New Report on Warriors Getting Additional Star After Jimmy Butler Trade

The Golden State Warriors reportedly remain interested in an All-Star center

Nov 27, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) is defended by Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images

After trading for disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, the Golden State Warriors could still be looking to make moves ahead of Thursday's deadline at 3 p.m. EST. A significant concern for Golden State has been their lack of frontcourt help, as they have reportedly been looking for a center who can stretch the floor alongside Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and now, Jimmy Butler.

One name who has consistently come up in rumors for the Warriors' hunt for a big man has been Chicago Bulls star Nikola Vucevic.

Feb 5, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images | Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Vucevic is the ideal stretch five for Golden State to pair with defensive anchor Draymond Green in the frontcourt, but after the Butler trade, their moves become a bit more tricky.

ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports that conversations between the Warriors and Bulls for a potential Vucevic trade are still happening with the trade deadline clock ticking down.

"I think you might see the Golden State Warriors still in the market [for a center]," Windhorst said. "They have some expiring money and still some draft picks left. Look for them to acquire a big man who can shoot, possibly Nikola Vucevic from the Bulls."

The Warriors and Bulls remain in discussions on Nikola Vucevic, per @WindhorstESPN.

Golden State is seeking a floor-spacing big who can complement Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler.

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Vucevic, 34, is averaging 19.5 points and 10.4 rebounds per game this season with efficient 54.6/39.4/80.7 shooting splits. The two-time All-Star has been a great piece for Chicago, but as they become sellers at the deadline, the Warriors remain the ideal suitor for the talented big man.

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