Meanwhile, the Bulls remain invested in finding the optimal frontcourt lynchpin to pair with LaVine and DeRozan. Chicago continues to explore the trade market for two-time All-Star center Nikola Vucevic, sources said. It has registered interest in Rudy Gobert, but the Bulls do not appear willing to include Patrick Williams alongside Vucevic in a trade package for Gobert, sources told B/R.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Josh Martin @LonzoWire
See where Nikola Vucevic ranks among the most valuable trade assets in the NBA. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2022/06/14/nik… – 7:40 AM
See where Nikola Vucevic ranks among the most valuable trade assets in the NBA. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2022/06/14/nik… – 7:40 AM
Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
Jazz’s Rudy Gobert, Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic have funny trade rumor exchange on Twitter https://t.co/cIJauVkVR2 pic.twitter.com/YtfN8EHdsP – 2:21 PM
Jazz’s Rudy Gobert, Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic have funny trade rumor exchange on Twitter https://t.co/cIJauVkVR2 pic.twitter.com/YtfN8EHdsP – 2:21 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Nikola Vucevic reportedly thinks he won’t leave Chicago this summer
sportando.basketball/en/nikola-vuce… – 3:55 PM
Nikola Vucevic reportedly thinks he won’t leave Chicago this summer
sportando.basketball/en/nikola-vuce… – 3:55 PM
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The Knicks have also been linked to Brogdon in recent days by league personnel. New York is known to have interest in trading up from the No. 11 pick, with a perceived target of Purdue combo guard Jaden Ivey. But if New York doesn’t jump up the lottery order—league executives don’t forecast such a deal—and determines it is out of the running for free agent-to-be Jalen Brunson, Brogdon has been mentioned as one of several potential backup options for the Knicks to plug their hole at starting point guard. -via Bleacher Report / June 14, 2022
Indiana widely explored the market for Myles Turner before the 26-year-old’s season ended because of a stress reaction in his left foot. The Pacers have since resumed trade conversations about Turner ahead of the draft, sources told B/R, in addition to engaging opposing front offices on point guard Malcolm Brogdon. -via Bleacher Report / June 14, 2022