The Warriors are reportedly exploring a trade for Bulls center Nikola Vucevic to strengthen their frontcourt and ease the load on Stephen Curry ahead of the February 6 deadline.
The Warriors are reportedly exploring a trade for Bulls center Nikola Vucevic to strengthen their frontcourt and ease the load on Stephen Curry ahead of the February 6 deadline.
After a promising start to the 2024-25 season, the Golden State Warriors find themselves struggling to maintain momentum, having dropped seven of their last 10 games. With Stephen Curry continuing to shoulder the majority of the load, the Warriors are reportedly exploring ways to bolster their roster ahead of the February 6 trade deadline.
According to The Athletic , Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic has emerged as a realistic trade target for Golden State. The team has already added Dennis Schroder to strengthen their backcourt, but the focus has now shifted to finding more support for Curry in the frontcourt.
While there were earlier rumors linking the Warriors to a potential pursuit of Jimmy Butler, those talks have cooled, with Vucevic now viewed as a more attainable option. The two-time All-Star would bring a versatile offensive presence and rebounding ability to a Warriors team in need of help inside.
The Bulls, currently navigating their own challenges this season, still unknown if they could be open to moving Vucevic if the right offer comes along. As the trade deadline approaches, the Warriors will need to weigh their options carefully, balancing their desire to improve the roster with the cost of acquiring a proven veteran like Vucevic.
This season Vucevic has been averaging 20.4 points, 10.2 rebounds and 44% from three-pointers.
