists 0.9 blocks, 0.8 steals and 2.6 three-pointers per contest. Vucevic has long been a dependable fantasy asset due to his strong production across the board, but he's taken a big leap in efficiency during his 15th season, shooting a career-high 59.2 percent from the field and 48.0 percent from deep in 2024-25.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Scores 24 points Monday
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Vucevic finished Monday's 122-121 win over Toronto with 24 points (10-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 32 minutes.
With Zach LaVine (back) sidelined, Vucevic embraced a more significant role on offense Monday, and the big man responded by posting his 14th appearance with at least 20 points in the current campaign. Vucevic has been very efficient of late and shows no signs of slowing down. Over his last five appearances, Vucevic is averaging 22.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 63.2 percent from the floor in that span.