Nikola Vucevic 'asks' the Bulls not to trade him: "I would love to win here"

In recent years, Chicago Bulls has struggled to be competitive in the NBA. The Illinois franchise has failed to find the right formula despite the constant influx and outflow of players. One player they have been trying to trade for several transfer windows is Nikola Vucevic, but they have never been able to finalize a deal.

Before the start of the 2025/26 season in the NBA, that could change. However, in an attempt to prevent it, Nikola Vucevic himself has expressed his desire to stay with the Bulls in statements collected by Basket News.

"Yes, of course. I've been doing well here," confessed Vucevic. "I have one more year with them, so we'll see what happens, whether I stay or if something changes. But yes, obviously, I would love to win in Chicago."

Beyond his immediate future, the veteran center highlighted the smooth relationship he maintains with the Vice President of Basketball Operations, Artūras Karnišovas, a key figure in the decisions that will shape the team's future.

"He has always been very open with me. Even a few weeks ago, when the news of the rescission came out, he sent me a message to tell me not to worry and not to pay too much attention," explained the center. "I've known AK for a long time. When I did my pre-draft workout, he was in Houston and invited me to dinner for an interview."

Chicago, in search of direction

The Bulls have been trapped in a complicated situation for several seasons: too competitive to rebuild from scratch but lacking the necessary consistency to make a real leap into the elite of the East. With DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine out of the project for a while, Vucevic's role has become more important.

"I would love to win in Chicago," Vucevic reiterated to conclude. The statement reflects both his personal commitment and the Bulls' urgency to offer a project that supports those words. The question, however, is whether management is willing to keep him and not seek better future pieces in the NBA market.

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