Nikola Vucevic cleared the air on summer chatter linking him to the Lakers, Warriors, or a buyout, noting Chicago Bulls GM Marc Eversley reached out to reaffirm that nothing was true and that conversations after the season still stood. Rumors swirl, but the veteran center stays focused on Montenegro’s EuroBasket prep.

Last season, Vucevic averaged 18.5 points and 10.1 rebounds, shooting 40.2% from three on 4.4 attempts. He remains a high‑quality offensive center, though not the defensive anchor some teams crave. Chicago’s two‑center frontcourt—Vucevic and Zach Collins—shapes minutes and closing lineups, while talk of trades or buyouts lingers around the final year of his $21.5 million deal as the season approaches.

For fantasy managers, Chicago’s frontcourt dynamics and potential deadline moves are worth watching. Vucevic’s fit in a high‑usage offense keeps him near the top of fantasy centers, but any trade or buyout could redefine his role and value as the calendar advances.