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The\u00a0Golden State Warriors\u00a0may be able to strike gold on a former All-Star center that could solve their current void.<\/p>\n

Warriors could trade for Bulls\u2019 Nikola Vucevic on a bargain<\/h2>\n

The Chicago Bulls are reportedly shopping their standout big man Nikola Vucevic.\u00a0NBA Central\u00a0relayed a\u00a0report from Jake Fischer\u00a0that unveiled the Bulls\u2019 asking price for Vucevic. It\u2019s one that the Warriors would smile from ear to ear about upon hearing:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe asking price for Nikola Vucevic could start at two second-round picks, per @JakeLFischer,\u201d NBA Central published on X.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2019Vucevic\u2019s $20 million salary, with a third and final season to go at $21.5 million in 2025-26, is far more palatable for teams to absorb. One GM told me he would put the two-time All-Star\u2019s likely price point in a trade at two second-round picks.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Vucevic has not lost a step at 34 years old<\/h3>\n

That is a huge discount for a player of his caliber. The Montenegrin big man is 34 years old. However, age is not working against him this season. Vucevic is averaging 20.9 points, 10 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game on 57.7 percent shooting from the field and 46.9 percent shooting from the three-point line.<\/p>\n

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The 14-year veteran is not an exceptional defender. That being said, what he brings to the table could work wonders for the Warriors. Vucevic is an efficient scorer who is skilled in the post. He would form a lethal pick-and-roll with Stephen Curry due to his ability to knock down triples when popping out to the top of the key.<\/p>\n

Vucevic would be worth an investment this season<\/h3>\n

Golden State needs another All-Star. They also need another dynamic scorer. Vucevic has the well-roundedness to be the Warriors\u2019 No. 2 option on offense. The franchise has reached unprecedented heights in the last decade while rarely having standout centers to lean on. The USC product could break that mold and help the Dubs vie for another championship come June.<\/p>\n

Seeing that he only has two years left on his deal, Golden State could unload some of their draft capital and see how he fits in the Bay.\u00a0The Warriors\u00a0have four second-round picks between now and 2030. They also have five first-rounders in that span, if they want to up the ante with a more aggressive pursuit of the two-time All-Star. That, and the inclusion of one of their talented young guards in their robust depth chart could entice Chicago to agree to a deal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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