Vucevic (rest) will not play Saturday against Miami.
Vucevic was previously listed as doubtful for Chicago, and he will end up sitting out the front end of this back-to-back set. With Jalen Smith (calf) also sidelined, the Bulls could lean more on Patrick Williams and Lachlan Olbrich.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Doubtful for Saturday
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Vucevic (rest) is doubtful to play Saturday versus the Heat.
Vucevic is expected to rest on the first leg of this upcoming back-to-back set, and managers can expect to get official confirmation on his status closer to tipoff. With Vucevic unavailable and Jalen Smith (calf) questionable, Matas Buzelis and Patrick Williams could be tapped to play some center minutes Saturday evening.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Struggles with shot Thursday
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Vucevic notched 15 points (6-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists across 37 minutes during Thursday's 116-113 loss to Miami.
Vucevic did enough to secure a double-double, a feat he's achieved in seven of his 15 appearances in January, but his shooting woes were noticeable. Vucevic hasn't stopped producing even when he's struggled with his shot, so fantasy managers shouldn't put too much stock into an off night. Even with the ups and downs in efficiency, Vucevic is still averaging 18.9 points, 9.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game since the beginning of January.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Fills stat sheet Wednesday
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Vucevic ended Wednesday's 113-110 loss to Indiana with 25 points (10-17 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 29 minutes.
Vucevic came just one rebound shy of recording what would've been a second straight double-double, but he delivered a strong outing anyway since he made his presence felt in each of the five major categories -- a feat he's achieved in three of his last five games. Over that stretch, Vucevic is averaging 17.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals per contest.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Double-doubles in defeat
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Vucevic closed with 18 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Monday's 129-118 loss to the Lakers.
Vucevic turned in an efficient performance from the field and finished as Chicago's fourth-leading scorer. The veteran big man also led all players in rebounds after grabbing single-digit boards in three straight games, securing his sixth double-double in January and 18th on the campaign. Additionally, he dished out five-plus assists for the sixth time in his last eight outings, and he's on pace to tie his career high of 3.8 dimes per contest.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Strong showing in win
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Vucevic finished Tuesday's 138-110 victory over the Clippers with 19 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes.
Vucevic has been on a heater for the Bulls, and it's fair to wonder if his market grows as a result ahead of the trade deadline. Over his last seven outings, Vucevic has averaged 19.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.1 three-pointers in 31.7 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Drops 35 points in win
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Vucevic totaled 35 points (14-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 128-126 win over the Jazz.
Vucevic erupted for a season-high scoring total Wednesday, eclipsing 30 points for the first time in the 2025-26 campaign as part of a narrow home victory. The big man entered the contest in strong January form, averaging 18.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.0 blocks over his previous six outings.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: CHI-MIA game postponed
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The Bulls and Heat will not play Thursday due to condensation on the court, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
The Bulls share an arena with the Chicago Blackhawks, and there was an issue with the ice underneath the court melting and causing unsafe conditions. Thursday's game will be rescheduled for a later date.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Big double-double in Detroit
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Vucevic recorded 20 points (9-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt), 16 rebounds, four assists and one block over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 108-93 loss to the Pistons.
It was Vucevic's second straight game with at least 15 boards, and his 14th double-double of the season. Five of them have come in the last 11 games for the veteran center, a stretch in which he's produced 18.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.9 threes a contest.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Matches season high in scoring
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Vucevic finished Saturday's 112-99 loss to the Hornets with 28 points (11-15 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one block across 34 minutes.
Vucevic matched his season scoring high, posting 28 points for the third time. After slumping in early December, Vucevic has been able to turn things around in recent times, averaging 17.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in eight games over the past two weeks. Chicago's frontcourt is depleted at the moment, meaning Vucevic is likely to get all the playing time he can handle. If he can maintain his current momentum, he could prove to be an excellent sell-high candidate.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Sniffs double-double
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Vucevic posted 28 points (11-15 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and a block across 34 minutes in Saturday's 112-99 loss to the Hornets.
