If the Warriors don’t land Butler or shock the NBA world by prying a co-star from elsewhere throughout the panorama, they’re anticipated to maneuver onto secondary pursuits like Nikola Vučević and Brandon Ingram. One staff supply described them as nonetheless “decided” to get one thing carried out previous to Thursday’s deadline.
Supply: New York Occasions
Supply: New York Occasions
What’s the thrill on Twitter?

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls are hoping these Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler, Golden State talks all stall out. As reported by the Solar-Occasions, Nikola Vucevic is the comfort prize in ready. Lower than 24 hours to go. – 3:05 PM
Bulls are hoping these Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler, Golden State talks all stall out. As reported by the Solar-Occasions, Nikola Vucevic is the comfort prize in ready. Lower than 24 hours to go. – 3:05 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
The Bulls rebuild hit a snag on Tuesday, as a number of sources indicated that two separate Nikola Vucevic trades fell aside. He may keep a Bull because the Thursday commerce deadline approaches, however a number of gamers won’t …
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chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/02/… – 9:17 PM
The Bulls rebuild hit a snag on Tuesday, as a number of sources indicated that two separate Nikola Vucevic trades fell aside. He may keep a Bull because the Thursday commerce deadline approaches, however a number of gamers won’t …
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chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/02/… – 9:17 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Warmth 70, Bulls 60 at half
Buzelis 15 pts, 7-7 FG
Dosunmu 10 pts
Vucevic 0-5, failed to attain
Ware 15 factors
Warmth 4 in doubles – 9:05 PM
Warmth 70, Bulls 60 at half
Buzelis 15 pts, 7-7 FG
Dosunmu 10 pts
Vucevic 0-5, failed to attain
Ware 15 factors
Warmth 4 in doubles – 9:05 PM

Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Reporting on commerce talks involving Bulls middle Nikola Vucevic and guard Lonzo Ball, Pelicans ahead Brandon Ingram. Plus, updates on the Lakers, Warriors, Knicks, Bucks, Nuggets, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Pistons, Hawks, and Hornets on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-inte… – 5:02 PM
Story: Reporting on commerce talks involving Bulls middle Nikola Vucevic and guard Lonzo Ball, Pelicans ahead Brandon Ingram. Plus, updates on the Lakers, Warriors, Knicks, Bucks, Nuggets, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Pistons, Hawks, and Hornets on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-inte… – 5:02 PM

Legislation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Quinten Submit.
The Warriors have Nikola Vucevic at dwelling lol – 11:34 PM
Quinten Submit.
The Warriors have Nikola Vucevic at dwelling lol – 11:34 PM

Nikola Vucevic @NikolaVucevic
Surprise if they only eliminated the 8 and Lavine and added Collins and 12 or did an entire new plate? pic.x.com/EJl3IgVofX – 12:53 PM
Surprise if they only eliminated the 8 and Lavine and added Collins and 12 or did an entire new plate? pic.x.com/EJl3IgVofX – 12:53 PM



Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Bulls ought to commerce Vucevic for Jimmy Butler and simply pray Butler by no means performs.
All in tank.
Vooch, Lonzo, Dosunmo?
Toss some Warmth draft capital in there.
It’s clear the Bulls finest asset now could be its personal 2025 choose. They need to be as unhealthy as doable. pic.x.com/SZOhCeYIrq – 9:57 PM
Bulls ought to commerce Vucevic for Jimmy Butler and simply pray Butler by no means performs.
All in tank.
Vooch, Lonzo, Dosunmo?
Toss some Warmth draft capital in there.
It’s clear the Bulls finest asset now could be its personal 2025 choose. They need to be as unhealthy as doable. pic.x.com/SZOhCeYIrq – 9:57 PM


Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Peyton Watson and Russell Westbrook stay out for tomorrow’s recreation in opposition to the Pelicans.
New Orleans will likely be with out Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones and Keion Brooks Jr. Daniel Theis and Jordan Hawkins are questionable for the Pelicans. – 7:50 PM
Peyton Watson and Russell Westbrook stay out for tomorrow’s recreation in opposition to the Pelicans.
New Orleans will likely be with out Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones and Keion Brooks Jr. Daniel Theis and Jordan Hawkins are questionable for the Pelicans. – 7:50 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Within the wake of the Luka-AD blockbuster, after all there was going to be a hyperlink to Nikola Vucevic now a chance for the Lakers. Vooch discusses as commerce winds are blowing the Bulls’ means, and so they can really feel it.
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chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/02/… – 6:07 PM
Within the wake of the Luka-AD blockbuster, after all there was going to be a hyperlink to Nikola Vucevic now a chance for the Lakers. Vooch discusses as commerce winds are blowing the Bulls’ means, and so they can really feel it.
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chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/02/… – 6:07 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Good stat from Bulls PR: Nikola Vucevic is first middle in franchise historical past to submit triple double and make at the very least 4 3-pointers and is the primary Bull total to do it since Jimmy Butler on Feb. 25, 2017. – 5:47 PM
Good stat from Bulls PR: Nikola Vucevic is first middle in franchise historical past to submit triple double and make at the very least 4 3-pointers and is the primary Bull total to do it since Jimmy Butler on Feb. 25, 2017. – 5:47 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Pistons 127, Bulls 119
Pistons 80 factors in paint, 26 factors off TOs
Vucevic 20 factors, 10 rebs, 10 assists (sixth profession triple double)
Giddey 20 pts, 11 rebs, 4 assists
White 22 pts
Cunningham 22 pts, 15 assists
Duren 21 pts, 13 rebs – 5:19 PM
Pistons 127, Bulls 119
Pistons 80 factors in paint, 26 factors off TOs
Vucevic 20 factors, 10 rebs, 10 assists (sixth profession triple double)
Giddey 20 pts, 11 rebs, 4 assists
White 22 pts
Cunningham 22 pts, 15 assists
Duren 21 pts, 13 rebs – 5:19 PM
Extra on this storyline
In line with a number of sources, Karnisovas had two offers for middle Nikola Vucevic collapse Tuesday, forcing the entrance workplace into a whole reset that may lead to Vucevic staying with the Bulls for the remainder of the season, then being shopped in the course of the summer season. One of many sources pressured the state of affairs remained fluid. However as of recreation time Tuesday in opposition to the Warmth, there was no momentum for a deal to be carried out and no new talks with one other staff. -via Chicago Solar-Occasions / February 4, 2025
Following the commerce of star guard Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings, the Chicago Bulls are gearing in direction of a rebuild, and with two-time All-Star Nikola Vucevic needing a win-now state of affairs, there’s a rising sense the Bulls will look to maneuver Vucevic forward of the deadline. Vucevic has drawn commerce curiosity from the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers, most notably, league sources advised HoopsHype. Each the Warriors and Lakers intrigue Vucevic from afar, HoopsHype has realized. -via HoopsHype / February 4, 2025
Jake Fischer: As Golden State continues sifting by commerce choices so as to add expertise, the Pelicans are gaining traction on deal buildings that may transfer Brandon Ingram, sources mentioned. Toronto and Atlanta, we’ve reported @TheSteinLine, have been engaged with New Orleans: tinyurl.com/5n8rym23 -via Twitter @JakeLFischer / February 5, 2025
We’re likewise nonetheless awaiting phrase on growing commerce potentialities that would merely ship Brandon Ingram out of New Orleans to certainly one of two identified suitors. The Pelicans, sources mentioned, have held ongoing dialogue with each Toronto and Atlanta about buying Ingram. -via marcstein.substack.com / February 5, 2025
Vinny Benedetto: Dejounte Murray, Brandon Ingram and Herb Jones stay out for the Pelicans. Daniel Theis is questionable with a proper thumb sprain. -via Twitter @VBenedetto / February 4, 2025