The Chicago Bulls are likely to trade Nikola Vucevic during the season.
Marc Stein reported that trading Vucevic is expected to be easier for Chicago compared to dealing Zach LaVine.
Vucevic has two years remaining on his contract, worth just over $41 million in total.
Stein indicated, “Vucevic should be far easier for Chicago to trade.”
The 33-year-old Montenegrin center is set to earn $20 million in the upcoming season.
Early signs suggest that a trade involving Vucevic might occur during the season rather than before it.
Last season, Vucevic averaged 18 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game.
Proven big men like Vucevic are considered valuable assets in the trade market.
The Bulls have struggled to find trade partners for LaVine, making Vucevic’s potential move more probable.
With Vucevic’s contract expiring after the 2025-26 season, teams may see him as a shorter-term investment.
