The Chicago Bulls experienced a disappointing 2024-25 NBA season, finishing 10th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 39 wins and 43 losses. They entered the play-in tournament hoping to clinch a playoff spot, but their journey ended with a 90-109 loss to the Miami Heat.
As the offseason began, fans were excited about several surprising trades. Unfortunately, the Bulls are reportedly facing challenges in the offseason as they struggle to trade their veteran center, with the market drying up and a buyout becoming a real possibility.
“The Bulls have had little luck generating a trade market for Nikola Vucevic. After demanding a 1st-round pick at the deadline, Chicago’s market for the soon to be 35-year-old has dried up. Vucevic wants to finish his career on a contending team, so a buyout could be an option.” Via Evan Sideryof Forbes.
The Bulls have had little luck generating a trade market for Nikola Vucevic.
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) July 4, 2025
After demanding a 1st-round pick at the deadline, Chicago’s market for the soon to be 35-year-old has dried up.
Vucevic wants to finish his career on a contending team, so a buyout could be an option. pic.twitter.com/XT1zh23q3U
The Bulls acquired Vucevic on March 25, 2021, in exchange for Wendell Carter Jr., Otto Porter Jr., and two future first-round draft picks. In the 2024-25 NBA season, Vucevic averaged 18.5 points, 3.5 assists, and 10.1 rebounds for 73 regular-season games.
Chicago Bulls’ Standout Josh Giddey Makes A Surprising Request
The NBA offseason is underway, featuring several impressive trades around the league. Meanwhile, Chicago Bulls star Josh Giddey made a surprising request as he is aiming for a bigger contract during restricted free agency.
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“Josh Giddey is seeking $30+ million annually on his extension with the Bulls, per @JCowleyHoops. Giddey wants to match or exceed the figure Jalen Suggs received from the Magic at $30.1 million.” Evan Sidery of Forbes wrote in his recent post on X (formerly Twitter).
Josh Giddey is seeking $30+ million annually on his extension with the Bulls, per @JCowleyHoops.
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) July 5, 2025
Giddey wants to match or exceed the figure Jalen Suggs received from the Magic at $30.1 million.
Giddey averaged 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists this season with Chicago. pic.twitter.com/szJku4TG30
Giddey averaged 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists in 70 games in 2024-25.
Also Read: Josh Giddey Contract Update: Are The Bulls Ready To Make A Move Or Just Playing The Waiting Game?
