The Golden State Warriors have not had a very active NBA offseason thus far. While they were considered the front-runner to sign veteran free agent center Al Horford, he still hasn’t signed with a new team.
It is clear that the Warriors need help at the center position. Kevon Looney signed a two-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans earlier this offseason.
Should Horford choose to sign with a different team or retire, Golden State would need to pivot quickly. One potential name that has come up quite often as a possible Warriors’ option is Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic.
Vucevic has been rumored to be on the trade block over the last couple of years. However, the Bulls have yet to make a move with him.
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Could Golden State consider pivoting to Vucevic and pursuing a trade for him? A Jonathan Kuminga deal with Chicago could make that happen.
While it’s an intriguing option, a new update has come out regarding the Warriors’ stance on Vucevic.
According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Golden State does not seem to have any interest in trading for Vucevic.
“There’s the thought that Nikola Vucevic would be a potential outgoing piece in a sign-and-trade that the Warriors have had some interest there. I don’t think the Warriors have much interest in Nikola Vucevic,” Fischer said. “I really don’t. I’m not so bullish that there will be a sign-and-trade between Kuminga and Chicago that includes Vucevic.”
At 34 years old, Vucevic’s trade value has seemingly been low over the last couple of years. There have been some teams with rumored interest in him, but the fact that a deal hasn’t been made shows that the Bulls do not like the return they’re being offered.
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During the 2024-25 NBA season with Chicago, Vucevic played in 73 games. He averaged 18.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, while shooting 53 percent from the floor and 40.2 percent from three-point range.
As the offseason moves forward, the Warriors will have a decision to make. Horford has been their clear top target, but if he doesn’t choose Golden State then the team will need to get aggressive elsewhere.
Even though Vucevic has been viewed as a potential option, it sure doesn’t sound like the Warriors want to head that direction.
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