Vucevic was the Bulls' best player by a wide margin in this loss, ending just two assists away from a double-double. Vucevic should be one of the Bulls' most reliable offensive weapons for the time being due to the absences of Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Coby White (calf). However, Vucevic has scored 20 or more points in only two of his last six contests.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Tallies 23 points in loss
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Vucevic provided 23 points (10-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Monday's 136-101 loss to the Timberwolves.
Vucevic took on a bigger load as a scorer with both Coby White (calf) and Josh Giddey (hamstring) leaving the game early. The veteran center led the Bulls in scoring on the night, drilling three shots from downtown for the first time since Nov. 22 against the Wizards. The 35-year-old has taken a small step back this season but has remained solid during December, averaging 15.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.5 threes in 29 minutes per game across 13 contests.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Chips in 16 points in loss
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Vucevic ended with 16 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Saturday's 112-103 loss to the Bucks.
The veteran center tied Coby White for the team-high mark in scoring on the night. Vucevic has seen his production take a step back this season, but his long-range shooting has remained consistent -- he's drained at least one three-pointer in 15 straight appearances, averaging 15.7 points, 8.7 boards, 3.1 assists, 1.5 threes and 1.4 combined steals and blocks in 29.0 minutes per game over that stretch. With Zach Collins leaving Saturday's loss late due to a lower body injury, the Bulls may need to lean a little more heavily on Vucevic heading into the new year.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Double-doubles in win
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Vucevic contributed 24 points (11-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt), 15 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Friday's 136-125 victory over the Cavaliers.
Vucevic has now scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games, and he's been getting his buckets efficiently, going 20-for-34 from the floor over that stretch. It's been an up-and-down season for Vucevic thus far, but he's still flirting with top-60 value behind averages of 16.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.8 triples per contest.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Needs 16 shots to score 12 points
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Vucevic accumulated 12 points (5-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt), eight rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes during Sunday's 114-104 loss to the Pelicans.
Vucevic failed to record any defensive stats and finished with a minus-11 differential in the 10-point loss. He's been struggling over the past four, scoring 10.5 points per game on 40.9 percent shooting to go with 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists a night, which ranks well outside the top-150 players in standard fantasy leagues.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Underwhelms in loss
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Vucevic logged nine points (4-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Sunday's 123-91 loss to Golden State.
Vucevic has noticeably cooled off after stringing together some strong performances, as he is averaging just 8.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in his last two games after averaging 18.6 points, 11.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists in the five games prior. Vucevic has been a rather inconsistent producer throughout the entire season, and his numbers are slightly down compared to last season.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Double-doubles with five dimes
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Vucevic provided 20 points (9-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Monday's 125-120 loss to the Magic.
Vucevic was held to 16 points on 5-for-14 shooting his previous game, so it was nice to see him come through with an efficient 20-point outing. The big man did bang knees with Wendell Carter early in the third quarter, and while Vucevic was able to play through it, that's the sort of injury that could swell up overnight. With a matchup against the 4-16 Nets on Wednesday, it wouldn't be shocking to see Vucevic get hit with a random rest day.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Comes close to double-double
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Vucevic finished with 16 points (5-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Saturday's 103-101 loss to the Pacers.
Vucevic finished just two boards away from recording another double-double, and he also posted excellent numbers as a playmaker. The big man, who missed the Bulls' 143-130 loss to the Pelicans on Nov. 24 due to a knee issue, looked healthy and logged over 30 minutes for the first time since Nov. 19. He should be available and productive going forward. Despite being a secondary offensive option at times, Vucevic has already notched eight double-doubles this season.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Available vs. Indiana
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Vucevic (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
The veteran big man will shed his probable tag and should handle his regular workload in the second leg of the team's back-to-back set. Vucevic is averaging 15.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.5 blocks per game in November. He's coming off a 13-point, 14-rebound double-double in Friday's loss to the Hornets.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Probable Saturday
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Vucevic (knee) is probable for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
It was unclear if Vucevic would play Friday, but he powered through the knee injury and produced 13 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and one steal against the Hornets. It seems likely he'll play through it again Saturday.
