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Est. Return 10/12/2025
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Vucevic's career has been the epitome of consistency, and that hasn't changed during his time in Chicago. The big man has averaged at least 17 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and 1.5 stocks in seven consecutive campaigns, appeared in at least 70 regular-season games in five straight seasons and finished as a top-40 player in eight-category leagues in each season as a Bull. While the overall production has been consistent, there are parts of Vucevic's game that have waned. Notably, he struggled from deep in 2023-24, shooting 29.4 percent, his lowest mark since adding a three-point shot to his arsenal in 2016-17. However, there was a major bounceback in 2024-25. Vucevic shot over 40 percent from beyond the arc for only the second time in his career while attempting at least four shots per game from long range for a fourth straight year. While Josh Giddey hasn't been signed yet, the expectation is that the Bulls will start 2025-26 with essentially the same rotation that ended 2024-25, save for swapping Isaac Okoro for Lonzo Ball. That group, led by Vucevic, Giddey, Coby White and Matas Buzelis, started to click toward the end of last season, but the Bulls once again lost in the Play-In Tournament. Internal development from the young core, plus the veteran consistency of Vucevic, could mean more team success for the Bulls. However, it's hard to envision Vucevic taking another step forward in fantasy. Read Past Outlooks

Won't play vs. Cleveland
Vucevic (rest) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
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Vucevic will be sidelined for this preseason matchup due to rest purposes. The team will likely turn to Zach Collins and Jalen Smith to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
Vucevic will be sidelined for this preseason matchup due to rest purposes. The team will likely turn to Zach Collins and Jalen Smith to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
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How does Nikola Vucevic compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
61.1%
Effective Field Goal %
59.2%
3-Point Attempt Rate
30.9%
Free Throw Rate
14.4%
Offensive Rebound %
8.3%
Defensive Rebound %
25.2%
Total Rebound %
16.9%
Assist %
17.2%
Steal %
1.1%
Block %
2.0%
Turnover %
8.0%
Usage %
22.4%
Fantasy Points Per Game
38.8
Fantasy Points Per Minute
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Vucevic was a picture of health once again during the 2023-24 season, playing in 76 of a possible 82 games. While it was a relatively successful season for the veteran, it is clear he is starting to slow down on both ends of the floor. After having ranked inside the top 30 for eight of the previous nine seasons, Vucevic fell to be the 49th-ranked player in nine-category leagues. His numbers were comparable to the past two years, averaging 18.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers. As is typically the case with Vucevic, he managed to return value thanks to the fact he fell in drafts. The Bulls appear as though they have finally accepted the fact that mediocrity is not the way forward. At this stage, it appears as though Vucevic will begin the season as the starting center in Chicago. However, if they do opt to go in another direction, he could find himself on the move at some point. As of right now, he is likely to continue doing what he does, providing strong rebound numbers to go with versatile scoring and decent efficiency. Managers should expect him to go off the board in the sixth round of most drafts, a position from which he could possibly return value once again, assuming he remains with the Bulls.
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Leading rebounder in double-double
Vucevic contributed 16 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal over 38 minutes in Wednesday's 109-90 loss to Miami in the Play-In Tournament.
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Flirts with triple-double
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.
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Nears triple-double in return
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.
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Cleared to play Wednesday
Vucevic (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against Miami, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
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Expected to play
Vucevic (calf) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Heat.
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Trade chatter to pick up?
Chris Mannix of SI.com reported Tuesday that the trade chatter surrounding Vucevic is expected to pick up.
ANALYSIS
"The Bulls have seemed to settle on a direction, building a team around the young talent of Josh Giddey, Coby White, Matas Buzelis and Patrick Williams," Mannix said. "Vucevic, who is set to make a very tradeable $21.4 million on the final year of his deal, will be appealing to teams looking for more offensive firepower in the frontcourt." Vucevic will be turning 35 late in October, but he proved in 2024-25 that he still has a lot left in the tank. Across 73 regular-season contests, he averaged 18.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
"The Bulls have seemed to settle on a direction, building a team around the young talent of Josh Giddey, Coby White, Matas Buzelis and Patrick Williams," Mannix said. "Vucevic, who is set to make a very tradeable $21.4 million on the final year of his deal, will be appealing to teams looking for more offensive firepower in the frontcourt." Vucevic will be turning 35 late in October, but he proved in 2024-25 that he still has a lot left in the tank. Across 73 regular-season contests, he averaged 18.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.