Despite the Chicago Bulls putting him on the trade block and trading away both Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic remains committed to the Chicago Bulls. The veteran big man wants to finish out his contract.
After this season, the 34-year-old has one year remaining on his three-year, $60 million deal. In 2025-26, fans would see him getting paid $21.4 million. Once his contract is up, Vucevic will be an unrestricted free agent.
Per the man himself, he isn’t thinking about money or what’s happening with his future, as he just wants to play with the guys currently on the team and win games.
“Who knows what happens in the summer, but right now I’m focused on this group of guys,” Vucevic said. “I’ve really enjoyed playing with them. Guys with good character, guys that really want to win, they care. We play for each other, we compete, and that’s what you want.”
Vucevic has a strong mindset and outlook when it comes to front offices making the moves they make and how to respond as players.
“It’s just the way it is in this league. You can’t dwell over what happens. Teams make decisions, front offices, and that’s their decision. We as players, we focus on what we can do to become the best versions of ourselves,” Vucevic said.
The talented stretch-big is averaging 18.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. Vucevic has appeared in 64 games this season.
When the deadline was here, multiple teams, such as the Golden State Warriors, had reported interest in Chicago’s big man. However, no deal physically materialized and he remains with the Bulls.
