Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic has been rumored to be on the move, especially if a deal would include Rudy Gobert or Deandre Ayton.
Yet, with the veteran widely respected by many throughout the organization, there’s a strong chance he could remain in the Windy City.
Regardless of respect, it makes no sense to move on from Vucevic. Since arriving in the Windy City, the 31-year-old averaged 17.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals last season. The big man was a large reason why the Bulls reached the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
Before they decide to move on from one of the league’s best big men, they’d be better seeing how far a fully healthy Lonzo Ball and company can take the Bulls.
There’s no denying that Vucevic has historically been proficient on the offensive end and the glass over the years. Still, he has yet to play an entire year since entering the league in 2011. Not to mention, he’s a liability on the defensive end.