Chicago Bulls’ veteran center confirmed he plans to start the 2025–26 season in Chicago, dismissing rumors of a buyout or trade.
Speculation about the future of Nikola Vucevic has been put to rest. The Chicago Bulls star confirmed he expects to start the season in Chicago, pushing back against rumors of a buyout or trade.
Nikola Vucevic
Nikola Vucevic
Position: C
Age: 34
Height: 213 cm
Weight: 109 kg
Birth place: Morges, Switzerland
Speaking with Basket USA, the 34-year-old big man explained that Bulls general manager Marc Eversley personally reassured him that the rumors were false.
“A week ago…the Bulls GM, who had called me after all the rumors, confirmed that nothing was true and that everything we had discussed after the season still stood,” he said.
He added that he is preparing to begin the season in Chicago. “Yes, I have almost no doubt. That’s the mindset I’m preparing with. After that, we’ll see—I don’t know what will happen.”
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Earlier this summer, speculation grew that Chicago might explore a buyout, but NBC Sports Chicago’s K.C. Johnson reported that such a scenario is “not happening.”
Johnson emphasized that the center remains in the Bulls’ short-term plans, coming off what he described as his “best season as a Bull.”
During the 2024–25 season, he averaged 18.5 points and 10.1 rebounds, shooting 40.2% from three-point range. His efficiency and presence in the paint helped Chicago remain competitive despite missing the playoffs.
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