Nikola Vucevic, the skilled Montenegrin center, last signed with the Chicago Bulls during the 2023 offseason. As the 2025-26 NBA season approaches, the final year of his current contract looms large.

Since the start of the offseason, the Chicago Bulls have been floated in rumors regarding a potential sign-and-trade for Jonathan Kuminga. The Golden State Warriors forward is currently an unrestricted free agent.

There are only two players remaining on the Bulls roster older than 28 years old: Jevon Carter and Nikola Vucevic. Carter doesn't have much value around the NBA with his $6.8 million salary, while Vucevic is 35 years old with a $20 million salary, which makes him hard to move.

The Golden State Warriors were interested in trading for Chicago Bulls big man Nikola Vucevic last season. The Bulls are trying to trade Vucevic this offseason, so many connected the Warriors to the former Orlando Magic All-Star.

Dwyane Wade, a former Chicago Bulls player, has openly criticized Bleacher Report's ranking of Kobe Bryant, who was placed outside the top 10 in their all-time NBA player list. Wade questioned the credibility of those who haven't played at the NBA level,

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Jones and the Bulls agreed to terms on a three-year, $24 million contract on Monday, just days after Chicago traded Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Noa Essengue looked like a work in progress for the Chicago Bulls at times during Summer League. One NBA draft insider thinks he’s going to skip the G-League, though.