NIKOLA VUCEVIC NEWS

Continues to fill stat sheet Vucevic posted 24 points (10-23 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals in 40 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 132-123 double-overtime w...

Impact Vucevic recorded his fourth consecutive double-double while reaching that mark for the seventh time across his last eight outings. He's doing more than just scoring points and grabbing rebounds, however, as the extended absence of Zach LaVine (foot) has allowed Vucevic to carve a role similar to the one he had during his Orlando Magic days, where most of the offense was flowing through him. Over that eight-game span, Vucevic is averaging 21.5 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.8 blocks per contest.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vucevic Was in Utter Disbelief After Bulls Teammate Passed Up Wide-Open Layup He couldn’t believe his eyes.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Another double-double Vucevic closed Tuesday's 105-95 loss to Detroit with 25 points (12-23 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block across 37 minutes.

Impact Vucevic has recorded three straight double-doubles, and the veteran big man has now reached that feat in eight of his last 10 appearances. Vucevic has embraced the uptick on offensive touches with Zach LaVine (foot) out, and the numbers back that up. He's averaging 21.8 points, 11.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game since the beginning of February.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives at both ends again Vucevic logged 22 points (10-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 13 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Sunday's 114-106 win over New Orleans.

Impact Vucevic has been impressive in recent weeks, and he has been delivering some of his best performances of the campaign of late, though that's also because he's embraced a bigger role on offense with Zach LaVine (foot) out for the rest of the season. Vucevic has seven double-doubles over his last nine appearances while averaging 21.4 points and 11.4 rebounds per game in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vucevic, DeMar DeRozan lead the Bulls past the Pelicans 114-106 Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and 13 rebounds for his 31st double-double this season, and the Chicago Bulls defeated the New Orleans Pelicans...

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Impressive double-double Vucevic logged 22 points (10-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds and two assists in 35 minutes during Thursday's 129-112 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Vucevic has been playing at a very high level in recent weeks, and he has posted four double-doubles across his last five appearances. Seeing the veteran big man producing at both ends is not surprising, but he's been putting up strong numbers in the scoring column. He's posted 20 or more points in seven of his last eight contests, averaging 21.4 points and shooting 47 percent from the field in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Massive double-double in loss Vucevic finished Saturday's 114-108 overtime loss to the Magic with 26 points (12-25 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 17 rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 43 minutes.

Impact Vucevic was one of Chicago's top performers Saturday and recorded a double-double for the fourth time over his last five appearances. The veteran big man has also scored 20 or more points in those five outings, and he's making his presence felt on both ends of the court with remarkable consistency. Since returning from injury and recovering his starting role, Vucevic is averaging 19.4 points and 11.4 rebounds per contest across his last 15 appearances.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Balanced outing in double-double Vucevic finished with 24 points (10-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 123-115 loss to Sacramento.

Impact Vucevic led all Bulls players in rebounds while handing out a trio of assists and ending as one of three players with 20 or more points in a double-double performance. Vucevic tallied his ninth game with at least 24 points while notching his 15th game with at least 20 points and 10 boards.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in Wednesday's win Vucevic notched 22 points (10-22 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 117-110 win over Charlotte.

Impact It was Vucevic's 25th double-double of the season in 44 games. The veteran center has been his usual productive self since returning from a groin injury that sidelined him in late December and early January, and over the last 12 contests he's averaged 18.2 points, 11.3 boards, 3.8 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.1 threes while shooting 52.9 percent from the floor.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Just misses double-double Vucevic produced 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 118-107 loss to Toronto.

Impact Vucevic didn't have a prolific performance, but he led the Bulls in rebounds and finished just one board shy of a double-double. The big man recorded five consecutive double-doubles between Jan. 13 and Jan. 22, but he's fallen short of the feat in each of his past three contests. Nonetheless, Vucevic continues to be a reliable fantasy center, recording double-digit points with at least seven boards in each of his 12 games in January.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Corrals 17 boards in losing effort Vucevic supplied 19 points (9-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt), 17 rebounds and seven assists in 37 minutes during Monday's 115-113 loss to the Suns.

Impact Vucevic's 17 rebounds led all players in the contest and helped him record his fifth straight double-double. The big man has also been shining as a distributor of late, tying his season-high mark with seven assists in two of his past three games. With averages of 16.9 points and 10.7 boards on the campaign, Vucevic appears well on his way to averaging a double-double for the sixth straight season.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big double-double in win Vucevic finished with 24 points (12-20 FG, 0-3 3Pt), 14 rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals across 35 minutes during Thursday's 116-110 win over the Raptors.

