Nikola Vučević
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2025-26 Season Stats
PPG
14.1
RPG
9.9
APG
3.4
FG%
49.1
3P%
40.7
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CHI • Center • #9
7 days ago
Vučević was only 1-of-5 from beyond the arc on Tuesday, but the lone make was huge. His corner three with 3.4 seconds remaining capped a 24-point rally for the Bulls, who are now 6-1 on the season. Vooch has recorded five double-doubles in seven games, showing he may have more staying power than some fantasy managers believed before the season began. Vučević and backup Jalen Smith (14 points, four rebounds and three three-pointers) combined to outplay their 76ers counterparts, a significant factor in Chicago’s ability to rebound from a slow start.
CHI • Center • #9
9 days ago
Vučević recorded his third double-double in four games and fourth of the season on Sunday while shooting 60 percent from the field. As was the case last season, he continues to surprise fantasy managers who may consider the veteran center’s ceiling to be just inside the top-50. Vučević is providing top-20 value in eight- and nine-cat formats and has shown no signs of slowing down. While Coby White’s eventual return will put another capable scorer in the rotation, Vooch’s fantasy value should be fine.
CHI • Center • #9
11 days ago
Josh Giddey wasn’t the only Bull the Knicks struggled to corral on Friday, as Chicago scored a season-high 132 points and shot 53.6 percent from the field. Vučević was one of three Bulls to score at least 22 points in the nine-point victory, which Chicago led by 22 at the half. The 26 points are the most he’s scored in a game since the season opener, when Vooch dropped 28 on Detroit. As surprising as Vučević was in fantasy basketball last season, he’ll go into Chicago’s final game of Week 2 (Sunday at New York) providing top-20 value in nine-cat formats.
CHI • Center • #9
15 days ago
Vucevic fell one assist shy of recording a triple-double, which would’ve made this an even more impressive performance. He had a total of three assists through the first two games and tripled that total in this game alone. He also set a new season-high for rebounds. The Bulls moved to 3-0 with the win, and Vucevic will look to help them move to 4-0 on Wednesday with his former teammate Zach LaVine coming to town.
CHI • Center • #9
20 days ago
Vučević turns 35 later this week, but you wouldn’t know it by watching Wednesday’s game against the Pistons. The big man had at least 20 points in three of four matchups with the Pistons last year, which included a 29-point effort last November. Vučević had another big night against the Pistons and looks poised for another big season despite his age.
CHI • Center • #9
2 months ago
Needing a win to guarantee passage into the Round of 16, Montenegro dropped an 89-83 decision to Great Britain, which had not won a EuroBasket game since 2013. For his part, Vučević recorded an impressive stat line, posting another double-double and dishing out seven assists. Following the defeat, the Bulls center announced his retirement from international basketball. If there’s a silver lining for Vučević, he’ll have added time off to recover for the start of training camp in late September.
CHI • Center • #9
2 months ago
With Vučević averaging a double-double in each of his last seven seasons, the veteran center’s consistent recording of those stat lines at EuroBasket is unsurprising. He recorded his fourth in as many games on Monday, leading Montenegro to its first win of this year’s tournament. Also of note was the defensive production, with Vučević recording two steals and three blocked shots in the 87-81 victory. His name was mentioned in offseason trade rumors, but Vučević has stayed put thus far. This winter, he should be a relatively safe middle-round option in standard fantasy leagues.
CHI • Center • #9
2 months ago
For the second straight game, Montenegro was blown out, but it wasn’t for lack of trying by the star big man. It was business as usual for Vooch, as he produced a double-double while spacing the floor, playing solid defense and getting teammates involved. Montenegro might not win many games, but Vooch should continue to shine throughout Eurobasket as his team’s most talented option.
CHI • Center • #9
3 months ago
Vucevic will continue to be the star for Montenegro, but he doesn’t have much help, which is why the team was on the wrong end of a lopsided score. Aside from the uncharacteristic poor performance at the free throw line, this was a monster performance from Vucevic. Expect more games like this from him for the rest of Eurobasket.
CHI • Center • #9
6 months ago
With DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine gone from the Windy City, the final piece of Chicago’s “big three” could finally be on the move. The Bulls will surely have no shortage of suitors for Vucevic, a player who can consistently get 20/10 with a handful of assists and a three-pointer or two. Keep an eye on the Lakers as a potential trade partner, as they desperately need help in the frontcourt.
Source: Sam Amico
CHI • Center • #9
6 months ago
With DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine gone from the Windy City, the final piece of Chicago’s Big 3 could finally be on the move. The Bulls will surely have no shortage of suitors for Vucevic, a player who can consistently get 20/10 with a handful of assists and a three-pointer or two. Keep an eye on the Lakers as a potential trade partner, as they desperately need help in the frontcourt.
Source: Sam Amico
CHI • Center • #9
7 months ago
Vucevic’s 2024-25 season ended on Wednesday, with the Bulls center recording his 46th double-double. One of the most surprising players in fantasy basketball, Vooch was a top-20 player in nine-cat formats while sitting just outside the top-30 in eight-cat. Vucevic has been a relatively safe option for most of his time in Chicago, hovering around the top-50. As good as this season was for him fantasy-wise, managers should not go into drafts expecting Vucevic to offer value in 2025-26 on par with this season.
CHI • Center • #9
7 months ago
For the second-straight game, Vucevic fell exactly two assists shy of recording a triple-double. Chicago has now won their last five games with Vucevic available, and he has recorded a double-double in each of them. His recent production is more in line with the numbers he was putting up early in the season, which is a good sign for the Bulls as they enter the postseason. They are locked in as the ninth seed in the East and will host Miami in the first game of the Play-In Tournament. Vucevic will likely sit against the 76ers on Sunday in the season finale.
