Nikola Vučević and the Chicago Bulls have found the right rhythm, they tied their third win in a row against Minnesota, but the news of the day when it comes to the Montenegrin basketball player is that he will most likely not be traded this winter.
Our NBA ace, who recorded 10 points, eight rebounds and three assists in the triumph over the Timberwolves, will sign a three-year deal with the Bulls, and then choose a new club in the summer.
At least that's what NBA insider Jake Fisher claims, who wrote in "The People's Insider" that Chicago should let Vučević play out the final year of his contract and then sign for a club that needs a starting center.
"It makes sense for the Bulls to consider potential centers for the future, knowing that Vucevic is in the final year of his contract. Multiple sources have emphasized this week that it is now unlikely that Nikola will be traded before the deadline," Fisher wrote.
The same source states that it is believed that Vučević, after completing a three-year, $60 million contract with the Bulls, will attract strong interest from clubs looking for a player with a long-term starting role.
"Similar to Al Horford who moved to Golden State as a free agent," Fisher adds.
Vučević has been a part of the strongest league in the world for 15 years, but his numbers are still excellent, averaging 17 points, 9,1 rebounds and 3,8 assists this season. He has also decided many matches with baskets in the final seconds of the match.
When it comes to the victory against Minnesota, the most efficient players on his team were Kobe White (22 points) and Josh Giddy (21), while the "wolves" were not helped by Julius Randle's 30 points, nor by Anthony Edwards and Nez Reed's 20 points each.
The NBA night was marked by the Los Angeles city derby, in which the Clippers defeated the Lakers 112:104 on their home court.
The Clippers were led by Kawhi Leonard (24 points), Ivica Zubac (18 points and 19 rebounds) and James Harden (18 points and 10 assists). Luka Doncic was the most efficient for the Lakers with 32 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, while LeBron James added 23 points.
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