Nikola Vucevic, Bulls reach 3-year contract extension
Nikola Vucevic has averaged 17. 6 points and 11 rebounds in each of the last 2 seasons.
Nikola Vucevic and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to a contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday.
Vucevic, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent on Friday, will remain in the Windy City on a reported three-year, $60 million extension, per multiple reports.
OFFICIAL: We have extended @NikolaVucevic pic.twitter.com/bA1RRs9LBq
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) June 28, 2023
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic is finalizing a three-year, $60M contract extension, his agents Bill Duffy and Rade Fillipovich tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 28, 2023
The veteran center has averaged a double-double each season since joining the Bulls at the trade deadline in March 2021. He’s averaged similar stat lines the last two campaigns — 17.6 points and 11 rebounds — and served as one of 10 players who played in every game last season.
Vucevic is entering the 13th season of his career, suiting up for the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic since being drafted No. 16 overall in 2011.
Chicago’s remaining free agents include Patrick Beverley, Ayo Dosunmu, Andre Drummond, Javonte Green, Derrick Jones Jr. and Coby White.