CHI • Center • #9
7 months ago
Before Friday, Vucevic had gone nearly two months since he last scored at least 30 points in a game. He ended that “dry spell” in a big way against the Trail Blazers, making some history in the process. The double-double was Vucevic’s 200th as a Bull, moving into a tie with Scottie Pippen for second on the franchise’s all-time list. Over the past two weeks, Vooch has provided top-20 value in nine-cat formats, which aligns with his season-long production. He’ll look to finish Week 22 on a high note when the Bulls visit Charlotte on Sunday.
CHI • Center • #9
7 months ago
24 hours after being held to 11 points, Vucevic got back on track with a 20-point double-double. Entering Tuesday’s game, Vucevic had gone four straight games without a double-double and had scored less than 15 points in four of his previous five games. Early in the season, this would have been a typical game for Vucevic. However, he has really struggled over the past two months, so this was an encouraging performance for him with the postseason approaching. He’ll look to keep it going against Portland on Friday.
CHI • Center • #9
7 months ago
Vucevic played only 21 minutes in a game the Bulls lost by 28 points. The 34-year-old center was struggling anyway, including a 1-of-5 performance from behind the three-point line. Vucevic is still a top-50 fantasy player on the season, and despite this performance he’s returning second-round value over the last two weeks in nine-category formats.
CHI • Center • #9
8 months ago
Vucevic has recorded a double-double in three of his last four outings. And over the past two weeks, the Bulls center has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats. While the fantasy value has tailed off after a red-hot start to the season, Vooch remains ranked well within the top 50 in eight- and nine-cat formats regarding season-long value. Based on the Yahoo! ADP of 54, he’s exceeded the expectations of many fantasy managers.
CHI • Center • #9
8 months ago
After starting off the week with a really poor shooting performance, Vucevic has been much better over Chicago’s last two games. He came close to recording his second triple-double of the season, with the other coming in February. Vucevic’s elite start to the year feels like ancient history, and he has provided seventh-round value over the past two months. This performance was reminiscent of his early-season success, and it came at a great time for fantasy managers that needed him to come through during the postseason.
CHI • Center • #9
8 months ago
Vucevic’s 24 points were the most he’s had in a game since February 20, a span of six games. The 34-year-old center dealt with a calf strain earlier in March, but appeared over the injury Wednesday. Vucevic could be a major factor in the fantasy playoffs if he regains his early season form.
CHI • Center • #9
8 months ago
Vucevic’s 24 points were the most he’s had in a game since February 20, a span of six games. The 34-year-old center dealt with a calf strain earlier in March, but appeared over the injury Wednesday. Vucevic could be a major factor in the fantasy playoffs if he regains his early season form.
CHI • Center • #9
8 months ago
Vucevic has scored 15 points or less in his three games since returning from a strained calf. While the offensive output has been limited, that hasn’t prevented him from providing value in other ways. Vooch supplemented his point total with seven rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers. Vucevic has been ranked outside the top 150 since returning to the Bulls’ lineup, but the most essential thing for fantasy managers is that he’s available.
CHI • Center • #9
8 months ago
Appearing in his first game since February 22, Vucevic was used in a reserve role for just the second time in his Bulls career. That didn’t prevent him from recording his 195th double-double as a Bull, moving into third on the franchise’s all-time list behind Artis Gilmore and Scottie Pippen. Zach Collins retained his spot in the starting lineup and played 23 minutes, finishing with seven points, nine rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer. When Vooch returns to the starting lineup remains to be seen. But this may be where he stays in that role until he’s freed from any restrictions.
CHI • Center • #9
8 months ago
Vucevic will be back after missing Chicago’s last seven games, but he won’t be able to play a full role. Zach Collins, who had been starting in place of Vucevic, will still play a significant part off the bench. Williams, who hasn’t played since before the All-Star break, will also be limited, though he played fewer than 20 minutes in Chicago’s last three games before the break.
Source: Will Gottlieb
CHI • Center • #9
8 months ago
Vooch has missed seven straight games, and it’s unclear if he’ll face any restrictions after such a long layoff. Zach Collins has been excellent as a fill-in at center, but he is headed back to the bench. Fantasy managers should hang onto Collins in case Vucevic suffers any setbacks.
Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter
CHI • Center • #9
8 months ago
Zach Collins will continue filling in for Vucevic if he’s ruled out. A host of reserve wings could take on Williams’ minutes if he misses a 10th straight game.
CHI • Center • #9
8 months ago
Zach Collins should continue to start in Vucevic’s place, making him a fine streaming option. Dalen Terry will be the biggest beneficiary of Williams’ absence.
Source: https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2025-03-08_06PM.pdf
CHI • Center • #9
8 months ago
Vucevic has missed six games in a row and appears headed for a seventh. The 34-year-old center has had a surprisingly good season in fantasy, but can’t seem to shake the right calf strain. Zach Collins will continue to have fantasy value for as long as Vucevic is out.
Source: Drew Stevens
CHI • Center • #9
8 months ago
Vucevic and Ball will remain out for another game, with the former missing a sixth-straight contest. As for Ball, Thursday’s contest will be the third he’s missed with a sprained wrist. Zach Collins and Tre Jones have been the replacements in the starting lineup, and both are worth rostering when allowed to play extended minutes. Over the past two weeks, Collins, rostered in 38 percent of Yahoo! leagues, has provided fourth-round value in nine-cat formats.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center • #9
9 months ago
Vucevic will miss a fourth straight game due to his strained right calf. Zach Collins has been the replacement in the Bulls’ lineup, most recently logging 40 minutes and recording a double-double in Friday’s win over the Raptors. He needs to be rostered while Vucevic sits, while Jalen Smith offers limited fantasy value off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report