Impact The veteran center has started five straight games since fully recovering from a groin injury, and Vucevic has produced double-doubles in four of them including three straight. He's averaging 19.4 points, 12.4 boards, 4.2 assists, 1.0 threes and 1.0 blocks over that stretch while shooting 52.9 percent from the floor. Vucevic's 22 double-doubles on the season ranks him in the top 10 in the league, tied with Luka Doncic for ninth.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vucevic and DeRozan each score 24 points to help Bulls beat Raptors 116-110

Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and 14 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points against his former team and the Chicago Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 116-110 on Thursday night

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another double-double Vucevic provided 17 points (8-19 FG, 1-7 3Pt), 10 rebounds and four assists in 37 minutes during Monday's 109-91 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Vucevic didn't have his best shooting performance in a game where the entire Chicago offense struggled, but the big man at least recorded another double-double -- his third since returning to the starting lineup and fourth in six appearances since coming back from a groin injury. In his six games back, Vucevic is averaging 17.5 points with 10.8 rebounds per game, and he has recovered the starting center position that was held by Andre Drummond while he was out.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Monster double-double Saturday Vucevic totaled 24 points (10-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 16 rebounds, five assists and three blocks over 31 minutes during Saturday's 122-116 victory over San Antonio.

Impact Vucevic feasted on a San Antonio frontcourt comprised of Jeremy Sochan, Dominick Barlow and and Sandro Mamukelashvili -- additionally evident through Tre Jones being San Antonio's leading rebounder. Vucevic led Chicago in scoring and has now attempted at least 17 shots in three of five contests since returning from a groin strain.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vucevic's double-double lifts Bulls past Spurs Nikola Vucevic racked up 24 points and 16 rebounds that included a huge 3-pointer with 31.7 seconds to play as the visiting Chicago Bulls ou...

JANUARY 14, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Vucevic's double-double helps Bulls rally past Jones, Spurs as Wembanyama watches, 122-116

Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and 16 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls overcame a career-high 30 points from Tre Jones to rally for a 122-116 victory Saturday over the San Antonio Spu...

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid double-double Vucevic closed with 18 points (9-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt), 15 rebounds, three assists and one block in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 124-119 overtime victory over the Rockets.

Impact Vucevic had a strong performance and made his presence felt down low on both ends of the court. Vucevic is always going to find ways to produce as long as he remains in the starting lineup, but perhaps the biggest fantasy downfall of his return to the starting unit means a huge downgrade in Andre Drummond's value. Vucevic is expected to remain as Chicago's starting center when the Bulls take on the Warriors on Friday.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting without restrictions Vucevic will return to the starting lineup Wednesday and won't be on a minutes restriction, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Since missing five games with a groin injury, Vucevic has come off the bench and played 25 and 30 minutes, respectively, in his two most recent appearances. However, Vucevic is now set to replace Andre Drummond in the starting lineup and play closer to his average of 33.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double off bench Monday Vucevic amassed 21 points (10-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes off the bench during Monday's 119-112 overtime win over the Horn...

Impact In his second game back from a groin injury, Vucevic played more minutes than starting center Andre Drummond, but both big men delivered 20-10 performances. Drummond was a revelation during Vucevic's five-game absence, and while the latter should eventually regain his starting role, Bulls coach Billy Donovan is likely to do everything he can to keep both players productive, which could mean a slightly reduced workload for Vucevic.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Monday Vucevic (groin) has been upgraded to available and will play Monday against the Hornets.

Impact Vucevic came off the bench in his first game back from injury, and it appears the Bulls will try to slowly increase his workload until he can play without any restriction. As it stands, he's expected to split relatively even playing time with Andre Drummond until then.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On track for Monday Vucevic (groin) is considered probable to play Monday against Charlotte.

Impact Vucevic logged 25 minutes off the bench Friday in his return from a five-game absence due to a left adductor strain. His presence on the injury report is attributed to the same injury, but it can likely be attributed to routine maintenance for the big man.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Splits time with Drummond in return Vucevic (groin) played 25 minutes and finished with 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and three assists in Friday's 104-91 win over the Hornets.

Impact In his return from a five-game absence due to a left groin strain, the Bulls elected to ease Vucevic back into the mix in a bench role. In what was his first appearance as a reserve since the 2016-17 season, Vucevic ended up splitting the playing time at center nearly down the middle with fill-in starter Andre Drummond, who logged 23 minutes. The playing time should gradually tilt back in Vucevic's favor once the groin injury is further in the rear-view mirror, though it wouldn't be surprising if the 33-year-old's minutes ceiling was a bit lower than it had been in previous seasons. Even before he missed time with the injury, Vucevic's offensive efficiency was well down from 2022-23, as he came into Friday's game averaging 16.5 points on 45.2 percent shooting from the field, his lowest rate since his rookie campaign.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls stars Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic set to return tonight vs. Hornets Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic will come off the bench and be on a minutes restriction in their 1st game back from injuries.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • NBA.COM