Top 3 Landing Spots For Bulls Trade Candidate Nikola Vucevic


Nikola Vucevic is one of the top big men available on the trade market, and with just two and a half weeks to go until February 6, talks are heating up. The Bulls, by all accounts, are doing their best to move the big man, and he's having a solid season to help build up his value, averaging 20.5 points, 10.4 boards and 3.4 assists while shooting a career-high 41.6% from three-point range. 

HoopsHype's Michael Scotto noted that the Bulls could even score a first-round pick for him. 

With that, we take a look at the top 3 landing spots for Vucevic:

Golden State Warriors

The Dubs are seen as the favorites to land the two-time All-Star, as they're focused on beefing up their frontcourt ahead of the deadline to solidify their lineup. He could take loads of pressure off Steph Curry, both in scoring, spreading the floor, and even facilitating. It's not certain they'd be comfortable sending a first-rounder, however.

Orlando Magic

Vucevic became an All-Star in Central Florida, spending 8 1/2 seasons with the Magic earlier in his career. They know full well what he can, as he averaged over 20 points a game in his last three years there. 

With Moritz Wagner out for the season, Orlando can use a solid replacement in the frontcourt. 

LA Lakers

Always a team to watch at the deadline, the Lakers have been in the market for a center all season. And while they have made some trades already, for a power forward, Dorian Finney-Smith, and a backup point guard in Shake Milton, they have yet to address their need down low. They've been tied to Jonas Valanciunas for several months now, but Vucevic would be an ideal add for them as well. 

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