Warriors explored scenarios to trade for both Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic but opted to look elsewhere
Marc Stein: League sources say that the Warriors did seriously explore trade constructions that would have brought both Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević to the Bay Area before Golden State opted to focus on other trade pursuits. More NBA trade coverage from me: https://tinyurl.com/jare3rvm
Source: x.com
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In the wake of the Luka-AD blockbuster, of course there was going to be a link to Nikola Vucevic now a possibility for the Lakers. Vooch discusses as trade winds are blowing the Bulls' way, and they can feel it.
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chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/02/… - 6:07 PM
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. - 5:47 PM
Pistons 127, Bulls 119
Pistons 80 points in paint, 26 points off TOs
Vucevic 20 points, 10 rebs, 10 assists (6th career triple double)
Giddey 20 pts, 11 rebs, 4 assists
White 22 pts
Cunningham 22 pts, 15 assists
Duren 21 pts, 13 rebs - 5:19 PM
Zach LaVine is out for today’s game against the Detroit Pistons (personal reasons).
Plan was always to try to be back today but the early tipoff complicated things logistically.
LaVine will be back with the team this week. - 11:39 AM
Nikola Vucevic passed NBA75 selection James Worthy in scoring yesterday. He's No. 114 all-time now.
Also: Devin Booker (age 28) moved ahead of Lou Williams, Terry Porter, Walt Frazier, Artis Gilmore and Rashard Lewis for No. 137.
He's in Top 10 all-time trajectory. - 3:14 PM
Bulls win ... but the Vooch (and Zach) trade talk isn't going away anytime soon, and Nikola Vucevic is braced for it either way. Vooch talks about it, and you ...
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chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/01/… - 10:39 PM
A blowout without Zach LaVine? The Bulls will certainly take it. 122-106 final score in Toronto.
Coby White scores 25 points, Vooch finishes with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
Bench comes through with 50 points as all four bench players score in double digits. - 9:53 PM
Bulls up 55-50 at the half.
Vooch leads scoring with 14 points and seven rebounds. Offense buoyed by some strong 3-point shooting off the bench.
Another solid performance off the bench from Patrick Williams. - 8:32 PM
Bulls 55, Raptors 50 at half
Vucevic 14 pts, 7 rebs
Smith 10 pts
Buzelis 3 pts, 5 rebs, 2 blocks
Quickley 13 pts
Barrett 10 pts, 6 rebs - 8:30 PM
Vucevic scored 12 points in 12 minutes in 1st quarter
Smith scored 10 points in 8 minutes in 2nd quarter
Vucevic back in now - 8:20 PM
Bulls lead 30-27 after one ... Vooch has 12 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists ... - 8:04 PM
Hell of a Vooch game so far. Nearly has a double-double (10 pts, 7 rebounds) in the first quarter alone. - 8:03 PM
Vooch is on pace for a 40-point, 28-rebound night ... - 8:00 PM
I think one good sign for Matas Buzelis is how his teammates speak about him. A lot of praise re: work ethic and little wrinkles of his game.
Something Vooch complimented him on this week: not overusing his hands on defense. Keeps him in plays and lets him utilize his length. - 7:59 PM
Great recovery by Vooch on the screen ... initially didn't set up right, made a quick adjustment, rolled and basket and harm ... pro's pro. - 7:54 PM
Still uncertain whether Zach LaVine will join the Bulls in Detroit, per Billy Donovan.
Billy spoke to Zach today and things are going well with his family. Logistics are still undecided of whether he’ll join the team in Detroit or back in Chicago. - 6:02 PM
Chaotic vibes at Bulls shootaround this morning. Jalen Smith got a bloody nose. Torrey Craig decided it was incredibly important to pick Vooch up in the air and then made everyone within shouting range get photo documentation that he could do so. A lot going on in Toronto. - 12:02 PM
More on this storyline
League sources say the talks between the Warriors and Bulls regarding Vučević are very real, with the 34-year-old center intriguing the Warriors brass with his steady production (19.8 points, 10.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game). That deal, if it were to come together, would likely allow them to hold onto Wiggins (Warriors Kevon Looney, Gary Payton II and Kyle Anderson are believed to be the players of focus in those talks). -via New York Times / February 2, 2025
Jorge Sierra: Nikola Vucevic passed NBA75 selection James Worthy in scoring yesterday. He's No. 114 all-time now. Also: Devin Booker (age 28) moved ahead of Lou Williams, Terry Porter, Walt Frazier, Artis Gilmore and Rashard Lewis for No. 137. He's in Top 10 all-time trajectory. -via Bluesky / February 1, 2025
Chicago Bulls: VOOOOOOOOCH 💪💪 Tonight vs. Toronto, Nikola Vucevic recorded his 545th career double-double, passing David Robinson for 26th most in NBA history 👏 -via Twitter @chicagobulls / January 31, 2025
Shams Charania: Full trade: Spurs: De'Aaron Fox, Jordan McLaughlin Kings: Zach LaVine, Sidy Cissoko, three first round picks (2025 CHA, 2027 SAS, 2031 MIN), three second round picks (2025 CHI, 2028 DEN, 2028 own back) Bulls: Zach Collins, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter, their own 2025 pick via SAS -via x.com / February 2, 2025
Shams Charania: BREAKING: Sacramento is finalizing a trade to send De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in a multi-team trade that moves Chicago Bulls' Zach LaVine to the Kings, sources tell ESPN. -via x.com / February 2, 2025
As for LaVine, who league sources say would welcome the chance to play for the Warriors, he may ultimately prove to be the better fit. The 29-year-old is owed $45.9 million next season, and has a player option worth $48.9 million for the 2026-27 campaign. -via New York Times / February 2, 2025
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