NIKOLA VUCEVIC NEWS

Iffy for Wednesday's contest Vucevic (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Pistons.

Impact Vucevic was sidelined for Monday's loss to the 76ers due to a right hamstring strain. Bulls head coach Billy Donovan had said before the contest that he expected the talented big man to be available, so his absence was likely precautionary, though it's a little concerning he's still 50-50 to play Wednesday. Either way, fantasy managers should monitor his status closely.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago visits Detroit, looks to break road slide

Chicago comes into a matchup against Detroit as losers of three road games in a row

MARCH 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Embiid has 43 points, 14 rebounds; 76ers thump Bulls 121-106

Joel Embiid had 43 points and 14 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 121-106 in a showdown between two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams headed in oppos...

MARCH 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Listed as out Monday Vucevic (hamstring) will not play Monday against the 76ers.

Impact Vucevic reported some tightness in his hamstring over the weekend, which kept him out of practice Saturday following the Bulls' loss to Milwaukee on Friday night. Despite another day off Sunday, the big man is still dealing with some discomfort, so the Bulls will hold him out Monday -- likely on somewhat of a precautionary basis. Tristan Thompson will start at center, and Javonte Green will re-enter the starting lineup, in Vucevic's stead.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be game-time decision Monday Vucevic (hamstring) will be a game-time decision ahead of Monday's matchup against the 76ers, Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Vucevic didn't practice Sunday and is officially listed as questionable. If the talented big man is unable to suit up, Tristan Thompson and Tony Bradley figure to handle the majority of the center duties for Chicago against Joel Embiid.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Vucevic (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's contest against the 76ers.

Impact Vucevic didn't practice Sunday due to hamstring tightness, but Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said the center will likely play in Monday's matchup. However, if he's unable to suit up, Tristan Thompson and Tony Bradley would both be candidates for increased roles.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring tightness Vucevic didn't practice Sunday due to hamstring tightness, but Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said the center will likely play in Monday's contest against the Sixers, Mike McGraw o...

Impact The Bulls' official injury report hasn't been released yet, but it doesn't appear like Vucevic's hamstring injury is anything serious. However, if he isn't able to suit up Monday, Tristan Thompson and Tony Bradley would both be candidates for increased roles.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Embiid and Philadelphia host DeRozan and the Bulls

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antetokounmpo scores 34 points, Bucks beat Bulls 118-112

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 16 rebounds,  Jrue Holiday came on strong down the stretch to finish with 26 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 118-112 o...

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-double in Thursday's loss Vucevic scored 21 points (10-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt) while adding 11 rebounds and five assists in 36 minutes during Thursday's 130-124 loss to the Hawks.

Impact After seeing his latest double-double streak snapped at five in the Bulls' last game, Vucevic started a new one Thursday. The veteran center averaged 21.4 points, 12.4 boards, 3.3 assists and 1.2 blocks through 13 games in February, and Vucevic figures to be a key part of Chicago's push to claim the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks surge late, Young scores 39 points in win over Bulls

Bogdan Bogdanovic’s 3-pointer with 1:41 left gave Atlanta the lead and Trae Young scored 39 points in the Hawks’ 130-124 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night

MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vincent scores 20, Heat remain hot by topping Bulls 112-99

Gabe Vincent and Tyler Herro each scored 20 points, and the Miami Heat improved their standing atop the Eastern Conference by topping the Chicago Bulls 112-99

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared from injury report Vucevic (ankle) will be available Monday night at Miami.

Impact The big man tweaked his ankle during Saturday's loss to the Grizzlies, but he was listed as probable heading into Monday and will play through the injury. Vucevic finished Saturday's game with 11 points on 17 shots to go with 12 rebounds and a block in 31 minutes.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with sprained ankle Vucevic is probable for Monday's matchup with Miami due to a sprained left ankle.

Impact Vucevic struggled offensively during Saturday's loss to Memphis, totaling 11 points (5-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds and one block across 31 minutes. He's expected to suit up despite the ankle injury, but he's shooting just 30.0 percent from the field during Chicago's first two games following the All-Star break, so fantasy expectations should likely remain tempered for the time being.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in loss Vucevic notched 11 points (5-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds and one block over 31 minutes during Saturday's 116-110 loss to Memphis.

Impact Vucevic didn't have his best shooting effort and had all sorts of problems dealing with Steven Adams, to the point that he needed 17 shots just to score 11 points. He still found a way to deliver his fifth straight double-double, but there's no doubt he can perform better on offense. Vucevic is averaging a double-double this month, putting up 22.0 points and 12.8 rebounds per game across 12 February contests.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heat play the Bulls on 3-game win streak

Miami aims to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Chicago

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morant scores career-high 46, Grizzlies beat Bulls 116-110

Ja Morant scored a career-high 46 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies hung on to beat DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls 116-110

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top scorers face off in Chicago-Memphis matchup

DeMar DeRozan and Ja Morant meet in a matchup of two of the league's top scorers when Chicago and Memphis hit the court

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects another double-double Vucevic totaled 12 points (4-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals across 35 minutes during Thursday's 112-108 win over the Hawks.

Impact Vucevic registered his fourth straight double-double and picked up right where he left off before the All-Star break. He did struggle with his shooting touch in the win, but he made up for it on the glass and on the defensive end, swatting away two shots for his fifth multi-block performance of February.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid effort in win Vucevic accumulated 21 points (8-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Wednesday's victory over the Kings.

Impact Vucevic was able to score 20 points for the fourth consecutive game and he managed to notch his third consecutive double-double. One concerning note as of late has been his three-point shooting, as he has now hit just four of his last 24 attempts from deep. The veteran center will now look ahead to keeping the streaking Bulls on track after the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeRozan breaks Wilt's record as Bulls beat Kings 125-118

DeMar DeRozan scored 38 points and broke an NBA record set by Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Sacramento Kings 125-118

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-doubles in win Vucevic posted 25 points (12-24 FG, 1-7 3Pt), 16 rebounds, five assists and one block in 36 minutes during Monday's 120-109 win over the Spurs.

Impact Vucevic finished with at least 25 points, 15 rebounds and five assists for just the second time this season. Through the first nine games of February, the talented big man has averaged 24.4 points, 13.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.4 blocks in 36.2 minutes. Vucevic will look to continue his stellar play Wednesday against the Kings, which is the Bulls' last contest before the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeRozan scores 40 as Bulls rally past Spurs 120-109

DeMar DeRozan scored 19 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, and the Chicago Bulls beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-109 for their fourth straight victory

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeRozan leads Chicago into matchup against San Antonio

DeMar DeRozan leads Chicago into a matchup with San Antonio averaging 27.7 points per game

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big double-double against Thunder Vucevic scored 31 points (14-25 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT) while adding 15 rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 36 minutes during Saturday's 106-101 win over the Thunder.

Impact He couldn't find his shot from downtown, but otherwise it was an excellent performance for the veteran center. The double-double was the 32nd of the season for Vucevic, putting him fifth in the league in that category, and he's scored in double digits in 15 straight games, averaging 22.4 points, 12.9 boards, 3.8 assists, 1.5 threes and 1.3 blocks over that stretch.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE