Vucevic racked up 15 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 12 rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 119-89 victory over Washington.
Vucevic has now recorded eight assists in back-to-back games, narrowly missing out on his second and third triple-double of the season. After shooting just 29.4 percent from behind the arc last season, the veteran big man is converting 40.3 percent of his 4.4 three-point attempts per contest in 2024-25.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Nears triple-double in return
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Vucevic provided 20 points (9-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 119-111 win over the Heat.
Josh Giddey stole the show with his impressive triple-double in this win over the Heat, but Vucevic's performance can't be overlooked. The big man, who was returning after not playing in Tuesday's loss to the Hornets due to a calf problem, finished just two assists away from recording a triple-double of his own. Vucevic is ending the season on a strong note, scoring in double digits and grabbing at least eight boards in his last 10 games. He's averaging 18.8 points, 10.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest while racking up six double-doubles over that stretch.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Cleared to play Wednesday
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Vucevic (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against Miami, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Vucevic didn't play in Tuesday's loss to the Cavaliers while managing a right calf issue, but he'll play in the second leg of the Bulls' back-to-back set Wednesday. The veteran center has averaged 19.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.0 blocks in 29.1 minutes per game over his last 10 outings while shooting 55.4 percent from the field and 47.7 percent from three.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Expected to play
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Vucevic (calf) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Heat.
Vucevic was given the night off Tuesday against the Cavaliers for injury maintenance, but he's expected to see his usual allotment of minutes Wednesday. Jalen Smith started Tuesday's game in Vucevic's place, but he's now questionable to face the Heat due to an ankle sprain.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Won't play vs. Cleveland
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Vucevic (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Vucevic is dealing with soreness in his right calf, which will keep him sidelined in Cleveland on Tuesday for the first half of a back-to-back set. The Bulls will likely turn to Zach Collins to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt. Vucevic's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Miami.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: May be rested Tuesday
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Vucevic is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers for injury management.
Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so fantasy managers can anticipate at least one maintenance day here. If and when Vucevic does get a night off, Zach Collins could offer plenty of fantasy appeal as a streaming option.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Big double-double in Friday's win
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Vucevic totaled 31 points (13-22 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 33 minutes during Friday's 118-113 win over the Trail Blazers.
The double-double was Vucevic's 42nd of the season. At the same time, the 31 points represented his best offensive performance since the veteran center lit up the Hornets for 40 on Jan. 17. Vucevic is averaging 18.3 points, 9.5 boards, 3.8 assists, 2.2 threes and 1.0 blocks over 11 games since returning from a calf injury and reclaiming something close to his usual workload. Still, with the Bulls locked into the Play-In Tournament, he could get some extra rest to close out the regular season.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Double-double vs. Toronto
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Vucevic posted 22 points (9-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and one block across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 137-118 victory over Toronto.
Vucevic finished Tuesday's game as the Bulls' third-leading scorer behind Coby White (28) and Talen Horton-Tucker (27). Vucevic logged his fifth double-double since returning from a calf injury March 10, and he was three assists shy of registering his second triple-double of the season. He has averaged 17.0 points on 51.5 percent shooting, 9.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 0.9 blocks over 28.5 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Logs efficient 14 points in win
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Vucevic finished Thursday's 119-117 win over the Lakers with 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 32 minutes.
Vucevic shook off a questionable tag due to a right midback strain Thursday, appearing in his ninth consecutive contest following a seven-game absence due to a calf injury. The big man posted double-digit points for a seventh straight matchup and racked up multiple blocks for the 10th time over 65 regular-season appearances. Over his last five outings, Vucevic has averaged 17.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.4 three-pointers and 1.2 blocks across 29.8 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Good to go vs. LAL
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Vucevic (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Vucevic will shake off a questionable tag due to a right midback strain Thursday. The veteran big man has made eight consecutive appearances (seven starts) following a seven-game absence due to a calf injury, averaging 14.5 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.1 three-pointers across 28.0 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Working through midback strain
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Vucevic is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to a right midback strain.
Vucevic missed seven games spanning across February and March due to a left calf strain. He's managed to play in the Bulls' last eight contests (including seven starts), and over that span he has averaged 14.5 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3.5 assist over 28.0 minutes. It appears that Vucevic is working through a new issue, and if he were unable to play Thursday, Jalen Smith and Zach Collins would be the top candidates to take the starting center spot in the Bulls' lineup.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Sniffs triple-double in victory
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Vucevic ended with 24 points (9-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds and eight assists in 32 minutes during Thursday's 128-116 victory over the Kings.
Vucevic stuffed the stat sheet en route to his 39th outing with a double-double or better across 62 regular-season appearances. The big man posted game-high marks in rebounds and assists, and he also finished as the Bulls' third-leading scorer behind Coby White (35 points) and Kevin Huerter (25 points). Vucevic has made six appearances (five starts) since returning from a seven-game absence due to a calf injury, during which he has averaged 15.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.3 three-pointers across 28.2 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Posts 24 points in loss
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Vucevic provided 24 points (10-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 127-121 loss to the Suns.
Vucevic has managed double-digit rebounds in only two of his last five games since returning from a seven-game absence, but he was able to bounce back as a scorer after tepid results over the same period. Vucevic is a regular double-double threat, but his calf injury may still be a lingering problem.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Limited output Thursday
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Vucevic produced seven points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes during Thursday's 116-110 win over the Nets.
Vucevic was making his first start since Feb. 22, but he didn't deliver the stat line many fantasy managers would've expected out of him. The veteran struggled to make an impact on both ends of the court and posted a relatively pedestrian line across his 23 minutes of action. Vucevic should remain in the starting lineup going forward, though, so managers who still trust him can be confident that his numbers might improve in the coming games.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Back with first unit
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Vucevic is starting Thursday's game against the Nets.
Vucevic will return to his usual starting role Thursday after coming off the bench in his first game back from a calf injury Monday, but he'll be held between 28-to-30 minutes, per his head coach. Zach Collins is moving back to the bench with Vucevic running with the starters.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Still under minutes restriction
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Head coach Billy Donovan said Vucevic has been cleared to play 28-to-30 minutes against the Nets on Thursday, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
Vucevic returned Monday from a seven-game absence due to a calf injury, and he finished with 11 points, 11 rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes in a 121-103 win over the Pacers. He came off the bench in that contest, and it's not yet known whether he'll rejoin the Bulls' starting five for Thursday's bout.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Won't start Monday
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Vucevic will come off the bench in Monday's game against Indiana.
Vucevic is set to return from a seven-game absence streak due to a calf injury, though he'll operate under a minutes restriction of 26-to-28 minutes off the bench, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network. The veteran big man has averaged 15.2 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 30.8 minutes per game in his last five outings.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Will eventually rejoin starters
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Head coach Billy Donovan said after Monday's 121-103 win over the Pacers that Vucevic (calf) will "eventually" return to the starting lineup, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. He posted 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), 11 rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes off the bench.
Vucevic came off the bench during his return from a seven-game absence streak due to a calf injury, recording his 37th outing with a double-double or better over 57 regular-season appearances. The star big man will likely continue to operate under a minutes restriction as the club ramps him back up to playing form slowly, meaning Zach Collins should continue to receive the starting nod.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Good to go Monday
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Vucevic (calf) said he will play Monday against the Pacers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Vucevic, who has missed the past seven games for Chicago, will shake off his questionable tag and return to action Monday, though he'll be limited to 26-to-28 minutes of playing time, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network. With this news, the fantasy appeal of Zach Collins and Jalen Smith takes a hit.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Chance to return Monday
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Vucevic (calf) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Vucevic has missed seven straight games due to a right calf strain but may return to action Monday. If cleared, the big man may face some limitations given his extended absence. Jalen Smith and Zach Collins have been playing increased roles in Vucevic's absence.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-10, 260 lbs
Birthplace: Morges, CH
Age: 34
School: USC
Experience: 13
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