AP Source: Vucevic Being Traded By Magic To Bulls
Mar 25, 2021, 9:55 AM
Nikola Vucevic #9 of Team Durant attempts a jump shot against Team LeBron during the first half in the 70th NBA All-Star Game at State Farm Arena on March 07, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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AP – All-Star forward Nikola Vucevic is being traded from the Orlando Magic to the Chicago Bulls, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Vucevic and Al-Farouq Aminu are going to the Bulls in exchange for Wendell Carter Jr. and two future first-round selections.
That’s according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was still pending NBA approval.
Here's the deal: The Bulls land Nikola Vucevic and Al Farouq Aminu for Otto Porter, Wendell Carter Jr., and two first-round picks. Huge addition for Chicago, who remains in pursuit of Lonzo Ball. The Magic are moving toward a rebuild now with Aaron Gordon deal on deck.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 25, 2021
The deal would appear to be the start of a rebuild for the Magic, with Vucevic unquestionably the team’s best player for the past several seasons.
The Bulls sent Orlando two first-round picks (2021, 2023) — including top-4 protected this year, sources said. It will likely convey to Orlando. https://t.co/Y6P6wCndMM
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 25, 2021
The two-time All-Star is averaging a career-best 24.5 points this season and 11.8 rebounds.
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