The Chicago Bulls secured a 116-111 win against the Milwaukee Bucks, improving their season record to 14-18. This puts them in a competitive position for a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference. While Josh Giddey was in the spotlight with a remarkable triple-double (23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists), Nikola Vucevic also had a stellar performance, contributing 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Vucevic, who had been overlooked for trade interest in the offseason due to concerns about his declining performance, has made a strong comeback this season.
His impressive numbers have drawn attention from multiple teams, including the Phoenix Suns. According to Marc Stein’s substack (via HoopsHype), the Suns are interested in acquiring Vucevic and could offer a deal involving Jusuf Nurkic and draft compensation.
While Vucevic’s excellent form makes him one of the Bulls’ top performers, the franchise seems focused on a rebuild, having only made the playoffs once in the last seven seasons.
Trading the veteran center could potentially benefit the team in the long run, even if it negatively impacts their immediate performance.
