Chicago under recently-extended team president Arturas Karnisovas also has been prone to selecting raw, developmental projects in the draft of late. For every Matas Buzelis that shows quick promise, it feels as if young players like Dalen Terry or Patrick Williams wind up becoming borderline busts.

NBA insider Jake Fischer weighed in on the Bulls and Vucevic during a Bleacher Report stream. His update is not good news for Chicago's hopes of finding trade value for the vetera

May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) stands on the court during warmups against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

A Chicago coach has gotten refreshingly honest about the upside of 2025 All-Rookie forward Matas Buzelis over the years to come.

The Detroit Pistons could benefit after a recent report came out regarding a potential buyout candidate of the Chicago Bulls this offseason.

Marc Stein doesn't believe that there isn't a market for Nikola Vucevic, and he thinks that the Bulls will get an opportunity to trade him.

The deal, of course, did not end up working out, with Pippen moved elsewhere and Boston entering its wilderness era.