Nikola Vucevic has been with the Chicago Bulls for part of the last five seasons. <\/p>\n
While the 34-year-old has been in a lot of trade rumors over the previous few years, he is still coming off another solid season of production. <\/p>\n
Vucevic had averages of 18.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest while shooting 53.0% from the field and 40.2% from the three-point range in 73 games. <\/p>\n
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Feb 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) grabs a rebound against the New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images \/ Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
This week, Anthony F. Irwin of ClutchPoints <\/a>reported that the Los Angeles Lakers could be a team with an interest in Vucevic (if he were to get bought out by Chicago). <\/p>\n \u201cMost importantly, Luka Doncic is expected to sign a max extension as soon as Saturday, the earliest opportunity to do so.\u201d <\/p>\n Three-year max for Luka. Huge news for the Lakers and Lakers fans. Hell yeah. https:\/\/t.co\/IhXcayrcUl<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Anthony F. Irwin (@AnthonyIrwinLA) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n If the Lakers were able to land Vucevic (for nothing), he would be an intriguing addition for the team’s depth. <\/p>\n This summer, they already got their new starting center (Deandre Ayton). <\/p>\n Therefore, Vucevic would only need to play a limited role as an offensive scorer off the bench.<\/p>\n Via StatMuse:<\/a> “Nikola Vucevic:<\/p>\n \u2014 17.2 PPG Leads all active players in 10\/10 games.”<\/p>\n Nikola Vucevic:<\/p>\n \u2014 17.2 PPG Leads all active players in 10\/10 games. pic.twitter.com\/DRYCCDbHsF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 StatMuse (@statmuse) July 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Vucevic was the 16th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft out of USC. <\/p>\n He also played his high school basketball in California. <\/p>\n The Lakers are monitoring Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107\u2019s situation, per @AnthonyIrwinLA<\/a> <\/p>\n \u201cThis does leave a few interesting free agents still, not even including eventual buyout candidates like Chicago\u2019s Nikola Vucevic. As they did with Smart, the Lakers are closely monitoring that\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/Ltchd8RFvT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n In addition to the Bulls, Vucevic has also spent time with the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic. <\/p>\n He had the best tenure of his career with Orlando where he made two NBA All-Star Games (and played part of nine seasons). <\/p>\n Via HoopsHype: <\/a>“Most consecutive seasons averaging 10-plus rebounds<\/p>\n 10: Rudy Gobert Most consecutive seasons averaging 10-plus rebounds<\/p>\n 10: Rudy Gobert So there’s that.<\/p>\n \u2014 HoopsHype (@hoopshype) July 2, 2025<\/a>
\u2014 10.5 RPG
\u2014 2x All-Star<\/p>\n
\u2014 10.5 RPG
\u2014 2x All-Star<\/p>\n
8: Giannis Antetokounmpo
7: DEANDRE AYTON, Nikola Vucevic”<\/p>\n
8: Giannis Antetokounmpo
7: DEANDRE AYTON, Nikola Vucevic<\/p>\n