The Chicago Bulls, last month, had a record of 6-10, which was led by the Bull’s offensive struggles and committing costly turnovers.
The Bulls will possibly be sellers at this Thursday’s trade deadline, starting the month off with a loss, this time to the Detroit Pistons 127-119.
Even though the Bulls lost, one of the Bull’s stars and top trade pieces had a standout performance, which should help boost his trade value.
Chicago Bulls big man has an impressive triple-double
Bulls big man Nikola Vucevic had an impressive triple-double in the Bull’s loss to the Pistons, scoring 20 points, taking down 10 rebounds, and dishing 10 assists.
“An efficient triple-double from the big fella 20 points on 8-for-10 shooting vs. DET.“
An efficient triple-double from the big fella 💪
20 points on 8-for-10 shooting vs. DET. pic.twitter.com/XJlmM1aGsl
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 2, 2025
According to Bulls insider K.C. Johnson, Vucevic is the first Bulls center in franchise history to post a triple-double and make at least four 3-pointers since Jimmy Butler.
“Good stat from Bulls PR: Nikola Vucevic is the first center in franchise history to post a triple-double and make at least four 3-pointers and is the first Bull overall to do it since Jimmy Butler on Feb. 25, 2017.”
Good stat from Bulls PR: Nikola Vucevic is first center in franchise history to post triple double and make at least four 3-pointers and is the first Bull overall to do it since Jimmy Butler on Feb. 25, 2017.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) February 2, 2025
Vucevic has had an impressive season outside of this latest loss, averaging 19.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, and is averaging almost a block a game in 32.2 minutes. Vucevic has also been impressive from being an efficient scorer, having a 54.7% field goal percentage and a 39.4% from three.
Looking at Vucevic’s splits he is virtually the same player at home as he is on the road, scoring 20.8 points at home and 18.9 points on the road. Vucevic is a better three-point shooter on the road than at home, shooting 41% compared to 37.9%.
This latest stat line boosts Vucevic’s trade chances
This latest stat line from the Bulls big man does wonders for his trade value. Putting up his sixth triple-double in his career shows teams that he is an effective scorer, and paired with his rebounding and shot-blocking abilities, any team would be getting a valuable player.
Vucevic is on a team-friendly deal with being owed $20 million this season and $21,481,481 for next season. Vucevic’s contract is affordable for any team, and the Bulls should get a decent haul back if they’re to move Vucevic.
Trade Deadline fast approaching
The trade deadline is this Thursday, Feb. 6, and the Bulls will be one of the teams looking to be one of the more active teams.
With the Mavericks and the Lakers kicking things off with an insane blockbuster deal, it seems like anything can happen.
We shall see on Thursday what the Bulls end up doing with both their stars, Zach LaVine and Vucevic and if they will be traded or remain on the roster for the rest of the season.
With both being under contract for next season, the Bulls could hold off on doing anything if they don’t get a deal they like.
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