The NBA trade deadline is just under two weeks away, and the Chicago Bulls are a team to keep an eye on as the February 6th cutoff approaches. Currently sitting in 10th place in the Eastern Conference and facing another underwhelming season, this could be the year the Bulls finally make moves at the deadline. One player potentially on the move is Nikola Vucevic.
Vucevic has been a frequent subject of trade rumors this season, with the Golden State Warriors showing interest. However, the main hurdle seems to be the Bulls’ asking price, specifically their demand for a first-round pick, which is reportedly preventing the Warriors from finalizing a trade.
“The Bulls continue to seek a first-round pick in exchange for former All-Star center Nikola Vučević, league sources say,” according to Marc Stein. “The Warriors have been at the front of the line in terms of potential Vučević suitors for weeks but, mired in a 10-20 funk that had them stuck at a lowly No. 11 in the West entering Monday’s play, have to date been unwilling to surrender more than second-round draft capital.”
With the deadline approaching, there’s still time for negotiations, but the clock is ticking. The Bulls will likely aim to get as much as they can in any potential trade, though as the deadline draws nearer, they may lower their expectations and settle for less than initially hoped.
While it seems likely the Bulls will make some trades, this scenario echoes last year’s situation, where nothing ultimately happened. With several players potentially on the block, Nikola Vucevic remains one of the most talked-about trade possibilities.
